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 […]
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 […]