Context Recently the Cabinet approved the Clean Plant Programme (CPP) with a budget of Rs 1,766 crore. About It is part of the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH). It was announced in the Budget Speech through the Finance Minister Read More …
Category: UPSC Current Affairs
Supreme Court upholds PMLA
Context The balance between trial delays and bail rights under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) presents a significant legal and ethical challenge in India. The Supreme Court’s recent rulings highlight the need to reassess the stringent bail provisions of the Read More …
Reaffirming the need for an Indian refugee policy
Context As India has decided to allow Hasina to remain in the country till she gets asylum in the UK, this decision brings to light the broader issue of India’s approach to refugees. There has been little to no clarity Read More …
Adivasis are not Hindus. Lazy colonial census gave them the label
Context In a significant revelation, the Indian government has clarified that Adivasis (tribal communities) are considered Hindus under the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955. This statement has sparked intense debate and raised questions about religious classification and the rights Read More …
RBI Monetary policy highlights:
Context The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to maintain the repo rate at 6.5%, marking the ninth consecutive meeting where this key policy rate has remained unchanged. This decision reflects the RBI’s commitment to controlling inflation while supporting economic growth. Read More …
India plans to mandate cyber security measures for power grids
Context As the backbone of modern civilization, power grids are critical infrastructure that ensures the delivery of electricity to homes, businesses, and essential services. However, the increasing interconnectivity and reliance on digital technologies have made power grids vulnerable to cyber Read More …
What is Yen carry trade and why did it help trigger a global stock market fall?
Context Recently Sensex and Nifty 50 witnessed a heavy sell-off on 5th August, 2024 as the rout in global equities intensified amid US recession concerns and panic in the Japanese Yen Carry Trade. About The Yen Carry Trade is a Read More …
Need to relook at BIMSTEC FTA talks, says Goyal
Context Recently the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) and the Ministry of External Affairs organized the business summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC). About BIMSTEC has been negotiating a proposed Free Trade Agreement Read More …
Ground level Ozone Pollution
Context Delhi-NCR has topped the list of 10 cities for most days crossing ground level ozone pollution levels. About The evaluation is based on granular, real-time data (15-minute averages) from the Central Pollution Control Board. The record analysed metropolitan areas Read More …
As big cat population plummets, Chhattisgarh approves country’s third largest tiger reserve
Chhattisgarh cleared a proposal to establish a new tiger reserve, the third largest in the country, due to the recent plunge in its tiger population. Current Tiger Reserves in Chhattisgarh: Chhattisgarh currently, has three tiger reserves: Achanakmar Tiger Reserve in Mungeli district, Indravati Tiger Read More …