India’s Pulses Imports Surge 84% in FY 2024
Context: India’s imports of pulses surged by 84% in fiscal 2024, reaching a six-year high. This significant increase is attributed to lower domestic production and the government’s decision to waive import duties on red lentils and yellow peas. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Current Status of Pulses in India Overview: Imports […]
National Panchayati Raj Day
Context: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is organizing a National Colloquium on “Governance at the Grassroots after Three Decades of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment” on 24th April, 2024, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi in observance of National Panchayati Raj Day. Relevance: GS II- Local Self Governance Relevance: What is National Panchayati Raj Day? What is Panchayati […]
About Summit of the Future
Context: Recently, the UN Secretary General has said that the reform of multilateral development banks (MDBs) will be a key theme at this year’s Summit of the Future. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Summit of the Future Nature of the Event: Purpose: Participants: Theme: Objective: Action-Oriented Outcome Document: Key Targets:
Restoring Earth’s Right to Good Health
Context: In a groundbreaking ruling, the European Court of Human Rights has found the Government of Switzerland culpable of breaching the rights of a cohort of elderly women belonging to a Swiss civil society group named KlimaSeniorinnen. The court emphasized that the government’s efforts to mitigate emissions were insufficient and had failed to shield women from […]
Star Campaigners
Context: The Lok Sabha Polls are seeing prominent personalities being appointed as star campaigners. In this context, it is important to note the legal frameworks governing star campaigners. Typically, star campaigners are prominent figures within a political party, though they may also include celebrities. The key criterion is that they must be members of the […]
Current Affairs Quiz 23 April 2024
Current Affairs 23 April 2024
CONTENTS India’s Pulses Imports Surge 84% in FY 2024 to Six-Year High Context: India’s imports of pulses surged by 84% in fiscal 2024, reaching a six-year high. This significant increase is attributed to lower domestic production and the government’s decision to waive import duties on red lentils and yellow peas. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy […]
PIB Summaries 23 April 2024
CONTENTS Summit of the Future Context: Recently, the UN Secretary General has said that the reform of multilateral development banks (MDBs) will be a key theme at this year’s Summit of the Future. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Summit of the Future Nature of the Event: Purpose: Participants: Theme: Objective: Action-Oriented Outcome Document: Key Targets: […]
Static Quiz 23 April 2024 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 23 April 2024
CONTENTS Star Campaigners Context: The Lok Sabha Polls are seeing prominent personalities being appointed as star campaigners. In this context, it is important to note the legal frameworks governing star campaigners. Typically, star campaigners are prominent figures within a political party, though they may also include celebrities. The key criterion is that they must be […]