India’s Minerals Security Partnership to Secure Critical Mineral
Context: As an effort to help the central public sector undertakings or PSUs to acquire critical mineral assets abroad, the Ministry of Mines in an US-led Minerals Security Partnership, proposed to circulate critical mineral block proposals received by partner countries with the PSUs. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Details: What are […]
About A PM-SVANidhi Scheme
Context: As per the recent study that evaluated the impact of the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi), it was found that the scheme boosted annual income of street vendors by Rs 23,000. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and interventions Dimensions of the Article: Details: PM Street Vendor’s Atmanitbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) The eligible […]
Floor Test in Bihar
Context: The Bihar Assembly to take up the Floor Test to demonstrate the majority of the newly formed coalition government headed by CM Nitish Kumar. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is a Floor Test? Motion of No-Confidence Passing of No-Confidence Motion in Lok Sabha -Source: Livemint, The Hindu
Surge in Engineering Goods export to Russia
Context: As Russia-Ukraine war enters its third year, the export of Engineering goods to Russia has increased significantly. Relevance: GS III: Indian economy Dimensions of the Article: Details: Current Scenario of Indian Export The current scenario of Indian exports indicates a series of decelerations in both goods and services exports: Goods Export Performance: Services Export […]
Biennial polls to the Rajya Sabha
Context: Recently, the Government released a list of 14 candidates for the biennial polls to the Rajya Sabha. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Nominated Members of Rajya Sabha: Normal composition Article 80 Difference between Nominated and Elected members: -Source: The Hindu
UPI services to be launched in Sri Lanka and Mauritius
Context: India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services will be launched in Sri Lanka and Mauritius on February 12, 2024. Relevance: GS3-Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About UPI: About the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI): Positive Impacts of UPI: Negative Impacts of UPI: Way Forward: These measures can contribute to a seamless and secure […]
Current Affairs 12 February 2024
Contents: UPI services to be launched in Sri Lanka and Mauritius Context: India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services will be launched in Sri Lanka and Mauritius on February 12, 2024. Relevance: GS3-Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About UPI: About the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI): Positive Impacts of UPI: Negative Impacts of UPI: […]
About Swami Dayananda Saraswati
Focus: GS I: History Why in News? The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi on 11th February addressed a programme on the 200th birth anniversary of Swami Dayananda Saraswati organized at the birthplace of Swami Dayananda, Tankara in Morbi, Gujarat, via a video message. About Dayanand Saraswati:
Celebrating Women in Science
Context: Yesterday marked the celebration of the International Day of Women in Science, a day dedicated to acknowledging and honoring the accomplishments of women in the scientific field. This annual occasion serves as a reminder of the invaluable contributions women have made to scientific progress and innovation throughout history. Relevance: GS-2 GS3- Mains Question: Despite their […]
The Impact and Evolution of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016
Context: The enactment of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) in 2016 represents a significant turning point in recent Indian legislative history. Designed to enhance and accelerate the resolution process for financially troubled businesses, the IBC has had profound effects on India’s economic landscape and global standing. Relevance: GS3- Indian Economy GS2- Government Policies & Interventions […]