About The Climate Finance Taxonomy
Context: Presenting the Union Budget for 2024-25, Finance Minister announced that the government would develop ‘climate finance taxonomy’. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Climate Finance Taxonomy Definition and Purpose: Global Examples: Significance: Implications for India: -Source: Indian Express
About The Vishnupad Temple
Context: Recently, the Finance Minister announced during her Union Budget speech that corridor projects will be built for the Vishnupad Temple at Gaya and the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya in Bihar. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Vishnupad Temple Location and History: Architecture: Significance: Mahabodhi Temple Location and Historical Context: Architecture: Recognition: […]
About NPS Vatsalya Scheme
Context: The finance minister recently made the announcement of a new pension scheme under the National Pension Scheme (NPS), called NPS Vatsalya. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: NPS Vatsalya Scheme Overview: Key Features: National Pension Scheme (NPS) Overview: Investment and Returns: Account and Tax Benefits: -Source: Indian Express
Supreme Court Split Verdict on GM Mustard
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court pronounced a split verdict on the validity of the Centre’s 2022 decision granting conditional approval for the environmental release of genetically modified (GM) mustard crops. This decision reflects the ongoing debate and legal challenges surrounding the introduction and regulation of GM crops in India. Relevance: Dimensions of the Article: Supreme […]
2024 UNAIDS Global AIDS Update
Context: Recently, the 2024 UNAIDS Global AIDS Update, titled “The Urgency of Now: AIDS at a Crossroads,” presented a critical overview of the current state of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the global response to it. This update underscores the pressing need for renewed efforts and strategies to combat the epidemic effectively. Relevance: GS II: International […]
MEA’s Development Assistance Plans in Union Budget 2024-25
Context: In the recently announced Union Budget 2024-25, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has outlined its development assistance plans, focusing on strategic partners and neighbouring countries. This initiative aims to promote regional connectivity, cooperation, and stability in line with India’s Neighbourhood First Policy. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Distribution of […]
Current Affairs Quiz 25 July 2024
Current Affairs 25 July 2024
CONTENTS MEA’s Development Assistance Plans in Union Budget 2024-25 Context: In the recently announced Union Budget 2024-25, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has outlined its development assistance plans, focusing on strategic partners and neighbouring countries. This initiative aims to promote regional connectivity, cooperation, and stability in line with India’s Neighbourhood First Policy. Relevance: GS […]
PIB Summaries 25 July 2024
CONTENTS Economic Survey 2023-24 Context: Recently, Economic Survey 2023-24 was tabled in Parliament by Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Economic Survey Highlights Chapter 1: State of the Economy – Steady as She Goes Chapter 2: Monetary Management and Financial Intermediation – Stability is the […]
Static Quiz 25 July 2024 (History)
