03Jul 2024

“AMCA PROTOTYPE READY BY 2028-29, PRIVATE SECTOR INVOLVEMENT PLANNED”

Why in the news? The Defence Ministry plans private sector involvement for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) prototype, expected by 2028-29. The AMCA project aims for production by 2032-33 and induction by 2034, with significant industry participation. source:scribd About Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA): India’s fifth-generation multirole fighter jet. Larger than other Indian Air …

02Jul 2024

ENSURING VOTER ANONYMITY: THE TOTALISER PROPOSAL

Syllabus: GS 2: Transparency and Accountability Elections Focus: The debate over implementing totalisers in Indian elections has reignited due to concerns over voter anonymity and electoral transparency. Advocates stress its role in preventing voter intimidation, while challenges include technological integration and political opposition. Source: UGI Representative’s Controversy Recent Incident: Devesh Chandra Thakur, Janata Dal …

02Jul 2024

ASSESSING LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITIES’ RIGHTS AT THE END OF PRIDE MONTH

Syllabus: GS 1: Salient features of Indian Society. And Social Empowerment GS 2: Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population Focus: The Supreme Court of India’s recent rejection of same-sex unions has brought the focus back to the legal struggles and societal challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ communities, highlighting the need for continued advocacy and …

02Jul 2024

GLOSSING OVER UNEMPLOYMENT

Syllabus: GS 3: Inclusive Growth and issues arising from it. Effects of Liberalization on the Economy. Focus: India’s unemployment crisis and rising inequality, questioning the effectiveness of economic policies and highlighting the need for comprehensive reforms to address these critical issues. Source: AlJazeera The Current Unemployment Scenario Job generation: The Indian economy requires over …

02Jul 2024

“INDIAN NAVY COMPLETES SUBMARINE TRIALS FOR ₹43,000 CRORE PROJECT-75(I)”

Why in the news? The Indian Navy’s ₹43,000 crore Project-75(I) submarine deal has completed field evaluation trials for Germany’s TKMS and Spain’s Navantia. Evaluation reports will be compiled for the Defence Ministry, focusing on Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) systems and indigenous content. source:quora About Project-75 (I): Objective: Indigenous construction of six Kalvari Class Diesel-Electric Attack …

02Jul 2024

“JUNE GST REVENUE GROWTH HITS THREE-YEAR LOW, NO OFFICIAL STATEMENT”

Why in the news? June’s GST revenue growth slowed to a three-year low of 7.74%. No official statement released by the Finance Ministry on GST collections. About Goods and Services Tax (GST): GST was introduced through the 101st Constitution Amendment Act, 2016. The GST has subsumed indirect taxes like excise duty, Value Added Tax (VAT), …

02Jul 2024

“NIA ALLOWS JAILED ENGINEER RASHID TO TAKE OATH AS MP”

Why in the news? NIA allowed jailed Kashmiri leader Engineer Rashid to take oath as an MP. Rashid faces terror funding charges under UAPA from 2019. source:thequint National Investigation Agency (NIA): Role: Central Counter Terrorism Law Enforcement Agency of India Parent Ministry: Union Ministry of Home Affairs Establishment: Created after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. …

02Jul 2024

“NEW CRIMINAL LAWS: FOCUS ON JUSTICE AND LINGUISTIC ACCESSIBILITY”

Why in the news? Union Home Minister Amit Shah announces new criminal laws prioritising justice and linguistic accessibility, addressing Tamil Nadu’s objections. New laws include provisions for audiovisual recording of search and seizure, mandatory forensic examination in serious cases. Key Points: New Criminal Laws in India Laws Implemented: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha …

02Jul 2024

“NHRC PROBES ALLEGED DISCRIMINATION AGAINST MARRIED WOMEN AT FOXCONN PLANT”

Why in the news? NHRC issued notices to the Centre and Tamil Nadu government regarding alleged discrimination against married women in Foxconn’s recruitment practices. Foxconn denies allegations of employment discrimination based on marital status or gender at its Sriperumbudur plant. source:geeksforgeeks About National Human Rights Commission (NHRC): Purpose: Protect and promote human rights in India. …

02Jul 2024

“RBI JOINS PROJECT NEXUS FOR INSTANT CROSS-BORDER RETAIL PAYMENTS”

Why in the news? The Reserve Bank of India joined Project Nexus to enable instant cross-border retail payments by interlinking domestic Fast Payments Systems. The initiative aims to connect the FPSs of India, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand, enhancing cross-border payments.p source:scribd About Project Nexus: Purpose: Nexus connects multiple national payment systems into a …

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