News of The Day – 27th September 2024 The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, and PIB. News Headline Source Syllabus What To Know? Avijit Pathak writes on toxic work culture: Imagine a life outside the office Read More …
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Minerals Security Finance Network (MSFN)
Context India has joined the US-led Minerals Security Finance Network, an initiative aimed toward strengthening international cooperation in securing essential mineral supply chains. About Minerals Security Finance Network (MSFN) It is a new initiative arising from the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP), a Read More …
10 years of ‘Make in India’
Context On September 25, 2014, the “Make in India” initiative completed 10 years as a pivotal step in India’s nation-building efforts. Pillars of ‘Make in India’ New Processes: The “Make in India” initiative diagnosed ‘ease of doing business’ as a critical Read More …
India’s HIV Infections Drop 44% Since 2010
Context India has made significant strides in the fight against HIV/AIDS, with new annual infections decreasing by 44% since 2010. This achievement was highlighted by Union Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel during a recent address at a United Nations Read More …
India’s food grain production hits record 332.22 million tonne in 2023-24:
Context India’s foodgrain production has reached a historic high of 332.22 million tonnes (MT) in the 2023-24 crop year, surpassing the previous record of 329.6 MT set in 2022-23. This remarkable achievement is largely attributed to bumper harvests of key Read More …
Custodial Deaths In India:
Context A custodial death case that happened in 1995 was argued in the Supreme Court of India on September 25, 2024, and ended with a split decision of the bench. The following case relates to the death of one Shama Read More …
UNGA adopted the ‘Pact of the Future’
Context The United Nations’ General Assembly adopted the ‘Pact of the Future’, promising to “reform the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). About In the ‘Pact of the Future’, world leaders agreed to redress the historic injustice towards Africa as a Read More …
National Credit Framework (NCrF)
Context The National Credit Framework (NCrF) aims to modernize India’s higher education by promoting flexibility, ability-based mastering, and multidisciplinary courses. The National Credit Framework (NCrF) The National Credit Framework (NCrF) is a transformative reform that is derived from the National Education Policy Read More …
NRI quota expansion
Context Recently the Punjab and Haryana High Court has annulled the decision of Punjab government to try to include enhanced meaning of Non-Resident Indian (NRI) for admittance to medical colleges for the coming session which has been affirmed by the Read More …
Wildlife Habitats Development Scheme
Context The Union Cabinet has recently approved the continuation of the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats (IDWH) scheme for the 15th Finance Commission cycle, with an overall outlay of ₹2,602.98 crore. This centrally sponsored scheme, launched by the Ministry of Read More …