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Why in the news? Project Veer Gatha 4.0 engages 1.76 crore students nationwide, promoting patriotism and honouring Armed Forces heroes through creative activities like essays, poems, and paintings. Project Veer Gatha 4.0: Nationwide Participation and Activities Participation Overview: Over 1.76 crore school students from all 36 States and UTs have actively engaged in Project Veer …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: India and its Neighbourhood ,Important International Institutions ,Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests , International Treaties & Agreements , Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests. Focus: The recent meeting between India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the G-20 summit …
Read MoreRelevance: GS – 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has retrieved approximately 130 metric tonnes of gold previously held in safe custody with the Bank of England over the last two-and-a-half years. This strategic shift …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Philippines is showing interest in Indian-made Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) following the successful delivery of BrahMos missiles. Indian Navy warships INS Delhi, INS Shakti, INS Kiltan dock in Manila. ALH Mk III, a versatile and armed variant, has been well-received by Indian forces and is equipped with modern surveillance and …
Read MoreWhy in the news? UN report highlights need for better land access and rights recognition for Indian pastoralists. Focus on rangeland degradation and marginalisation of pastoralist communities. The UN Convention on Combating Desertification reports that nearly half of the world’s rangelands are degraded due to climate change and land-use changes. Understanding Rangelands: Definition: Rangelands are …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Government emphasises quality control for laptop, mobile, and electronics imports. Measures aim to prevent low-quality goods from entering the Indian market. Items must adhere to standards set by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), with samples randomly picked for compliance checks. source:slideserve About Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS): National Standard Body: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Ernakulam Rural police formed a special investigation team (SIT) to probe an international organ trade racket. SabithNasar, suspected of recruiting organ donors, was arrested and remanded in judicial custody for 14 days. About IPC Section 370: Trafficking of Persons: Trafficking involves recruiting, transporting, harboring, transferring, or receiving individuals through threats, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court has temporarily stayed the construction of a 90-acre hotel and township project in the Kumaon hills, citing environmental concerns. The project is located in an ecologically sensitive and seismic-prone area at over 6,700 feet above sea level. source:lotusarise About the Kumaon hills: Location: Kumaun Himalayas lie between the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s rise to 39th in the World Economic Forum’s “Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024” reflects post-pandemic travel improvements. The United States tops the rankings, with India excelling in South Asia and among lower-middle-income nations, citing high price competitiveness and competitive infrastructure. Source:TBS About World Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index: The …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Serum Institute of India (SII) dispatched the first set of R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine doses to Africa, marking a significant advancement in healthcare accessibility for the continent. source:scribd About R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine: Development and Approval: The R21/Matrix-M vaccine, developed by the University of Oxford and the Serum Institute of India, received …
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