PIB Summaries 12 February 2024
Content: 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: Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 February 2024
CONTENTS 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 […]
Current Affairs 10 February 2024
Contents: Death Sentence in India Context: As per the latest reports, only one death sentence was confirmed by a High Court in 2023, marking the lowest rate by the appellate courts since 2000. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Constitution (Judiciary, Important Judgements) Dimensions of the Article: What is Death Penalty/Capital Punishment? Arguments in Favour of Death […]
Monetary Policy Committee’s Recent Stance
Context: The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has judiciously chosen to adhere to its goal of ‘ensuring that inflation progressively aligns to the target’ by maintaining benchmark interest rates unchanged and sticking to its ‘withdrawal of accommodation’ stance. With a 5-1 majority, the MPC has committed to maintaining a clearly disinflationary monetary policy to anchor inflation expectations, […]
Unveiling the Green Revolution at Indian Airports
Context: The growth and mobility facilitated by the civil aviation sector play a vital role in propelling the economic progress of the nation. As of 2024, India holds the 5th position in the global GDP rankings. The civil aviation sector is emerging as a pivotal force behind growth and mobility, positioning itself as a key driver of […]
FDI in Defence Sector
Focus: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, External Sector) Why in News? As per the information provided by the Defence Minister, so far, Rs 5,077 crore worth of FDI has been reported by companies operating in the defence sector. Details: About Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) FDI in India FDI Routes in India […]
About FAME India Scheme
Focus: GS III- Indian Economy (Infrastructure) Why in News? The Ministry of Heavy Industries has increased the scheme outlay of FAME India scheme Phase II from ₹10,000 crore to ₹11,500 crore. About FAME-II Revamped FAME-II scheme
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Current Affairs Quiz 10 February 2024
PIB Summaries 10 February 2024
Contents: FAME India Scheme Focus: GS III- Indian Economy (Infrastructure) Why in News? The Ministry of Heavy Industries has increased the scheme outlay of FAME India scheme Phase II from ₹10,000 crore to ₹11,500 crore. About FAME-II Revamped FAME-II scheme FDI in Defence Sector Focus: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, External […]