Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre
Context: Recently, India has taken over as the Chair of Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) for 2024-25. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) Overview: Mission and Objectives: Governance: Membership: Operational Structure: Key Functions: Achievements and Activities:
About 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:
Mako Missile Overview
Context: The US Navy, Navy SEAL commandos, and the US Air Force are set to install the Mako missile in all their military aircraft. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Mako Missile Overview Introduction: Capabilities and Features: Operational Features: Strategic Impact: -Source: Financial Express
About The Subvention Scheme
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court has provided relief to homebuyers in the National Capital Region (NCR) under the Subvention scheme. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Recent Supreme Court Ruling on the Subvention Scheme Relief to Homebuyers in NCR: Subvention Scheme: Subsidy: -Source: The Hindu
Typhoon Gaemi and Its Impacts
Context: Recently, Typhoon Gaemi has brought torrential rains that have caused widespread destruction and fatalities across Eastern China, Taiwan and the Philippines Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Physical geography – Climatology, Important Geophysical phenomena), GS-III: Disaster Management Dimensions of the Article: Typhoon Gaemi and Its Impacts Overview of Typhoon Gaemi: What are Tropical Cyclones? Tropical Cyclones in India Conditions for cyclone formation: […]
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 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 […]