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Why in the news? The third edition of the India-Egypt joint military exercise, Cyclone 2025, has commenced at the Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan, focusing on defense cooperation, counter-terrorism operations, and special forces training in desert environments. Overview of joint military exercise “Cyclone 2025”: The third edition of the joint military exercise “Cyclone 2025” between …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Ahead of district council elections, Meghalaya’s Voice of the People Party (VPP) seeks Article 371 provisions to resume banned rat-hole coal mining. Recent coal mining agreements and comparisons to Nagaland’s mining practices have intensified the discussions. Context and Poll-Related Developments: Meghalaya, ahead of the February 21 elections for Khasi Hills and …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 3: Emerging technologies Why in the News? India will co-chair the AI Action Summit in Paris, highlighting its role in advocating for AI innovation, safety, and equitable access for the Global South. Introduction India’s participation as co-chair at the upcoming AI Action Summit in Paris underscores its growing influence in global AI discussions. …
Read MoreIndia’s indigenous defense manufacturing sector is witnessing remarkable growth, driven by strategic initiatives like the Make in India campaign and policy reforms. In the fiscal year 2025-26, the Defense Ministry’s total allocation stands at ₹6,81,210 crore, reflecting a 9.53% increase from the previous year. This accounts for 13.45% of the total Union Budget, making it …
Read MoreWhat is the Gig Economy? The gig economy refers to a labor market characterized by short-term, flexible jobs, often facilitated by digital platforms. These jobs are typically on-demand and freelance-based, rather than traditional full-time employment. Workers in this sector include ride-hailing drivers, food delivery personnel, online tutors, graphic designers, content creators, and IT consultants. Unlike …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Rajasthan’s Legislative Assembly passed a bill aimed at preventing unlawful religious conversions through coercion, fraud, or allurement. It introduces stringent penalties and administrative procedures for voluntary and forced conversions, sparking significant debate. Key Provisions of the Bill: The bill prohibits religious conversions through coercion, misrepresentation, undue influence, allurement, or fraudulent means, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Delhi’s gender budget allocation for women’s education has declined significantly, dropping from 54% in 2017-18 to 27% in 2024-25, raising concerns over women’s empowerment, skill development, and economic participation. Trends in Delhi’s Gender Budget: Delhi’s overall budget increased from ₹271 billion (2011-12) to ₹760 billion (2024-25). The gender budget rose sevenfold, …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: E-GovernanceIT & Computers Focus: India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) released the much-awaited Draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules on January 3, 2025. This follows the passage of the DPDP Act, 2023, moving India closer to safeguarding digital personal data while balancing business needs and …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Reports highlight: In 2023, alarming reports from Jharkhand and Odisha revealed that many households were removed from the Public Distribution System (PDS). State-wide issue: Bihar also faces PDS struggles, particularly among marginalized communities like the Musahars, exacerbated by the COVID-19 supply crisis. Challenges with PDS Access and Quality Exclusion of households: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Indian scientists have made significant advancements in using gene therapy to treat Haemophilia A, a rare blood disorder. This breakthrough offers long-term relief by addressing the genetic cause, improving quality of life for affected individuals. About Gene Therapy Breakthrough for Haemophilia A in India: Indian scientists have achieved significant progress in …
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