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Why in the News? Former President Ram Nath Kovind leads the high-level committee on One Nation, One Election. Discussion revolves around potential impacts of synchronized elections on GDP growth, fiscal deficits, crime rates, and education outcomes. Source : HT Key Points of Discussion: Committee evaluated a draft research paper by NK Singh and Prachi Mishra, …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Why in the News? The semiconductor Design-Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme is about to undergo appraisal and since its announcement, only seven start-ups have been approved, far less than the intended support of 100 start-ups …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 3 – Government Budgeting Why in the News? Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to reveal the Interim Budget 2024 on February 1, marking the concluding budget of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s second term, as the Lok Sabha elections 2024 loom in April-May. Some commentators are erroneously conflating the Interim Budget with a …
Read MoreIn a spectacle of precision and prowess, the Universal School of Administration’s NCC Unit’s pride, Junior Under Officer (JUO) Sujal Sakhala, showcased extraordinary marksmanship, representing the Karnataka & Goa Directorate at the esteemed Inter-Directorate Sports Shooting Competition 2023. The event, held in the enchanting city of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, was orchestrated by the Kozhikode NCC group …
Read MoreIn a remarkable showcase of skill, determination, and sportsmanship, two outstanding students from the Universal School of Administration, Ms. Chandana (second-year BA) and Ms. Sakshi Patil (first-year BA), stood as proud ambassadors for Bangalore University at the recently concluded Inter University National Level Handball Sports Competition. The prestigious event unfolded against the picturesque backdrop of …
Read More@newsonair – SpokespersonMoD News The 12th Joint Military Cooperation Committee meeting was co-chaired by Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and Secretary-General of the Ministry of Defence, Oman, Dr. Mohammed Bin Naseer Bin Ali Al Zaabi, in Muscat on 31 January, 2024. About the Discussion The defense cooperation between Oman and India was reviewed and appreciated by …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS3 : Changes in Industrial Policy and their Effects on Industrial Growth. Why in the News? The Finance Ministry’s 10-year review highlights India’s economic growth trajectory and forecasts a robust GDP expansion close to 7% in 2024-25. The editorial underscores the need for sustained efforts and policy interventions to achieve this growth momentum. Source: …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised India’s growth forecast for FY25 to 6.5% from the earlier 6.3%. Source: Trading Economics Key Highlights: The upgrade is attributed to the resilience in domestic demand, contributing to the momentum of growth. India’s projected growth for 2024 and 2025 is 6.5%, with a 0.2 percentage …
Read MoreWhy in the News? After a five-year absence, a white stork was spotted near Bengaluru, attracting numerous photographers to Ammanakere in Sidlaghatta. Over three weeks, photographers flocked to capture images of the rare visitor, causing disturbance and violating ethical birding practices. Source: Bird-o-Soar About White Stork The white stork (Ciconia ciconia) belongs to the stork …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2023 is released. Source: TOI India’s Performance: India ranked 93rd out of 180 countries on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2023. India’s score was 39 out of 100, indicating a perceived level of public sector corruption. Compared to 2022, India’s score dropped slightly from 40, …
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