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Syllabus GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Why in the News? Recently, changing geopolitics and strained U.S.-Russia relations have eroded Cold War-era treaties, challenging the global nuclear order (GNO). The emergence of two nuclear peer rivals, China’s assertiveness, and shifting U.S. priorities raise concerns about strategic stability …
Read MoreWhy in the News? India, through the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) and other institutions, is now part of the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO), the world’s largest radio telescope project. About SKAO : Square Kilometre Array is an international radio telescope project. Its inception dates back to the 1990s. The SKAO project involves …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Rising numbers of Indians, across social classes, are opting to migrate overseas. Economic challenges, limited job opportunities, and perceived better prospects abroad contribute to this trend. Source: ToI Migration Dynamics: From November 2022 to September 2023, a significant surge is noted in Indians attempting illegal entry into the US, highlighting the …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The FMR, allowing people along the India-Myanmar border to cross 16 km without a visa, is set to end making visas mandatory for entry. The government plans to initiate tendering for an advanced smart fencing system for the entire border . Source: ToI Objective Behind Ending FMR: The objective is to …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Six states, including Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Punjab, sought to borrow Rs 16,000 crore in the first weekly auction of January-March. States anticipate record borrowing of Rs 4.13 lakh crore in the Q4 FY24, leading to concerns about higher supply of dated securities. Potential Economic Ramifications: Higher supply of state government …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Goldy Brar, accused in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, has been declared a designated terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Source: Statista Understanding ‘Terrorist’ under UAPA: UAPA defines “terrorist act” as any act intending to threaten India’s unity, integrity, security, economic security, or sovereignty. Originally dealing with …
Read More(ENHANCING DIRECT INCOME SUPPORT) Syllabus: GS3 : Issues related to Direct and Indirect Farm Subsidies. Why in the News? The Indian government is actively working on a “saturation drive” to expand the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme, aiming to reach approximately 8.75 crore beneficiaries, up from the current 8.12 crore. While the …
Read MoreAbout Radiocarbon dating Radiocarbon dating is a method determining the age of organic materials by measuring the decay of carbon-14 isotopes. This technique helps estimate the time elapsed since the death of the organism, offering insights into archaeological and geological timelines. Source: Learning Geology Understanding the Past: Radiocarbon dating transformed various scientific fields, providing a …
Read MoreWhy in the News? On December 28, Financial Intelligence Unit -India (FIU IND) issued show-cause notices to nine offshore virtual digital asset service providers (*VDA SPs), including Binance, Kucoin, Huobi, Bitfinex, and MEXC Global. The notices cite “operating illegally” without complying with the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). A request has been made …
Read MoreWhy in the News? A high Minimum Support Price (MSP) for certain crops is impeding crop diversification, benefiting specific states. Various Union ministries expressed concerns about the MSP proposal for rabi crops in the 2024-25 marketing season. Source: Pmf About Decision Taken: Cabinet approved the proposal to increase MSP for rabi crops like wheat, barley, …
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