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04Mar 2024

DEFENCE SIGNS DEALS WORTH `39K CR WITH INDIAN FIRMS:

Why in the news? Defence Ministry signs contracts worth 39k Cr with Indian firms for BrahMos missiles, jet engines, and radars, boosting indigenous capabilities. Deals inked with domestic manufacturers, both state-owned and private, covering BrahMos missiles, fighter jet engines, and high-power radars. source:slideserve Highlighting the Key Contracts Signed: Two contracts worth 22,506 crore with BrahMos …

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04Mar 2024

IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE

Why in the news? Bengaluru’s Whitefield area witnessed a suspected IED blast injuring ten people, sparking security concerns and ongoing investigations. source:slideserve Highlighting the Incident Details: Ten people were injured in an apparent IED explosion at Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru’s Whitefield area during lunch hours. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that CCTV footage showed a man …

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04Mar 2024

DEVELOPMENT OF AGALEGA AND INDIA’S VISION FOR ITS MARITIME NEIGHBOURHOOD

Why in the news? Development of Agalega Island by India and Mauritius underscores strategic cooperation and regional security in the Indian Ocean. About the Development of Agalega: Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Pravind Jugnauth jointly inaugurated an airstrip and St James jetty on North Agalega Island. Agalega, with an area of 26 sq km and …

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04Mar 2024

CENTRE’S HOUSING SCHEME FOR TRIBAL GROUPS FACING HURDLES DUE TO LACK OF ACCURATE DATA

Why in the news? Challenges in Centre’s tribal housing scheme due to data discrepancies, hindering progress and raising concerns over beneficiary inclusion. source:slideserve Highlighting Data Discrepancies and State Concerns: Government relies on the PM Gati Shakti portal to estimate the population of 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG), but discrepancies between data from the Tribal …

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04Mar 2024

INDIA TO SEE WARMER SUMMER AS EL NINO CONDITIONS CONTINUE

Why in the news? The India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) forecasts a warmer summer due to El Nino continuation, raising concerns for heatwaves, with above-normal rainfall in March. About El Nino Continuation and Heatwave Forecast: El Nino conditions are expected to persist until May, leading to a hotter summer in India, according to the India Meteorological …

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04Mar 2024

WITH CHINA OUT, INDIAN FIRM TO BUILD SRI LANKA POWER PROJECT

Why in the news? India counters Chinese influence, offers grants for Sri Lanka’s renewable energy project, signaling strategic partnership and clean energy initiatives. Contract signed between Sri Lankan government and Bengaluru-based U-Solar Clean Energy Solutions. Project involves building Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems in three islands off Jaffna peninsula. source:theeconomictimes About India-Sri Lanka Energy Partnership: Targets …

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04Mar 2024

UNRESTRAINED POACHING PLAYS BIG ROLE IN DECLINE OF ODISHA’S LEOPARDS

Why in the news? The recent ‘Status of Leopards India’ report unveils a grim scenario, estimating Odisha’s leopard population at 568, a sharp drop from the previous estimate of 760. Despite a notable increase in leopard densities within tiger reserves, the overall population decline is concerning, highlighting the limited success of conservation efforts beyond protected …

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04Mar 2024

ON THE UPSIDE

(REVIVAL OF PRIVATE INVESTMENT) Syllabus: GS 3:  Investment Models. Indian Economy and issues relating to Growth and Development. Why in the News? India’s economic trajectory continues to outperform expectations, registering a robust 7.6% GDP growth in the National Statistical Office’s second advance estimate, surpassing earlier projections.  This resilience, coupled with a government focus on fiscal …

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04Mar 2024

THE GROWTH, BASED ON GDP, GVA

Syllabus: GS 2: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Focus: The difference between the two sets of growth rates widened to 190 basis points Q3. Source:- IE GDP Growth Highlights Exceptional Growth Rate: India’s GDP soared to an 8.4% increase in Q3 of 2023-24, outstripping RBI’s prediction …

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04Mar 2024

INDIA’S BURGEONING DEATH PENALTY CRISIS

Relevance: GS2 – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Why in the News? India’s death row population reached its highest-ever numbers since 2004, with 561 prisoners at the end of 2023. The Supreme Court of India acquitted approximately 55% of the death row …

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