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Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Science & Technology Topic: Space Technology. Know-How Mechanism (Prelims): Rotating black holes have an area outside their event horizon known as the The term “ergo sphere” comes from the Greek word “ergon” meaning work. Scientists propose utilizing the ergo sphere to accelerate objects by sending them into it and allowing them to […]

Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Economic Development Topic: Fiscal Policy and Budgeting. Important points from the Discussion (Mains) Consultation with states crucial for next-gen reforms in health, education, MSMEs, land, and labour. Sustainable, moderate growth is favoured over unsustainable high growth for economic stability. Important Terms (Prelims): Counter-Cyclical Fiscal Policy:·         It adapts to economic cycles by adjusting

Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Economy Topic: Fiscal Policy and Budgeting. Context: The government didn’t specify a target for disinvestment receipts in the Interim Budget for 2024-25. Key Reasons discussed: Shift in the notion that it’s primarily a tool to manage fiscal deficits. Instead, the focus is on the efficient management of public enterprises to benefit all

Syllabus: GS-II Subject: Polity Topic: Institutions Context: Home Minster Amit Shah’s speech at an international summit on legal education. Key statements (For Mains) Geographical borders should serve as meeting points to facilitate seamless law enforcement.  Utilization of technology and AI is crucial for effective justice delivery in the 21st century.  Prioritizing infrastructure and human resources

Syllabus: GS-II Subject: Polity Topic: Institutions Issue: Law Commission of India Context:  22nd Law Commission recommendations. The commission recommended that criminal defamation should be retained within the scheme of criminal laws in India. The right to reputation is derived from Article 21 (Right to life and personal liberty) of the Constitution and hence needs to

Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Environment, Ecology and Disaster Management (B) Topic: Renewable Energy Issue: Pradhan Mantri Suryoday Yojana Synopsis: Centre will effectively bear the entire cost of setting up rooftop solar systems for households that consume less than 300 units of electricity per month. Public sector units such as NTPC will identify households and install RTS(rooftop

Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Economy Topic: Agriculture and allied sector Issue: Bharat Rice Tags: #Bharat_rice #NAFED #NCCF Context: The government to start selling Bharat Rice at ₹29 a kg in the retail market. Synopsis: Objective: To control prices and provide relief to consumers and check inflationary trends in the food economy. Bharat Rice will be made

Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Economy Topic: Infrastructure Issue: Capital Expenditure Synopsis: The central government’s debt stood at 1% of GDP, at the end of March 2023. Debt-to-GDP ratio = (Public debt / GDP) * 100% Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) review committee●     Headed by N.K Singh ●     Recommended a debt to GDP ratio target of

Syllabus: GS-II Subject: Polity Topic: Directive Principles of State Policy Issue: UCC in States. Context: The five-member committee headed by retired Supreme Court Judge submitted The Uttarakhand UCC draft. The key aspects of the report: Uttarakhand UCC draft exempts tribals, and prioritizes women’s equality. Bans polygamy, and fixes uniform marriage age across religions. Halala, iddat,

Syllabus: GS Subject: Miscellaneous Topic: Medal/Prizes Issue: Kendriya Ghihmantri Dakshata Padak Synopsis: This new medal replaces the Union Home Minister’s Special Operation Medal. Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Investigation. Asadharan Aasuchana Kushalata Padak, and Union Home Minister’s Awards for Meritorious Service in Forensic Science Recognizes achievements in areas like counter-terrorism, arms control, and