01Mar 2024

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BIG LEAP FOR CHIP MISSION: 3 PLANTS, RS 1.26 LAKH CR INVESTMENT GET GOVT NOD

Why in the news? Government approves Rs 1.26 lakh crore investment for three chip manufacturing projects to boost domestic production and technological self-reliance. source:pib About Approved Projects: Tata Group plans a chip manufacturing facility for 50,000 wafers/month, emphasizing automation. Assam chip assembly plant to target automobile sector, with 48 million chips/day capacity. Gujarat chip packaging …

01Mar 2024

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DESPITE POLICY BACKING AND FUNDING, ARE FOR RARE DISEASES NOT OPTIMAL

Why in the news? World Rare Diseases Day highlights India’s ongoing challenges in rare disease care despite recent policy advancements, focusing on funding utilisation issues. source:slideserve Understanding Rare Diseases: Rare diseases, affecting less than 1 per 1,000 population, lack effective treatments for nearly 95% of the estimated 7,000-8,000 conditions in India. While international definitions vary, …

01Mar 2024

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INDIA’S LEOPARD POPULATION RISES TO 13,874; M.P. ON TOP

Why in the news? Leopard population in India rises to 13,874, with Madhya Pradesh leading; Uttarakhand sees decline due to poaching and conflicts. source:toi Highlighting the Leopard Population Statistics: India’s leopard population surged 8% to 13,874 from 2018 to 2022. Madhya Pradesh reported the most leopards (3,907), followed by Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Uttarakhand …

01Mar 2024

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CABINET OKAYS RS 75,000-CRORE ‘FREE ELECTRICITY’ SOLAR SCHEME

Why in the news? The Union Cabinet sanctioned ₹75,021 crore for ‘PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana’ to boost rooftop solar installations in India. Aims to provide 300 units of “free electricity” monthly to one crore households. source: pib About “PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana” IREDA emphasised the importance of “PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli …

01Mar 2024

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ON CROSS-VOTING IN RAJYA SABHA ELECTIONS

Why in the news? Recent incidents of cross-voting in Rajya Sabha elections, notably in Himachal Pradesh, have sparked concerns about election integrity. Use of open ballot and clarification on Tenth Schedule applicability prompt debate. source:medium About Indirect Election Process for Rajya Sabha: Article 80 of the Constitution mandates the indirect election of Rajya Sabha representatives …

01Mar 2024

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SHOULD MINIMUM SUPPORT PRICE BE LEGALISED?

Why in the news? Ongoing farmer protests demand legalizing Minimum Support Price (MSP) in India, reflecting concerns over agricultural crisis and fair income. About the Protests and Justification for Legalization: Farmers demand a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) due to the long-standing agricultural crisis and lack of governmental response. MSP ensures national food …

01Mar 2024

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IS NATO MEMBERSHIP IN THE CARDS FOR UKRAINE?

Why in the news Western nations stand with Ukraine against Russian aggression. NATO Secretary-General emphasizes Ukraine’s eventual NATO membership but faces member state divisions. Reasons For Ukrain to join NATO: Ukraine sees NATO membership as a solution to end conflicts with pro-Russia separatists. Escalating clashes and Russian military buildup raise fears in eastern Ukraine. Western …

01Mar 2024

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HOW TO TRAIN OUR SIGHTS ON THE DRAGON

Syllabus: GS 2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Focus: Recent elections in Taiwan Source:- MSSP Recent Taiwanese Elections: A Dual Outcome DPP’s Presidential Triumph: The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) secured the presidency with William Lai at the helm, underscoring the party’s favorable stance towards the West and …

01Mar 2024

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UNDERSTANDING THE WORLD OF THE INFORMAL WASTE PICKER

Relevance: GS 3 – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Why in the News? March 1 is International Waste Pickers Day, commemorating the Colombian waste pickers murdered in 1992. The theme for year 2024, International Waste Pickers Day is “Zero Waste Sensitization Campaign and Awareness on How to Separate Wastes from Source”. Understanding …

01Mar 2024

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E-EVIDENCE , NEW CRIMINAL LAWS , ITS IMPLEMENTATION

Syllabus: GS 2 : Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Why in the News? Three new criminal laws, namely the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, are set to replace existing legislations on July 1, 2024. However, certain …

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