Current Affairs 01 February 2024
Contents: Setting the Stage for the Sixteenth Finance Commission Context: Recently the centre notified the appointment of four full-time members for the panel tasked with recommending the tax-revenue sharing formula between the Centre and the States for the five-year period beginning April 2026. Relevance: GS 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of […]
On the WTO’s Public Stock-Holding (PSH) Program
Context: The quest for a lasting resolution to the Public Stock-Holding (PSH) program presents a formidable challenge. During a meeting of the Committee on Agriculture (CoA) at the World Trade Organization (WTO) held recently, the European Union (EU) surprisingly expressed willingness to entertain India’s plea for a permanent solution to the PSH program for food security, […]
Charting a Course for India’s Maritime Security
Context: The importance of implementing a robust Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) framework cannot be overstated in addressing the challenges faced by maritime-dependent industries and nations globally. To demonstrate a firm commitment to safeguarding marine infrastructure and maritime domains, India must enhance its maritime security programs by staying attuned to rapidly changing maritime geopolitics and the […]
Index of Eight Core Industries Witnesses Positive Growth
Focus: GS III- Indian Economy Why in News? The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) increased by 3.8per cent (provisional) in December 2023 as compared to the Index of December 2022. About Index of Eight Core Industries: Below image attached Eight Core Industries based on their weightage. Index of Industrial Production (IIP): Significance of IIP:
Five More Wetlands Designated as Ramsar Sites
Focus: GS III- Environment and Ecology Why in News? India has increased its tally of Ramsar sites (Wetlands of International Importance) to 80 from existing 75 by designating five more wetlands as Ramsar sites on the eve of World Wetlands Day 2024. List of wetlands designated as Ramsar sites: What is a Ramsar Site? Ramsar […]
PIB Summaries 01 February 2024
Content: Five more wetlands designated as Ramsar sites Focus: GS III- Environment and Ecology Why in News? India has increased its tally of Ramsar sites (Wetlands of International Importance) to 80 from existing 75 by designating five more wetlands as Ramsar sites on the eve of World Wetlands Day 2024. List of wetlands designated as […]
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Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 01 February 2024
CONTENTS Charting a Course for India’s Maritime Security Context: The importance of implementing a robust Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) framework cannot be overstated in addressing the challenges faced by maritime-dependent industries and nations globally. To demonstrate a firm commitment to safeguarding marine infrastructure and maritime domains, India must enhance its maritime security programs by staying […]