Context The Union Budget for 2024-25 promised that a policy for promoting pumped storage projects will be brought out for electricity storage and facilitating smooth integration of the growing share of renewable energy with its variable and intermittent nature. About Read More …
Month: August 2024
Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024
Context As per the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024 report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF), India is ranked 39th among 119 countries. About In the preceding index released in 2021, India was ranked 54th. India’s rankings have improved Read More …
Need for Continuous Legislative Assessment by Executive
Context Recently the Supreme Court highlighted the need for continuous legislative assessment by executive and judicial oversight. About The case that triggered this judicial intervention was an extended-standing dispute over the redevelopment of a slum area in Borivali, Mumbai. SC Read More …
The Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill 2023
Context The Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill 2023, represents a significant overhaul of India’s broadcasting regulatory framework, aiming to replace the outdated Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act of 1995. This proposed legislation seeks to address the evolving landscape of media consumption, Read More …
India’s Mineral Imports
Context India’s mineral import landscape has undergone a significant transformation over the past five years, with total imports soaring by 80% to reach ₹68,633 crore. This surge reflects the growing demand for various minerals essential for industrial growth, technological advancements, and Read More …
Direct-Seeded Rice and Zero-Tillage Wheat
Context The agricultural landscape in India is undergoing significant changes, particularly in the cultivation of rice and wheat. The introduction of innovative technologies is critical to addressing the challenges posed by climate change, labour shortages, and the need for sustainable Read More …
Poor Auction for the Lithium block in Jammu and Kashmir
Context The Ministry of Mines recently scrapped the auction for the lithium block in Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K’s) Reasi district for the second time, following poor response from investors. About The government in 2023 found its first lithium deposits in Read More …
News of The Day – 3rd August 2024
News of The Day – 3rd August 2024 Sources: The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, and PIB. News Headline Source Syllabus What To Know? PM pays tributes to Pingali Venkayya on his birth anniversary PIB GS 1: History Read More …
Global struggle for a pandemic treaty
Context The global struggle for a pandemic treaty has emerged as a pivotal issue in international health governance, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The need for a robust framework to address pandemic preparedness, response, and equitable access to medical Read More …
30th meeting of the WMCC
Context Recently India and China held the 30th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) in New Delhi. About The WMCC on India-China Border Affairs was activated after the face-off at the Line of Actual Read More …