Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Ecology Topic: Environmental pollution and degradation. Issue: Air Quality. Context: A study by Respirer Living Sciences and Climate Trends analyzed air quality data in 49 Indian cities over five years. Synopsis: Highlights of the Study: 27 cities declined PM 2.5, while only four met or exceeded the targeted reduction under the National […]
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Syllabus: GS-III; Subject: Economic Development Topic: effects on industrial growth Issue: Trade Barriers. Context: India’s commerce ministry forms a task force to address trade barriers faced by exporters abroad, aiming for greater market access. Synopsis: Aim to enhance market access by tackling issues like lengthy registration requirements and unreasonable standards/rules. Focus on improving mutual recognition
Likely hike of 50% in FY25 Budget outlay for MGNREG (Indian Express). Syllabus: GS-II Subject: Governance Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population. Context: India plans a 50% increase in the 2024-25 budget for MGNREGS. Issue: MGNREGA. Synopsis: The Indian government is expected to allocate around Rs 90,000 crore for MGNREGS in the
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Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Security Topic: Defence. Issue: Anti-Drone Tech. Context: DRDO’s anti-drone tech, ready for production, handed to private firms. Focus on high-endurance UAVs; emphasis on Lithium Ion batteries. Synopsis: DRDO’s anti-drone system ready for production; demonstrated to armed services. Focus on high-endurance UAVs; smaller drone capabilities left to the industry. Integrated anti-drone system covers
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Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Economic Development Topic: Infrastructure development. Issue: GIFT CITY. Context: The 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Investment Summit, scheduled for January 10-12 in Gandhinagar, will be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi. Synopsis: Over 100 countries and 30 partners will participate. The summit focuses on futuristic technologies at GIFT City, including semiconductors, green hydrogen, and
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Syllabus: GS Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates the success of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, reaching 11 crore people, transforming it into a people’s journey. Issue: Government Schemes Awareness. Synopsis: Key achievements highlighted include: VBSY made contact with 11 crore people, bridging the gap between the government and society. VBSY evolved into a journey of
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Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Economic Development Topic: Growth, development, and employment. Issue: K shaped recovery. Context: SBI report disputes K-shaped recovery, shows income inequality decline in India, citing rising tax filings, consumption trends, and gender inclusivity. Synopsis: SBI report disputes K-shaped recovery, asserts declining income inequality in India. ITRs show a 291% increase for earners between
Syllabus: GS-II Subject: International Relations Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. Issue: India-Maldives Row. Context: Diplomatic feud after Maldivian ministers insult Modi post-Lakshadweep visit. India tops Maldives tourism; potential repercussions on travel industry emerge.Top of FormTop of Form Synopsis: In 2023, Indian tourists surged to 11.2% of Maldives’ total arrivals, doubling since 2018. Post-Modi’s Lakshadweep
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Syllabus: GS-II Subject: International Relations Topic: Bilateral relations involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will embark on a two-day visit to the U.K. to rejuvenate strategic and security ties between, including possible collaboration to jointly develop fighter jets and other military platforms. Synopsis: It is expected that discussions will be
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Syllabus: GS-III; Subject: Disaster Management; Topic: Disaster and Disaster Management. Issue: Land Slides Map. Synopsis: The map, called as ‘Indian Landslide Susceptibility Map’, is the first of its kind by virtue of being on a national scale, leaving out no locations in the country. Aim: To help identify the most dangerous areas and help allocate
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