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Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Robotics , Artificial Intelligence ,Scientific Innovations & Discoveries , IT & Computers Focus: The IndiaAI Mission, under the IT Ministry, announced plans to make GPU clusters available to startups and academia, sparking debates on whether India should invest in building its own foundational AI model for sovereignty and …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Deadline Extension for SO₂ Norms: On December 30, 2024, India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) amended the Environment Protection Rules, extending the deadline for thermal power plants to comply with sulphur dioxide (SO₂) emission norms by three years. Lack of Justification: The notification did not provide any reasons …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Announced in Union Budget 2025-26, the Gyan Bharatam Mission aims to conserve, document, and digitize over one crore manuscripts, ensuring India’s intellectual traditions are preserved and accessible globally for research and scholarship. Introduction to the Mission: Announced in Union Budget 2025-26, the Gyan Bharatam Mission focuses on conserving, documenting, and digitizing …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Union Budget for 2025-26 focuses on growth with increased capital expenditure, but concerns arise over falling tax revenues, AI infrastructure needs, and a shift from fiscal deficit to debt-GDP ratio, reducing transparency. Union Budget 2025-26: Key Takeaways Positive Aspects: GDP Growth Projections: Nominal GDP growth for 2025-26 is estimated at …
Read MoreWhy in the news? UPI’s dominance in India’s digital payment ecosystem has grown substantially, contributing to a ten-fold increase in payment volumes and values since 2018. It now accounts for 83% of digital payment transactions, transforming India’s financial landscape. Growth in Digital Payments (2013–2024): Digital payments in India increased over 3.5 times in value from …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Western Ghats, a biodiversity hotspot, face threats from deforestation, climate change, and displacement of tribal communities. Authors and literary works highlight these alarming changes, emphasizing the need for conservation and cultural preservation. Environmental Challenges and Threats: The Western Ghats, also known as Sahyadri Hills, span six Indian states and are …
Read MoreWhy in the news? ISRO reported a partial failure of its navigation satellite NVS-02 (IRNSS-1K) due to engine malfunction, marking the latest setback in India’s indigenous NavIC system aimed at providing reliable navigation for defense and civilian purposes. Introduction and Development: NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) is an indigenous satellite navigation system developed by ISRO …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Rajasthan’s Legislative Assembly passed a bill aimed at preventing unlawful religious conversions through coercion, fraud, or allurement. It introduces stringent penalties and administrative procedures for voluntary and forced conversions, sparking significant debate. Key Provisions of the Bill: The bill prohibits religious conversions through coercion, misrepresentation, undue influence, allurement, or fraudulent means, …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3: Conservation , Government Policies & Interventions Focus: On December 18, 2024, the Supreme Court directed Rajasthan’s Forest Department to map and classify sacred groves as forests and community reserves, raising concerns about conflicts with the Forest Rights Act and community governance over sacred lands. Overview of the Supreme Court Directive on Sacred Groves: …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: India and its neighbourhood couuntries Why in the News? Recently, United States initiated tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China to boost federal revenue and address economic concerns, sparking debates on trade wars and potential political implications. Introduction United States has adopted a policy of muscular nationalism, initiating a trade war targeting key …
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