Financial Support for Amravati, Andhra Pradesh
Context: Recently, the Finance Minister announced Rs 15,000 crore in financial support for Andhra Pradesh to build its capital city, Amravati, and boost other development activities in the state. This has brought back focus on Amravati, a site of immense historical and spiritual significance in Andhra Pradesh that remains relatively unrecognized. The financial boost is […]
Budget 2024: A Blueprint for Long-Term Growth
Context: In a crucial move to bolster India’s economic strength, the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 has taken major steps to ensure the continuity of progressive reforms. There is excitement in the MSME, E-commerce, and start-up sectors, which have received additional support as the nation advances toward the goal of a Viksit Bharat. Relevance: Mains […]
India’s Illegal Coal Mining Problem
Context: On July 13, three workers lost their lives due to asphyxiation in an unauthorized coal mine located in Gujarat’s Surendranagar district. According to officials, these workers were operating in a mine near Bhet village in Thangadh taluka without helmets, masks, or any other safety gear. The first information report (FIR) mentioned that the responsible parties neglected to provide […]
About Bal Gangadhar Tilak Jayanti
Context: The Prime Minister has paid tribute to the great Lokmanya Tilak on his Jayanti. Relevance: GS I- Modern History About Bal Gangadhar Tilak: Ideology: Bal Gangadhar Tilak’s Political Life Newspapers: Weeklies Kesari (Marathi) and Mahratta (English) Books: Gita Rhasya and Arctic Home of the Vedas. Death: He died on 1st August 1920.
Key Highlights of Humayun’s Tomb Site Museum
Context: The Humayun’s Tomb World Heritage Site Museum is set to open for visitors. Nestled between Sunder Nursery and Humayun’s Tomb in Nizamuddin, Delhi, this museum promises to offer visitors a unique insight into the life and times of the second Mughal Emperor, Humayun. This initiative is expected to enhance the cultural and historical tourism […]
Current Affairs Quiz 26 July 2024
Current Affairs 26 July 2024
CONTENTS Financial Support for Amravati, Andhra Pradesh Context: Recently, the Finance Minister announced Rs 15,000 crore in financial support for Andhra Pradesh to build its capital city, Amravati, and boost other development activities in the state. This has brought back focus on Amravati, a site of immense historical and spiritual significance in Andhra Pradesh that […]
PIB Summaries 26 July 2024
CONTENTS Humayun’s Tomb World Heritage Site Museum to Open for Visitors Context: The Humayun’s Tomb World Heritage Site Museum is set to open for visitors. Nestled between Sunder Nursery and Humayun’s Tomb in Nizamuddin, Delhi, this museum promises to offer visitors a unique insight into the life and times of the second Mughal Emperor, Humayun. […]
Static Quiz 26 July 2024 (Polity)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 26 July 2024
CONTENTS India’s Illegal Coal Mining Problem Context: On July 13, three workers lost their lives due to asphyxiation in an unauthorized coal mine located in Gujarat’s Surendranagar district. According to officials, these workers were operating in a mine near Bhet village in Thangadh taluka without helmets, masks, or any other safety gear. The first information […]