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Why in the news? The New Delhi Municipal Council is investing in road resurfacing, smart street lights, and updated signage to improve infrastructure, safety, and efficiency in the city’s urban landscape. source:toi Highlights of the NDMC to Upgrade Road Infrastructure and Install Smart Street Lights: Road Infrastructure Upgrades: NDMC approved a ₹4.9 crore project for …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Pakistan’s detection of mpox cases is the first in Asia, prompting heightened airport screenings and a global health alert from WHO amid increasing international concerns. source:tgov.org About First Detection in Asia: Pakistan has reported its first cases of mpox, marking the initial detection in Asia. Three patients, all from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa …
Read MoreWhy in the news? ISRO aims to launch the first unmanned Gaganyaan mission by December 2024. Key hardware integration and testing are ongoing, with recent success in a Small Satellite Launch Vehicle flight. source:theeconomictimes About the Mission Timeline and Status: Launch Target: ISRO aims to launch the first Gaganyaan mission, named G1, by December 2024, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The government introduced draft amendments under the Jan Vishwas Act, proposing significant changes to industrial pollution monitoring, sparking concerns over reduced regulatory oversight. source:prsindia.org Government Proposals and Changes The Union Environment Ministry introduced draft notifications under the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023, to promote trust-based governance, ease of living, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Aravali range is under severe threat due to illegal mining, deforestation, and encroachments, leading to environmental degradation and loss of biodiversity, as highlighted in a recent study. source:medium Understanding the threats to the Aravali Range: Environmental Degradation: The Aravali range, stretching from Gujarat to Delhi, acts as a natural green …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-1: Geography: Agricultural practices, environmental management, and sustainable agriculture. GS-2: Government Schemes and Policies: Policies related to agriculture, rural development, and sustainable practices. GS3: Agriculture: Agricultural practices, reforms, and technology Focus: Natural farming in Andhra Pradesh is gaining international attention due to its successful model that improves soil health, increases crop yields, and reduces …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in the news? India and Australia will review their Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement from 19-22 August. The ninth round of FTA talks with the EU is scheduled for 23-27 September. The next round of FTA talks with …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Issues related to women Why in the News? India’s poor ranking (142 out of 146) in the World Economic Forum’s 2024 Global Gender Gap Index highlights ongoing issues of economic inequality and women’s rights, rooted in historical struggles. Source: Indian Express Introduction For over a century, Indian women activists have championed social, …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education & Human Resources. Key legislations , Amendments, and Significant Provisions. Why in the News? The Right to Education (RTE) has been thrust into the spotlight following a landmark Bombay High Court verdict. The court overturned a Maharashtra government order that …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3– Inflation in India , WPI , CPI , control of inflation , RBI’s role ,economic development Focus : The article examines India’s persistent inflation problem, emphasizing the critical role of food prices in overall inflation. It critiques the suggestion to exclude food prices from the RBI’s inflation target, arguing that such a move …
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