Context Recently the Supreme Court pronounced a split verdict on the validity of the Centre’s 2022 decision granting conditional approval for environmental release of genetically modified (GM) mustard crops. About In 2022, the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)— a statutory Read More …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
A glitch in the software update of CrowdStrike’s Falcon Sensor knocked out several Windows computers and servers around the world, sending them through a bootloop featuring a blue screen of death. The Update: It was part of the Falcon Sensor’s endpoint threat detection and response Read More …
Role of the Finance Commission
Context Recently the sixteenth Finance Commission headed by Arvind Panagariya has begun its work by inviting suggestions from the public on the mandate set for it by the Centre. About The Finance Commission is a constitutional body constituted by the Read More …
Telangana Government Releases Funds Towards Crop Loan Waiver
Context The Telangana government has recently launched the first phase of the farm loan waiver scheme with Rs 6,098 crore being credited into the accounts of over 11 lakh farmers. About Farm loan waivers are financial alleviation measures in which Read More …