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Syllabus: GS-II. Subject: Economic Development. Topic: Infrastructure Development. Issue: Renewable Energy Targets. Context: India will witness a more than 83% increase in investments in renewable energy (RE) projects to about $16.5 billion in 2024 as the country focuses on energy transition to reduce carbon emissions. Synopsis: This increase in investments aligns with India’s ambitious goal […]

Syllabus: GS-II. Subject: International Relations Topic: Bilateral Relations Issue: Agreements with Russia . Context:  In a major boost to their time-tested partnership, India and Russia on Tuesday signed some “very important” agreements related to the construction of the future power-generating units of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant. Agreements and Discussions: Signed crucial agreements for future power

Syllabus: GS-II Subject: International Relations Topic: Bilateral Relations Issue: India’s maritime security discussion with Saudi Arabia . Context: In the backdrop of an increased security threat to shipping vessels in the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held conversation with the Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. Synopsis: The discussion is

Syllabus: GS-III Source: Indian Express Subject: Internal Security. Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas. Issue: INS Imphal induction into Indian Navy. Context: INS Imphal (Pennant D68), the third of four warships of Project 15B, is set to be commissioned into the Indian Navy. Synopsis: INS Imphal, the third ship of Project 15B

Syllabus: GS-III Source: Indian Express Subject: Indian Economy. Topic: Growth & Development Issue: Fiscal Deficit Breaching GDP target. Context:  India faces a potential fiscal deficit exceeding the targeted 5.9% of GDP, reaching 6%, according to India Ratings and Research.   Fiscal Deficit Projection: The main reason for exceeding the target is anticipated to overspend in

Syllabus: GS-II. Source: The Hindu Subject: International Relations Topic: Bilateral Relations Issue: PM skipping the Annual Meet with Russia. Context: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi skipping Russia for the annual summit for the second year in a row, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday reached Moscow on a five-day visit to meet the Russian

Syllabus: GS-II Source: The Hindu Subject: International Relations Topic: Important International institutions Issue: Trade Deficit with ASEAN Countries. Context:  India seeks to narrow the trade deficit, currently standing at $43.57 billion, by revamping the ASEAN India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITGA) by 2025. Synopsis: Since the implementation of AITGA in 2010, India’s trade deficit with

Syllabus: GS-III Source: Indian Express Subject: International Relations Topic: Important International institution agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Issue: First Rupee Payment for Oil. Context: India, a major energy consumer, has executed rupee settlements for crude oil purchases from the UAE, advancing its strategy to diversify sources and explore non-dollar transactions. Synopsis:  Rupee Payments

Syllabus: GS-III Subject: International Relations Topic: Important International institution agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Issue: Russian Oil Imports. Context: India’s petroleum ministry has highlighted the crucial role of Russian crude imports in preventing a surge in global oil prices after Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Otherwise, it would have faced potential havoc

Syllabus: GS-II; Polity & Governance Subject: Governance Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population Issue:  The female Labour Force Participation Rate Context: As per the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), published by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, the female Labour Force Participation Rate has increased in the country in recent years.