Budget Proposals for 2024-25
Context: In her Budget proposals for 2024-25, the Union Finance Minister announced that in the next two years, one crore farmers across the country will be initiated into natural farming, supported by certification and branding. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: Union Budget 2024-25 Announcements on Natural Farming Key Announcements: What is Natural, […]
Interministerial Panel Identifies Loopholes Enabling Cyber Scams
Context: The Centre’s high-level interministerial panel has identified loopholes in banking, immigration, and telecom sectors that enable cyber scams originating from Southeast Asian countries. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Overview of Cybercrimes Originating from Southeast Asia Key Facts: Types of Cybercrimes Panel Report Findings Shortcomings Identified: Proposed Steps to Address the […]
Right to Shelter and Constitutional Provisions
Context: The Supreme Court called for a balance between developing railway infrastructure in Haldwani and the fundamental right to shelter for people accused of illegally occupying railway land. The court clarified that its orders should not be misinterpreted as encouraging future encroachments on public land. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: […]
Indian Government Boosts AI Technology
Context: The Indian government has demonstrated its commitment to advancing artificial intelligence (AI) technology by allocating Rs 551.75 crore to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in the Union Budget 2024-25. This funding aims to enhance AI infrastructure, including the procurement of high-performance Graphic Processing Units (GPUs), supporting domestic AI development and reducing reliance […]
Current Affairs Quiz 29 July 2024
Current Affairs 29 July 2024
CONTENTS Indian Government Boosts AI Technology with Budget Allocation for IndiaAI Mission Context: The Indian government has demonstrated its commitment to advancing artificial intelligence (AI) technology by allocating Rs 551.75 crore to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in the Union Budget 2024-25. This funding aims to enhance AI infrastructure, including the procurement of […]
PIB Summaries 29 July 2024
CONTENTS E-Upahaar Portal Context: Rashtrapati Bhavan will auction selected gift items, presented to the President and former Presidents on various occasions, through an online portal called E-Upahaar. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions E-Upahaar Portal Overview: Objectives: National Informatics Centre (NIC) Establishment: Key Responsibilities: Network and Linkages: Major Activities: Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre Context: […]
Static Quiz 29 July 2024 (Polity)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 July 2024
CONTENTS India and the Plastic Waste Problem Context: India, like many large economies, grapples with a significant plastic waste issue. A 2020-21 report from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) indicates that the country generates four million tonnes of plastic waste annually. Unfortunately, only about 25% of this waste is recycled or treated, with the […]
Current Affairs 27 July 2024
Contents: Budget announces Customs duty exemptions on Targeted Cancer Drugs Context: In the Budget 2024-25, the Finance minister announced customs duty exemptions on three targeted cancer drugs. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Key Points: What are Targeted Cancer Drugs? About Cancer Types of Tumors Causes of Cancer What is the incidence of […]