Context The Prime Minister has announced the adoption of the Delhi Declaration on Civil Aviation. About The Declaration was followed unanimously after the second Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference in New Delhi. The Declaration is a complete framework aimed at improving Read More …
Category: UPSC Current Affairs
International Day for South-South Cooperation
Context The United Nations International Day of South-South Cooperation was observed. This year’s theme is “A better tomorrow through South-South Cooperation.” About It is observed annually on September 12, as established by General Assembly resolution 58/220. This date commemorates the Read More …
4 Years of PMMSY
Context Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) has completed 4 years of Implementation. About It is the flagship scheme of the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, and was launched in 2020. Aim: To supply momentum to the Read More …
India-born language groups in Australia
Context The relationship between India and Australia has been growing steadily over the past few decades, marked by increased trade, cultural exchange, and strategic partnerships. However, one area that remains underdeveloped is “India literacy” in Australia. This term refers to Read More …
Stubble Burning & Bio-Decomposer
Context Air pollution, especially in urban areas like Delhi, has reached critical levels, worsened during winter by stubble burning—a common agricultural practice to clear fields. To address this, the Delhi government has introduced bio-decomposer, a microbial solution that breaks down Read More …
Border Area Development Programme (BADP)
Context While addressing the Border Area Development Conclave, the Defence Minister stated that Border area development is the great way to deal with geo-strategic challenges. About India’s geo-strategic position is such that it’s exposed to different kinds of challenges and the Read More …
New Act for Public Health Crisis
Context An expert institution constituted by NITI Aayog has proposed a new Public Health Emergency Management Act (PHEMA). About It will cope with a range of public health issues, along with epidemics, non-communicable diseases, disasters, and bioterrorism, through a holistic method Read More …
India and GCC: Joint Action Plan for 2024-2028
Context India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held their inaugural Foreign Ministers assembly in Riyadh, in which they followed a Joint Action Plan for 2024-2028. About This plan encompasses various collaborative activities in health, trade, agriculture, food security, transportation, Read More …
Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)
Context Recently, the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) completes 5 years since its launch in 2019. About Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) It was launched by India in November 2019 at the East Asia Summit (EAS) in Bangkok, and aims to foster cooperation for Read More …
5th India-Philippines Joint Defence Cooperation Committee
Context Defence Secretary to co-chair 5th India-Philippines Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting in Manila. About The visit assumes importance as India and Philippines have enjoyed 75 years of diplomatic relations and 10 years of India’s Act East Policy. The JDCC construct Read More …