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Why in the news? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs announced plans to revamp the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) to enhance its effectiveness and address shortcomings observed over nine years. Revamp highlights: Priority on reducing delays in benefit delivery. Learning-based improvements for better implementation efficiency. Supporting urban development: Introducing Special Assistance to States …
Read MoreWhy in the news? China’s Chang’e-6 mission became the first spacecraft to return samples from the Moon’s far side, the side that Earth never sees. On June 1, the lander collected rocks and soil from the South Pole-Aitken basin, one of the Moon’s oldest and largest craters, and returned the samples to Earth on June …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Union Jal Shakti Minister, announced a new project to ensure rural households with taps, installed under the Jal Jeevan Mission, receive potable water. The announcement was made at a workshop organized for ministry officers, emphasizing a time-bound plan to cover all households with or without taps. Current Situation As of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Deputy Speaker post, vacant since 2019, is set to be filled after the election of the Speaker. The Opposition, with increased strength in Lok Sabha, is pushing to secure this position, traditionally reserved for them. Source: HT Constitutional Provisions and Rules Article 93 of the Constitution mandates the election of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Defence Ministry signed its 350th contract under the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) initiative with Space Pixxel Technologies. The contract focuses on developing a miniaturized satellite capable of carrying various advanced payloads, led by the Indian Air Force. Source: Startupchallenge Miniaturized Satellite Definition: A compact satellite designed to carry advanced …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. GS 3 : Disaster and Disaster Management. Focus: The railway accident involving the Kanchenjunga Express in West Bengal has spotlighted the slow deployment of Kavach, India’s Automatic Train Protection system. Despite adequate funding, the sluggish installation pace raises concerns about safety and the Railways’ ability …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3: Internal Security, Role of External State and Non-State Actors in Creating Challenges to Internal Security, Security Challenges and Their Management in Border Areas, Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism. Focus: The article emphasizes the necessity for the Indian government to adopt a comprehensive National Security Strategy (NSS) to address various security challenges effectively …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability Why in the News? This year, during the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET), scores and ranks were inflated due to the leak. The recent leak of the NEET exam paper has highlighted significant concerns. As a result, many candidates may not secure admission …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3- RBI , Alternate Investment Funds , Sovereign funds ,Regulation of various funds and development of Indian economy Focus : The article focuses on the Centre’s efforts to obtain selective exemptions from RBI’s provisioning rules for banks and NBFCs to promote venture capital in targeted areas. This initiative seeks to balance the need for …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood- Relations. Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interest. Focus: The intersection of European and Asian geopolitics, highlighted by recent diplomatic moves and strategic debates involving major powers like Russia, China, and the United States, underscores the evolving global dynamics shaping regional security …
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