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UPSC CSE Syllabus GS 1: History of the world; Political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.— their forms and effect on the society. GS 2: Education. GS 4: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world; Why in the News? A more harmonious future requires a better appreciation of the importance of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court of India’s stinging observations about how the Mayor of Chandigarh was elected have verified suspicions that Manoj Sonkar, the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate, won through manipulation. Manipulation of Chandigarh Mayor Poll The Chief Justice of India called the election a “mockery of democracy” after seeing footage of …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 3 : Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources. Why in the News? The Union government has been decreasing financial transfers to States since the Fourteenth Finance Commission award period (2015-16). Background: Despite the Fourteenth Finance Commission’s recommendation to devolve 42% of Union tax revenues to States, the Union government …
Read More@https://indianexpress.com/ DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS – PIB & AIR News The Indian government has chosen to build a fence along the entire 1643-kilometer Indo-Myanmar border, according to the Union Home Minister to improve surveillance. About the Fencing A patrol track will also be paved along the border and a ten-kilometer portion of the …
Read MoreNews A visa-free policy for Indian nationals has been approved by the Iranian government and the policy is limited to use for travel-related activities; Under this exemption, Indian nationals with regular passports are permitted entry into Iran without a visa once every six months for a stay of no more than fifteen days and if …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) estimates a population of 718 snow leopards across various states. The study, conducted between 2019 and 2023, marks a substantial advancement in understanding the species’ distribution and abundance. Source: IE About The Survey : The Wildlife Institute of India (WII), in collaboration with …
Read MoreFocus: Traditional rigid fiscal targets are losing credibility worldwide. Finance Secretary emphasizes a more nuanced and realistic approach to debt sustainability. About the Fiscal Outlook: India’s high growth trajectory enables a gradual decline in debt-to-GDP ratio. Inflationary risks persist, requiring a delicate balance between growth and managing price rise concerns. The pre-pandemic goal of reducing …
Read MoreFocus: Panchayats with greater autonomy exhibit superior health, nutrition, and sanitation outcomes. They collaborate with health departments to provide clinics, dispensaries, prenatal and postnatal care, and clean water facilities, reducing maternal and infant mortality rates. State-wise Analysis: States like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Himachal Pradesh, with high scores on health parameters, have lower rural infant …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Geoffrey R. Pyatt, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources, highlights the India-U.S. nuclear deal as unfinished business, stressing mutual interest in advancing cooperation. Focus on both traditional reactors and emerging opportunities in Small and Modular Reactor (SMR) technology. Indian companies like Adani, Tata, Reliance, and Birla express interest in …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Indian refiners turn to West Asia amid disruptions in US crude supply due to the Red Sea crisis. Preliminary data from Kpler shows no US crude received by Indian refiners in January 2024. Rising freight rates due to Red Sea disturbances compel Indian refiners to seek alternatives closer to home. Source: …
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