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Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Economic Development Topic: Indian Economy and issues Context: The Reserve Bank of India’s Financial Stability Report highlights the resilience of the Indian economy and domestic financial system. It projects an improvement in the asset quality of banks and discusses concerns for non-banking financial companies. Highlights of the report: Positive trends include improved […]

Syllabus: GS-II Subject: International Relations Topic: Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context: China aims to commence work on the Teesta River development projects after the January 7 polls in Bangladesh. Synopsis: Chinese Proposal for Teesta River Development: China expresses interest in developing reservoirs on the Teesta River in Bangladesh, receiving proposals from the

Syllabus: GS-II; Subject: International Relations; Topic: Global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context: US President Joe Biden hoped to present a firm international response to Yemen’s Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping by launching a new maritime force, but a week after its launch many allies don’t want to be associated

Syllabus: GS-III; Subject: Economic Development Topic: Food processing and related industries in India. Context: With successfully exporting a trial shipment of fresh bananas to the Netherlands through sea route, India is now aiming to increase exports of this fruit to USD one billion in the next five years, an official said.  Synopsis: Most fruit exports

Syllabus: GS-III. Subject: Economic Development. Topic: Cropping patterns in various parts of the country. Context: Farmers organized an indigenous seed festival and pledged to conserve different varieties of native seeds. Synopsis: Hundreds of farmers exchange native paddy, pulses, and vegetable varieties. Organized by ActionAid, Kajla Janakalyan Samiti, and Purba Medinipur Kisan Swaraj Samity. Part of ActionAid’s climate justice campaign, promoting sustainable farming. Aims to

Syllabus: GS-III; Subject: Security; Topic: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security Context: The Union Home Ministry declared the Muslim League Jammu and  Kashmir (Masarat Alamfaction) an “unlawful association” under the anti­terror Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for five years. Synopsis: Masarat Alam, chief of Hurriyat Conference, has been in detention

Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Economic Development Topic: Minimum Support Price Context: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) in India has announced a significant increase in the minimum support price (MSP) for copra, a key coconut product. Synopsis: The MSP for milling copra has been increased by ₹300 per quintal compared to the previous season, while

Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Indian Economy Topic: Issues Relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources Context: Write-offs, recoveries contributed to reduction in NPAs: RBI data Highlights of the Report: Positive trends in GNPA reduction are attributed to write-offs, recoveries, and improved industrial sector asset quality. Agricultural sector has the highest GNPA ratio, while retail loans have the

Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Economy & Growth; Topic: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies. Context: Beneficiaries dropped from 10.47 crore to 8.12 crore. PM-Kisan Decline: Reasons for Decline are attributed to new provisions like mandatory land seeding and Aadhaar linking. Launched Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra to address the decline. Uttar Pradesh leads with 8.50

Syllabus: GS-II Subject: International Relations Topic: Bilateral Relations Issue: Sweden joining the NATO. Context: Turkish Parliament approved Sweden’s bid to join NATO, clearing another hurdle in the Nordic country’s accession process in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year. What softened Turkey’s stance on Sweden and Its Importance? Sweden’s NATO bid faced Turkish