Union Finance Minister launched the Pradhan Mantri-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana to boost rooftop solar installations in India. About Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana It was launched in February 2024. Nodal Ministry: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Objective: To promote rooftop Read More …
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Rising Mental Health Issues in India
Context Recently the Economic Survey 2023-24 flagged a rise in mental health issues among Indians, calling for a paradigm shift towards a bottom-up approach to address the problem. Status of Mental health related issues in India According to the National Mental Read More …
Development Assistance Plans for Neighbouring countries
Context In the Union Budget 2024-25, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has outlined its development assistance plans, focusing on strategic partners and neighbouring countries. About A major chunk of the Ministry of External Affairs’ outlay, Rs 4,883 crore, has Read More …
News of The Day – 26 July 2024
The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express, AIR Headline Source Syllabus States have unlimited right to tax mineral-rich lands: SC‘Royalty is not a tax’: How Supreme Court recognised states’ powers to tax mining activities The Hindu (Page 1) Indian Express (Page 17) Read More …
ஜூலை 26 – தமிழ்
மும்பையின் அக்வா லைன்: நிலத்தடி மெட்ரோ போக்குவரத்தில் ஒரு புதிய சகாப்தம் இந்தியாவின் பரபரப்பான நிதித் தலைநகரான மும்பை, அதன் முதல் நிலத்தடி மெட்ரோவான அக்வா லைன் திறப்பு விழாவுடன் அதன் நகர்ப்புற போக்குவரத்து அமைப்பில் குறிப்பிடத்தக்க மாற்றத்தைக் காண உள்ளது. ஜூலை, 2024 இல் செயல்படத் திட்டமிடப்பட்டுள்ளது, இந்த நீண்டகாலமாக எதிர்பார்க்கப்பட்ட உள்கட்டமைப்பு திட்டம், Read More …
July 26 – English
Mumbai’s Aqua Line: A New Era in Underground Metro Transportation Mumbai, India’s bustling financial capital, is set to witness a significant transformation in its urban transit system with the inauguration of its first underground metro, the Aqua Line. Scheduled to Read More …
News of The Day – 25 July 2024
The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express, AIR Headline Source Syllabus UPSC likely to implement biometric authentication The Hindu (Page 1) Governance (GSII) Budget 2024 — long on intent, short on details The Hindu (Page 8) Economy(GSIII) An outlining of urban transformation Read More …
Synopsis of Union Budget 2024-25
Context The Union Budget 2024-25, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, marks a significant step towards achieving the vision of a “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India) by 2047. This budget emphasises growth across various sectors, focusing on employment, infrastructure, and social Read More …
Rajasthan Tribals Tackle Global Challenges at UN Event
Context Recently, a High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development was held under the auspices of the U.N. Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The solutions offered by indigenous tribal communities in Rajasthan to global challenges, and their role in policy Read More …
Urban, Rural land reforms by Centre
Context The Union Budget 2024-25 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced a slew of land-related reforms aimed at transforming both rural and urban areas. These reforms, which will be incentivized for completion within the next three years through Read More …