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Why in the news? India and the US signed an agreement to strengthen critical mineral supply chains amid concerns over China’s control and recent export restrictions affecting cleantech industries. Agreement Details: Context: Amid rising concerns over China’s control of critical minerals, particularly in clean tech, India and the US signed an agreement to enhance the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Domestic stock markets fell sharply due to concerns over foreign portfolio investor outflows and escalating conflicts in West Asia, impacting investor sentiment and sector performance. Market Decline Due to West Asia Tensions and FPI Concerns: Domestic stock markets fell on October 4, with Sensex dropping 808.65 points (0.98%) to 81,688.45 and …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Maharashtra launched a subsidy program to support gaushalas caring for desi cows, aiming to preserve indigenous breeds as cow populations decline across the state. Maharashtra’s Subsidy Scheme for Indigenous Cows: The Maharashtra government announced a subsidy of ₹50 per day per cow for gaushalas that care for desi (indigenous) breeds. This …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India criticised USCIRF’s 2024 report, calling it biassed and politically motivated, following claims of worsening religious freedom conditions and violations in India throughout the year. India’s Response to USCIRF Report: The Indian government rejected the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) 2024 report, calling it “biassed” and politically motivated. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Delhi High Court ruled that semen and ovum are considered property, allowing posthumous reproduction with consent, significantly impacting reproductive rights and bioethics in India. Key Judgement: The Delhi High Court ruled that semen and ovum samples are considered an individual’s “property” or “estate.” Justice Prathiba M Singh stated that if …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Human ResourceGovernment Policies & Interventions GS- 3: Skill DevelopmentGrowth & Development Focus: India’s focus on plugging the global skill gap has gained momentum through government-to-government agreements, enabling skilled migration. With countries like Israel, Japan, and Germany facing workforce shortages due to ageing populations, India is leveraging its vast human capital to meet global …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 3: Indian Economy Why in the News? Despite heavy rains that caused supply disruptions and disruption in some sectors like paint and beverages, strong rural demand could keep utilities businesses running smoothly at the second half of the financial year. Introduction Consumer goods companies experienced steady growth in the September quarter, driven by …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A World War II bomb detonated at Miyazaki Airport, disrupting operations and cancelling over 80 flights, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti, highlighting ongoing concerns about unexploded ordnance in Japan. Incident Overview: A buried World War II-era bomb exploded near the runway of Miyazaki Airport in Japan on October 2, 2024. The explosion …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The ongoing Iran-Israel war is disrupting supply chains, increasing freight costs, and negatively impacting exports, posing significant challenges for India’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Impact of West Asia Conflict on Indian MSMEs: The escalating conflict between Iran and Israel poses challenges for India’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), …
Read MoreWhy in the news? North Bihar faces severe flooding annually, affecting over 15 lakh people, with geographic vulnerabilities and inadequate infrastructure exacerbating the situation amidst heavy rainfall and sedimentation issues. Flood Impact in North Bihar Approximately 76 lakh people are affected in 17 districts due to ongoing floods. North Bihar is described as “India’s most …
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