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Why in the news? Scientists reject declaring Anthropocene start, citing lack of consensus. Human impact on the planet acknowledged, future interpretation anticipated. About the Proposed ‘Human Epoch’: The proposal aimed to establish a new geological epoch called the Anthropocene, coined in 2000 by scientists Paul Crutzen and Eugene Stoermer. Proponents argue that human activities have …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Indian Navy upgrades Minicoy base with BrahMos missiles, enhancing surveillance amid growing Chinese naval activity. Karwar base expansion approved. source:slideserve Key points of the Indian Navy’s Minicoy Base Upgrade: INS Jatayu, the Indian Navy’s new base on Minicoy Island, will feature radars, jetties, airfield, and BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles. The upgrade …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay’s Delhi visit focuses on bilateral ties, economic projects, including the Gelephu hub, amid pandemic challenges. source:tripoto Key Projects and Economic Cooperation with Bhutan: Of particular interest is India’s assistance in Bhutan’s “Gelephu Mindfulness City” project, requiring infrastructure development such as rail and road connectivity and upgrading Gelephu …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Government adjusts PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, subsidising 60% of rooftop solar installation costs; households bear the remainder. source:newsonair About Scheme Modification: The government has altered the ₹75,000 crore PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, originally intended to fully subsidise 1 kW-3 kW rooftop solar systems for one crore households. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) are poised to sign the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), aiming to boost trade, investment, and job creation. Key points of the India-EFTA Free Trade Agreement: India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), comprising Switzerland, Finland, Norway, and Liechtenstein, are …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s approval of Rs 10,000-cr AI Mission, subsidizing private AI computing setups, addresses the country’s AI computing capacity gap. source:techradar Addressing AI Computing Capacity Shortcoming: Union Cabinet approves India AI Mission with Rs 10,372 crore for five years. Aims to subsidise private firms for AI computing capacity setup. Targets over 10,000 …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Focus: The SBI to delay publication of details of electoral bonds defy belief Source:- India Today Electrol Bonds Electoral Bond Scheme is a …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Focus: The economy continues to engage a majority in low quality work, which has larger macroeconomic growth repercussions. Source:- The wire India’s labor market is characterized by a vast informal sector, encompassing around 90% of its workforce. This …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2 : Indian Constitution— Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions . Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure. Why in the News? Prime Minister’s recent visit to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) marked a significant milestone, being his first since the abrogation of Article 370. This visit provided an opportunity to assess …
Read MoreWhy in the news? RBI and Bank Indonesia sign MoU to promote cross-border transactions in local currencies, aiming to boost trade and financial integration. source:lotusrise Highlights of the Agreement: RBI and Bank Indonesia (BI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote local currency usage for cross-border transactions. Aim is to encourage the use of …
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