Understanding India’s Coal Imports
Context: As the country braces itself for hot weather, the looming threat of electricity shortages resurfaces. In recent years, the combination of increasingly erratic weather patterns and a rapidly expanding economy has driven a significant surge in electricity demand, presenting a formidable challenge in ensuring reliable supply. However, certain aspects of the discourse surrounding this […]
Analysing The India Employment Report 2024
Context: Titled ‘The India Employment Report 2024’ and authored by the Institute for Human Development/International Labour Organization, this recent report presents a grim outlook for the roughly 7-8 million young individuals entering the workforce annually, with youth comprising nearly 83% of India’s unemployed population. Relevance: GS3- Mains Question: With reference to the recently released India Employment […]
About Mushk Budiji Rice
Context: Recently, scientists at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Srinagar, reported that altitude and temperature play an important role in the development of mushk budiji aroma. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions About Mushk Budiji Rice Origin and Cultivation: Physical Characteristics: Cultivation Regions: Traditional Consumption: Recognition: Highlights of the Study […]
About Treasury Bills
Context: Recently, the Government of India, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India notified the calendar for the issuance of Treasury Bills for the quarter ending June 2024. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy About Treasury Bills Definition and Nature: Maturity Period: Financial Structure: Ownership and Utility: Functioning:
Current Affairs Quiz 29 March 2024
Current Affairs 29 March 2024
CONTENTS India TB Report 2024 Context: The India TB Report 2024, released by the Union Health Ministry, indicates a significant achievement in the fight against tuberculosis (TB). The gap between the estimated number and actual reported cases of TB is narrowing, signaling improved detection and reporting mechanisms. This development is crucial as the unreported cases, […]
PIB Summaries 29 March 2024
CONTENTS Treasury Bills Context: Recently, the Government of India, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India notified the calendar for the issuance of Treasury Bills for the quarter ending June 2024. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy About Treasury Bills Definition and Nature: Maturity Period: Financial Structure: Ownership and Utility: Functioning: Mushk Budiji Rice Context: […]
Static Quiz 29 March 2024 (Environment)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 March 2024
CONTENTS Analysing The India Employment Report 2024 Context: Titled ‘The India Employment Report 2024’ and authored by the Institute for Human Development/International Labour Organization, this recent report presents a grim outlook for the roughly 7-8 million young individuals entering the workforce annually, with youth comprising nearly 83% of India’s unemployed population. Relevance: GS3- Mains Question: […]