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Why in the news? ED arrests a contractor under PMLA in Rajasthan’s Jal Jeevan Mission case for bribery and irregularities. Alleged bribes, fake certificates, and involvement of senior officials highlighted; assets worth ₹11.03 crore attached. source:pib About Jal Jeevan Mission: Objective: Provide safe drinking water to all rural households via tap connections by 2024. Approach: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Mass cheating during IGNOU exams at a Bihar college exposes poor education standards, raising questions about the credibility of the open university. Students were seen cheating with invigilators’ knowledge, prompting IGNOU Regional Director to take action and consider relocating exam centers. source:researchgate About Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU): It is …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The CIC upheld Rashtrapati Bhavan’s response to an RTI query, stating no records of former President Kovind returning decisions exist. The petitioner argued for transparency and accountability, challenging the lack of information on the President’s legislative actions. About Central Information Commission: Established: The CIC was established on October 12, 2005. Purpose: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Myanmar’s junta ordered evacuations around Sittwe due to ethnic rebel threats from the Arakan Army. Thousands of residents were given five days to move to the state capital for security reasons. About Arakan Army (AA): Ethnic armed organization in Rakhine State, Myanmar. Founding Date: 10 April 2009. Military Wing: United League …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The survey reveals COVID-19’s second wave severely impacted India’s informal non-agricultural sector, which has since gradually recovered. Unincorporated firms and their employees rose by 6% and 8% respectively, with GVA growing by 9.83% during October 2022 to March 2023. About COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019): It is an infectious disease caused by …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Journalist associations and digital rights organizations endorsed a resolution demanding the withdrawal of laws curbing press freedom. The resolution was passed at a meeting on May 28, 2024, as announced by the Press Club of India. source:medium About Broadcasting Services regulation Bill 2023: Modernization: Updates regulatory framework for broadcasting in India. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s goods exports increased by 9% year over year in May, reaching $38.13 billion. Growth driven by electronics, petroleum, and engineering goods, with demand from Europe and the US. Services exports rose 11% to $30.16 billion. source:toi About Trade Deficit: Trade Deficit Definition: It happens when a nation’s imports exceed its …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Why in the News? Until the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, India had coalition governments for 21 years. As of 2024, the BJP holds 240 seats in the Lok Sabha. India currently has a coalition …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-1: Communalism, Secularism,Temple Architecture GS-2: Government Policies and Interventions Focus: The BJP’s defeat in Ayodhya during the 2024 general election has sparked discussions on the ineffectiveness of using religious symbolism for electoral gains. This event has highlighted the Indian electorate’s rejection of divisive politics and the enduring legacy of social peace in India. source:wikipedia …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2- Local self governing institutions in India , Significance, challenges and solutions Focus: Empowering local governments in India is crucial for delivering essential infrastructure and services. Strengthening their fiscal and administrative capacities, ensuring fair and regular elections, and building transparency and accountability are key steps towards enabling local bodies to contribute effectively to economic …
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