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@rashtrapatibhvn News Indore and Surat, in the category of cities with more than one lakh inhabitants, were named the nation’s cleanest cities by the Cleanliness Survey-2023. This award has been given to Indore for the seventh time in a row. In the same category, Navi Mumbai came in third. The ‘Swachh Survekshan -2023 awards’ were …
Read More@newsonair – FILE PICS News The 31st of January will mark the start of the Parliamentary Budget Session. The meeting will go until the ninth of the following month i.e. February. On February 1st, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will deliver the Interim Budget and the President Droupadi Murmu will address the joint session of both …
Read More@nsitharamanoffc News According to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in Gandhinagar, India’s GDP will reach $30 trillion by 2047 and she also predicted that by 2028, the nation’s economy would be valued at $5 trillion. Sitaraman stated that in the 23 years leading up to 2023, India has received 919 …
Read MoreWhy in the News? A seven-judge Bench, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, made significant observations regarding the minority status of educational institutions. Case Background: The ongoing case pertains to the minority status of Aligarh Muslim University. The Bench is examining references related to criteria for designating an educational institution as a minority institution, stemming …
Read MoreFocus : Project Tiger Project Tiger, initiated in 1973, aimed at conserving India’s tigers. Over the years, tiger reserves transitioned from administrative to statutory entities by 2006. Source: IE About Project Tiger : Objectives: Ensure a viable tiger population in India for scientific, economic, aesthetic, cultural, and ecological values. Safeguard biologically significant areas as a …
Read MoreWhy in the News? A seven-judge bench of the Supreme Court commenced hearings on Aligarh Muslim University’s (AMU) minority character, a dispute existing for almost 57 years. About the Dispute : Origin (1967): Dispute originates in 1967, reviewing amendments to the AMU Act of 1920. Changes altered governance structures and reduced the authority of the …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Centre’s initiative to enhance air quality shows most Indian cities are distant from significant progress. Analysis of 49 cities reveals only 4 met or exceeded targeted PM 2.5 decline, a hazardous pollutant grade. Source: The Hindu National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) Evaluation: NCAP’s ₹9,631-crore plan aims for a 40% reduction in …
Read MoreFocus: Momentum Investing Source: Finbold Understanding Momentum Investing: Definition: Unlike traditional advice to buy low, momentum investing involves buying assets with rising prices and selling falling ones. Contrasting Tradition: Strategy aiming to profit from ongoing market trends. Involves buying rising securities and selling at perceived peaks. Trends Recognition: Based on the belief that discernible trends …
Read MoreWhy in the News? RTI data reveals a 100-fold surge in website blocking orders under IT Act’s Section 69A. In 2013, 62 orders were issued, but by October 2023, it sharply rose to 6,954. Source: IE About the Blocking : Blocking orders target pages, profiles, and videos on social media. The Department of Telecommunications instructs …
Read MoreWhy in the News? India has formally joined the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project, marking its commitment to building the world’s largest radio telescope. India’s approval of Rs 1,250 crore for the project, including funding for the construction phase, solidifies its participation in this advanced scientific initiative. Source: CERN About The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) …
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