Context In the recent 2024-25 Union Budget presented in India, the Critical Mineral Mission was proposed to boost India’s capability in terms of critical mineral supply and production across different industries such as technology and defence, renewable energy and infrastructure. Being Read More …
Category: UPSC Current Affairs
India-Singapore Relations
Context India and Singapore enhanced their relations with the signing of 4 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Singapore. Key Highlights Digital Technologies: It covers digital technologies, along with cybersecurity, 5G, splendid-computing, quantum computing, and AI, Read More …
Problem of Malnutrition in India
Context A recent article in The Lancet has envisioned that the Indian population’s consumption of 15 nutritional micronutrients is insufficient. Key Highlights Over 5 billion people worldwide, that’s 68% of the worldwide population, do not eat sufficient iodine; 67% do Read More …
Dockyard at Lothal
Context New study has advised the existence of a dockyard at Lothal, Gujarat, during Harappan Civilisation. About The study has found out that the Sabarmati river used to flow by Lothal (presently, it flows 20 km far away from the Read More …
World Bank Raises India’s GDP Growth Target For FY25
Context The World Bank revised India’s FY25 growth projection to 7%, up from 6.6%, despite the US partially ending preferential trade treatment. This reflects India’s robust economic performance, following an 8.2% GDP growth last year, making it one of the Read More …
Accelerate safety measures to reduce road traffic deaths:
Context ‘The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on countries in the southeast Asia region to accelerate measures to lessen road traffic deaths, a main reason of mortality amongst people aged between 15 and 29. About Vulnerable street customers, which include pedestrians, Read More …
Mitochondria
Context Recent study has identified a key protein that could lead to new remedies for Parkinson’s disease and other brain conditions. About Researchers who study Parkinson’s disease have been investigating the role that mitochondria – the powerhouses of cells – Read More …
SC questions ‘bulldozer justice’
Context The Supreme Court has expressed disapproval over “bulldozer justice” wherein houses of accused individuals are demolished. About ‘Bulldozer justice’, also known as bulldozer politics, refers to the exercise of the usage of the heavy-duty piece of machinery to demolish Read More …
Centre approves digital agriculture mission
Context The Indian government has recently approved a significant investment of ₹2,817 crore for the Digital Agriculture Mission. This initiative aims to modernize the agricultural sector by leveraging advanced digital technologies and creating a comprehensive digital infrastructure. The mission is Read More …
Use local language in high courts:
Context The use of regional languages in the High Courts of India has been a contentious issue, reflecting broader societal concerns about access to justice and the inclusivity of the legal system. Despite constitutional provisions allowing for the use of Read More …