Current Affairs 31 August 2024
Contents: DGTR recommends imposition of anti-dumping duty on aluminium foils Context: The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) recently recommended the imposition of an anti-dumping duty on aluminium foils imported from China. It found that Chinese imports had captured 30 per cent of the Indian market despite sufficient domestic capacity. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (International […]
Current Affairs Quiz 31 August 2024
Static Quiz 31 August 2024 (Modern Indian History)
PIB Summaries 31 August 2024
Contents: Cabinet Secretary Focus: GS-2 Governance Why in News? Dr. T.V. Somanathan today took over as the new Cabinet Secretary in the Government of India. Who is Cabinet Secretary? Role of Cabinet Secretary: NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of manual scavenging Focus: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance Why in News? The National Human Rights Commission […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 31 August 2024
CONTENTS Growth Matrix: Balancing Economic Outlook with the Need for Accelerated Reforms Context: The article discusses India’s economic performance in the first quarter of the 2024-25 fiscal year, highlighting real GDP growth, challenges in the economic momentum, and the importance of reforms. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has slightly revised its growth estimates, which […]
Qutb Shahi Tomb Complex
Context: After a decade-long restoration effort by the Telangana government’s Department of Heritage and Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) the Qutb Shahi Heritage Park was opened to the public. Relevance: GS I: History Qutb Shahi Tomb Complex: Insights into the Qutb Shahi Dynasty: -Source: Indian Express
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Scheme
Context; The government recently expanded the scope of the Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme to make it more attractive, as part of its objective to strengthen farm-related infrastructure facilities in the country. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Scheme: Eligibility: Exclusions: Financing and Support: Characteristics of […]
About The Leptospirosis
Context: In Kerala, the threat from the Nipah virus has recently subsided after a critical 42-day observation period without any new cases. However, the relief was short-lived as an outbreak of Leptospirosis, often referred to as “rat fever,” has emerged. This bacterial infection poses a new public health challenge, especially following the monsoon season, highlighting […]
Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernization Program
Context: Auto manufacturers have agreed to offer discounts on commercial and passenger vehicles against a scrappage certificate of an old vehicle for a limited period of time. This scrappage discount will replace the discount customers were getting for exchanging their vehicles from car dealers. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernization […]
Himachal Pradesh Raises Minimum Marriage Age for Women to 21
Context: The Himachal Pradesh Assembly recently approved an amendment to the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act through the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Himachal Pradesh Amendment) Bill, 2024. This amendment increases the legal minimum age for marriage of women from 18 to 21 years, aligning it with the existing law enacted by Parliament in 2006. Relevance: […]