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Why in the news? Observed on December 23, National Farmers’ Day honors Shri Chaudhary Charan Singh and highlights government initiatives enhancing farmers’ welfare and boosting sustainable agricultural growth in India. Farmers: Pillars of the Nation National Farmers’ Day, observed on 23rd December, marks the birth anniversary of Shri Chaudhary Charan Singh, India’s fifth Prime Minister …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Department of Consumer Affairs is launching apps and a dashboard on National Consumer Day 2024 to empower consumers and curb manipulative practices in online marketplaces. About the New Initiatives for Consumer Protection: The Department of Consumer Affairs will launch the ‘Jago Grahak Jago App,’ ‘Jagriti App,’ and ‘Jagriti Dashboard’ on …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Indian rupee breached the Rs 85 mark against the US dollar due to trade imbalances, inflation disparity, and investors pulling out funds from India. Why is the Rupee Weakening? Trade Imbalance: If India imports more from the US than it exports, demand for the US dollar increases, causing the rupee …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3: Direct & Indirect Farm Subsidies , Public Distribution System (PDS) , Buffer Stocks & Food Security , Agricultural Marketing. Focus: The Union Budget 2025-26 consultations highlight the need for reforms in Indian agriculture. Experts emphasize increasing agricultural productivity, ensuring sustainability, and improving farmer incomes while addressing the environmental impact of current farming practices, …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 3: Space Technology India Why in the News? Recently, physicists revised the minimum possible mass of dark matter particles, increasing it by an order of magnitude, using advanced computational techniques, this updates fundamental cosmic theories. What is a Dark matter? Dark matter is a mysterious, invisible substance that makes up about five-sixths of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The United States successfully eradicated the invasive northern giant hornets, protecting honeybees and agriculture through a collaborative effort involving government agencies, scientists, and public participation. Why ‘Murder Hornets’ Were a Threat: The northern giant hornet, nicknamed “murder hornet,” is an invasive species from Asia, first seen in Washington State in 2019. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A groundbreaking IPBES report reveals interconnected global crises, urging integrated solutions for climate change, biodiversity loss, food insecurity, water scarcity, and health risks to address challenges effectively and sustainably. Global Challenges and Their Interconnections: A major scientific report by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) highlights the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India is launching two submarine cable systems, IAX and IEX, enhancing digital connectivity to Asia and Europe while strengthening its role in undersea cable security and resilience. India’s Expanding Undersea Cable Network: Two new submarine cable systems, India Asia Xpress (IAX) and India Europe Xpress (IEX), will be launched in the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India delivered two indigenously built warships, Surat and Nilgiri, showcasing advanced technology, self-reliance, and enhanced naval capabilities under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Historic Delivery of Two Warships to Indian Navy: On December 20, 2024, two indigenously designed and constructed warships, Yard 12707 (Surat) and Yard 12651 (Nilgiri), were delivered to the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s malaria cases decreased by 69% and deaths by 68% since 2017, leading to its official exit from WHO’s High-Burden to High-Impact (HBHI) initiative in 2024. India’s Progress in Malaria Reduction According to the World Malaria Report 2024 by WHO, India made remarkable progress in reducing malaria cases and deaths, leading …
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