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Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions Focus: The growing trend of populist welfare schemes across Indian states is raising concerns about fiscal sustainability. As parties compete to offer financial handouts, it strains state budgets, undermines long-term economic growth, and hampers the development of essential infrastructure and services, prompting calls for policy reforms. Introduction: The Growing …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The National Youth Festival 2025, renamed Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, will empower youth to present ideas to PM Modi and engage in leadership-building activities on 11-12 January 2025. Reimagined National Youth Festival 2025: Renamed as Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, the festival will be held on 11-12 January 2025 at …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s GSAT-20, a 4,700 kg communication satellite, was successfully launched on SpaceX Falcon-9 from Florida, marking the first collaboration between NSIL and SpaceX for satellite deployment. Highlights of the GSAT-20 Successfully Launched on SpaceX Falcon-9: India’s GSAT-20, a 4,700 kg high-throughput communication satellite, was launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket on November …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India, in partnership with WADA, is hosting a four-day GLDF Results Management Training in New Delhi, focusing on anti-doping standardisation, technical expertise, and global collaboration. India Hosts WADA GLDF Results Management Training: India, in collaboration with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), is hosting the Global Learning and Development Framework (GLDF) Results …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the golden jubilee Police Science Congress in Gandhinagar, addressing advancements in policing, technology, and reforms, alongside inaugurating key exhibitions and developmental projects. Amit Shah to Inaugurate All India Police Science Congress: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the golden jubilee edition of the All …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s ambitious net-zero goal by 2070 faces challenges like surging energy demand, land-use constraints, and resource limitations, requiring innovative strategies amid global climate action discussions at COP-29. Net-Zero Commitments and Challenges: India has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070 to combat climate change. However, this path involves challenges such as …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The 19th G20 Summit, hosted by Brazil, emphasises launching the “Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty” to tackle global disparities, with participation from world leaders including PM Modi and Joe Biden. Key Highlights of the Summit: The 19th G20 Summit commenced in Brazil, hosted by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in the News? Recent tensions highlight that several neighbouring countries have expressed dissatisfaction with India’s actions and policies. Raises the question – is it time for India to introspect whether its actions or policies have contributed to …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India conducted a successful test of its first long-range hypersonic missile, developed by DRDO, marking a milestone in advanced military technology with over 1,500 km range capabilities. Historic Achievement India successfully test-fired its first long-range hypersonic missile from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha, on 16th November The Defence Research and …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Centre reinstated AFSPA in six police station areas of Manipur’s Imphal Valley, citing escalating violence and insurgent activity after its complete withdrawal in 2022. Background and Context The Centre reinstated the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in six police station areas of Manipur on November 14, citing the volatile …
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