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Why in the news? Development of Agalega Island by India and Mauritius underscores strategic cooperation and regional security in the Indian Ocean. About the Development of Agalega: Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Pravind Jugnauth jointly inaugurated an airstrip and St James jetty on North Agalega Island. Agalega, with an area of 26 sq km and …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Challenges in Centre’s tribal housing scheme due to data discrepancies, hindering progress and raising concerns over beneficiary inclusion. source:slideserve Highlighting Data Discrepancies and State Concerns: Government relies on the PM Gati Shakti portal to estimate the population of 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG), but discrepancies between data from the Tribal …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) forecasts a warmer summer due to El Nino continuation, raising concerns for heatwaves, with above-normal rainfall in March. About El Nino Continuation and Heatwave Forecast: El Nino conditions are expected to persist until May, leading to a hotter summer in India, according to the India Meteorological …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India counters Chinese influence, offers grants for Sri Lanka’s renewable energy project, signaling strategic partnership and clean energy initiatives. Contract signed between Sri Lankan government and Bengaluru-based U-Solar Clean Energy Solutions. Project involves building Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems in three islands off Jaffna peninsula. source:theeconomictimes About India-Sri Lanka Energy Partnership: Targets …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The recent ‘Status of Leopards India’ report unveils a grim scenario, estimating Odisha’s leopard population at 568, a sharp drop from the previous estimate of 760. Despite a notable increase in leopard densities within tiger reserves, the overall population decline is concerning, highlighting the limited success of conservation efforts beyond protected …
Read More(REVIVAL OF PRIVATE INVESTMENT) Syllabus: GS 3: Investment Models. Indian Economy and issues relating to Growth and Development. Why in the News? India’s economic trajectory continues to outperform expectations, registering a robust 7.6% GDP growth in the National Statistical Office’s second advance estimate, surpassing earlier projections. This resilience, coupled with a government focus on fiscal …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Focus: The difference between the two sets of growth rates widened to 190 basis points Q3. Source:- IE GDP Growth Highlights Exceptional Growth Rate: India’s GDP soared to an 8.4% increase in Q3 of 2023-24, outstripping RBI’s prediction …
Read MoreRelevance: GS2 – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Why in the News? India’s death row population reached its highest-ever numbers since 2004, with 561 prisoners at the end of 2023. The Supreme Court of India acquitted approximately 55% of the death row …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Why in the News? India’s GDP growth for the third quarter has exceeded expectations, reaching 6% according to the National Statistical Office’s second advance estimate. The initial estimate on January 5 projected GDP growth at 7.3%, indicating …
Read MoreWhy in the news? PM Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated India’s inaugural hydrogen fuel cell ferry. Manufactured by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL). Will operate in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. source:themirror Key Features of the Ferry : 24-meter-long catamaran. Capacity: 50 passengers in an air-conditioned area. High-quality fiberglass construction. Equipped with five hydrogen cylinders, 40kg capacity each. 3-kW …
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