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Discuss the significance of India’s defense cooperation with the United States, focusing on the recently launched “U.S.-India COMPACT” initiative. How does it contribute to India’s strategic autonomy and security interests? (250 words) UPSC Paper: GS Paper II 🔹 Syllabus Topic: Bilateral, regional, and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Answer: India-U.S. …
Read MoreWhy in News? World Radio Day is observed on 13th February 2025 to highlight radio’s significance in communication. This year’s theme, “Radio and Climate Change,” emphasizes radio’s role in spreading awareness, disaster response, and promoting sustainable practices to combat climate challenges globally. Theme for 2025: “Radio and Climate Change” The theme for this year, “Radio …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Representation of People’s Act , Parliament , Judgements & Cases Focus: The Supreme Court is hearing a petition seeking a lifetime ban on convicted individuals from contesting elections. The petition argues that if convicted persons are ineligible for government jobs, they should also be disqualified from becoming lawmakers. The Central government, however, maintains …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Growth & Development , India and its Neighbourhood , Bilateral Groupings & Agreements , Inclusive Growth Focus: Switzerland has suspended the MFN clause in its DTAA with India, resulting in higher taxes on dividend payments from Swiss entities to Indian investors starting January 2025. This change follows a …
Read MoreWhy in the news? AOMSUC 2024, hosted by India Meteorological Department (IMD), focuses on satellite applications in meteorology, climate monitoring, and disaster management, promoting global collaboration and innovation for addressing weather and climate challenges in the Asia-Oceania region. Introduction to AOMSUC: The Asia-Oceania Meteorological Satellite Users’ Conference (AOMSUC) began in 2010 in Beijing, China, as …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Odisha introduces a new anti-cheating law to prevent unfair practices in public exams. The proposed Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 aims to curb cheating and impose severe penalties on violators, including service providers. Objective and Background: Odisha aims to introduce the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Poverty ,Government Policies & Interventions ,Issues Relating to Development , GS-3: EmploymentGrowth & Development Focus; The deletion of over 10 crore MGNREGA workers in four years has raised concerns about transparency and accountability. A significant surge in deletions during 2022-23 coincides with the introduction of Aadhaar-based payment systems (ABPS), highlighting procedural gaps and …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The PAN 2.0 Project, approved by the CCEA, modernizes taxpayer registration services with technology-driven processes, aligning with the Digital India vision for streamlined and efficient governance. Overview: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the PAN 2.0 Project for the Income Tax Department. The …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3: Various Security Forces & Agencies & Their MandateTerrorism in Hinterland & Border Areas Focus: The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act) has been in the news due to recent high-profile cases highlighting prolonged detentions and stalled investigations. Notable incidents, such as the death of G.N. Saibaba post-acquittal and the postponement of Umar Khalid’s bail plea, …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s Interest. GS 3: Money Laundering and associated Issues Focus: India’s recent Mutual Evaluation Report by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has placed the country in the “regular follow-up” category. While it highlights India’s efforts in combating money laundering and …
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