Context The tumultuous political landscape in South Asia has generated significant shockwaves, impacting not only the countries directly involved but also the broader regional dynamics. Introduction The South Asian region has experienced a series of political crises over the past Read More …
Month: August 2024
Issuance of birth and death certificates hit as Centre’s portal faces snag
Context The recent malfunction of the Central Government’s birth and death registration portal, crsorgi.gov.in, has caused significant delays in the issuance of vital certificates across various states in India. This issue has raised concerns among citizens and state authorities alike, Read More …
Convention on Cybercrime
Context The member states of the United Nations have finalized a new international convention against cybercrime. About The draft conference is anticipated to be followed by the General Assembly later this year, for that reason turning into the first international Read More …
News of The Day – 13th August 2024
News of The Day – 13th August 2024 Sources: The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, and PIB. News Headline Source Syllabus What To Know? St Martin’s Island India Today GS 1: Geography About St Martin’s Island St Read More …
Retail inflation drops to 3.5% in July, hitting a near 5-year low
Context In a significant economic development, India’s retail inflation for July 2024 has dropped to 3.54%, marking the lowest level in nearly five years. This decline is a welcome relief for consumers and policymakers alike, as it falls below the Read More …
MoSPI Releases 25th Issue of “Women and Men in India 2023”
Context The 25th edition of the publication “Women and Men in India 2023” was released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on August 12, 2024. This comprehensive document provides a detailed analysis of the socio-economic status of Read More …
Govt to introduce Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill in LS
Context The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 was introduced in Lok Sabha seeking to increase the option for nominees per bank account to four, from existing one, among others. About The creation of Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 follows the Read More …
India’s Energy Security: Coal Sector
Context India’s coal import rose by 5.7 percent to 75.26 million tonnes (MT) in the first quarter of the current fiscal compared to in the same period of the previous fiscal. About Coal Reserves: India has significant coal reserves, and it’s Read More …
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrives in Maldives for official visit
Context Recently the external Affairs Minister of India S. Jaishankar has commenced a three-day official visit to the Maldives. Key Highlights Both the countries signed MoUs on potential constructing and inaugurated six High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs). India’s Line of Credit Read More …
News of The Day – 12th August 2024
News of The Day – 12th August 2024 Sources: The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, and PIB. News Headline Source Syllabus What To Know? Three Indian Ocean Structures Named Ashoka, Chandragupt And Kalpataru Indian Express GS 1: Art Read More …