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 …
Category: UPSC Current Affairs
India’s GDP to grow 6.5-7% in 2024-25
Context The Economic Survey 2023-24, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, projects India’s economy to grow at a steady pace of 6.5-7% in the current fiscal year (FY24). This optimistic outlook is based on the country’s strong economic fundamentals, resilience Read More …
India’s Textile Sector
Context As per a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative India’s textile exports in 2023-24 stood at $14.5 billion, compared with $15 billion in 2013-14. About The report has raised concerns about a steady rise in India’s textiles and Read More …
India’s Position on Climate Change
Context Recently the government of India articulated a radically different position on climate change (at a time when it is becoming increasingly clear that the 1.5℃ target would be missed) in the Economic Survey (ES) 2023-24 presented in the Parliament. Read More …
Removal of Restrictions on RSS Activities for Government Employees
Context According to a directive from the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) earlier this month, employees can now engage in activities of the RSS without facing disciplinary action under the applicable conduct rules. About The Centre has decided to Read More …
Five-year Action Plan to Boost Exports
Context The Department of Commerce is working on a five-year action plan in order to provide the building blocks for attaining the goal of $2 trillion exports of goods and services by 2030. About The final goal is to gain Read More …
Neutrino Universe
Scientists at the NOvA (NuMI Off-axis 𝜈e Appearance) collaboration in Minnesota, U.S., are conducting advanced research on neutrinos. Their latest data acquisition sheds light on neutrino mass and their significance in cosmic evolution. Neutrinos/Ghost Particle: About: Neutrinos are a type of subatomic Read More …
India’s Urban Homeless Population
Context According to the Census of India 2011, there are 9,38,348 homeless people living in urban areas across the country. This figure, while staggering, is believed to be a gross underestimation of the actual number of individuals without access to Read More …
46th Session of World Heritage Committee
Context On July 21, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marking India’s first hosting of this vital platform for discussing cultural and natural heritage preservation. The Read More …
New NCERT Textbook Refers Harappan Society As ‘Sindhu-Sarasvati Civilisation’
Context The new NCERT Class 6 Social Science textbook has incorporated numerous new elements. About In the new edition, the Harappan civilisation is referred to as the ‘Indus-Sarasvati’ or ‘Sindhu-Sarasvati’ civilisation. It states that the Sarasvati basin included major cities of Read More …