Source: The Hindu Subject: International Relation Topic: Global Issues Issue: Security issue in Red sea Why in news: The Houthis appear to be taking advantage of the lack of a coordinated response in ensuring maritime security Synopsis: More about the news: Houthi rebels in Yemen have responded to Israeli attacks and the bombing of Gaza […]
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Source: The Hindu Subject: International Relation Topic: Â India and its neighborhood Issue: Regional tension in West Asia Why in news: West Asia needs a new security equilibrium with the Palestine issue at the center Synopsis: Extension of the war on Gaza The conflict has expanded to involve Israel, Hamas, Hezbollah, Iranian commanders, and militias in
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Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Economic development Topic: Insurance. Issue: Child limit for welfare schemes. Context: India faces $32.94B uninsured losses from natural disasters (2018-22), calls for awareness and robust insurance growth. Synopsis: Highlights of The Report: Uninsured economic losses in India due to natural disasters from 2018-22: $32.94 billion. Insured economic losses during the same period:
Syllabus: GS-II Subject: Governance Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections. Issue: First Instalment of PM-JANMAN. Context: Prime Minister released the first installment of funds for pucca houses under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN). Synopsis: Launched on November 15, 2023, to uplift Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). Aims to provide basic facilities like
These PM-JANMAN beneficiaries make sure no one is left out. Read More »
Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Economic Development Topic: Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Context: ICMR Initiates First Revision of National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL). Issue: Revision of National Essential Diagnostics List Synopsis: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) begins the revision process for the NEDL, emphasizing the need
ICMR starts revising the current National Essential Diagnostics List for the first time Read More »
Syllabus: GS-III; Subject: Security; Topic: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate. Issue: Establishment of Defence Technology Council. Context: The expert committee led by Prof K Vijay Raghavan recommends creating a Defense Technology Council (DTC) chaired by the Prime Minister. Synopsis DTC, led by the Prime Minister with the Defense Minister and NSA as
Defense Upgrade Roadmap: Apex Body led by Prime Minister, Modi Sci-Tech Unit Read More »
Syllabus: GS-II Subject: Governance Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors. Issue: Acquisition of Lithium Reserve. Context: Khanij Bidesh India Ltd (KABIL) signs a historic agreement to acquire five lithium brine blocks in Argentina from Catamarca Minera Y Energética Sociedad Del Estado (CAMYEN). Synopsis: KABIL, a government company, initiates the first-ever lithium
India signs an agreement to acquire five lithium mines in Argentina. Read More »
Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Economic Development Topic: Government Budgeting. Context: India’s net direct tax collections hit ₹14.7 lakh crore by January 10, exceeding 80% of the fiscal year 2023-24 target. A substantial 19.4% growth. Synopsis: Breakdown of Collections: Gross collections expanded by 16.77% to ₹18 lakh crore. Personal Income Tax (PIT) saw a significant 26.11% surge.
Direct tax collections cross 80% of the 2023-24 target Read More »
Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Economic Development Topic: Infrastructure. Context: PM Modi inaugurates the 22-km Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), India’s longest sea bridge. Issue: India’s Longest Sea Bridge. Synopsis: The link connects Sewri in Mumbai to Chirle in Raigad, Navi Mumbai, reducing travel time by 45 minutes. Renamed from ‘Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewari-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu.
PM Modi in Mumbai today to launch Atal Setu, India’s longest sea bridge Read More »
Syllabus: GS-II Subject: Governance Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors. Issue: Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023. Context: Swachh Survekshan 2023 covers 4,416 urban local bodies, 61 cantonments, and 88 Ganga towns. Synopsis: Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023 Cleanest Cities: Indore and Surat were declared the cleanest cities in the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023.
Indore, Surat named cleanest cities, Maharashtra cleanest state. Read More »
