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17Feb 2025

Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Launched

Why in the news? Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDKY), aimed at improving agricultural productivity, crop diversification, and credit facilities in 100 districts. The scheme is inspired by the Aspirational Districts Programme. Scheme’s Launch and Background: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the launch of the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi …

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11Feb 2025

PM Modi Co-Chairs Paris AI Summit with France

Syllabus: GS-3: IT & Computers , Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology , Scientific Innovations & Discoveries , Artificial Intelligence Focus: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France for the AI Action Summit underscores India’s growing role in shaping global AI policies. Co-chairing the summit with French President Emmanuel Macron highlights the strategic partnership …

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11Feb 2025

Gaza And Trump’s ‘Expanding the Canvas’ Strategy

Relevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in the News? Geopolitical Shift in West Asia: The region is undergoing a strategic reconfiguration, with Saudi Arabia playing a key role in shaping its future. On February 4, 2025, Trump proposed a dramatic resolution to the …

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04Dec 2024

Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan Marks 9 Years of Accessibility

Why in the news? The Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan celebrates its ninth anniversary, highlighting significant strides in making India more inclusive through improvements in infrastructure, transport, digital platforms, and educational access for persons with disabilities. Introduction: Launched in 2015 by the Prime Minister, the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan (Accessible India Campaign) aims to create a fully accessible …

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29Nov 2024

Census 2025 and NPR Update

Syllabus: GS 2: Population and associated issues. Why in the News? Recently, the NPR update on the 2025 Census, which aims to establish the NRIC has raised questions about its needs, privacy concerns, logistical challenges and potential impact on marginalized communities. Introduction India’s National Register for Indian Citizens (NRIC), which is scheduled to be updated …

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27Nov 2024

Defending India’s Constitution : Challenges and Citizen Response

Syllabus: GS-2: Constitutional Amendments ,Fundamental Rights ,Directive Principles of State Policy ,Judicial Review Focus: Recent concerns about the erosion of democratic values, institutional independence, and rising authoritarianism in India have brought the Constitution and its values into sharp focus. Citizens have mobilized through protests like those against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) to reclaim and …

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31Aug 2024

INDIA SET TO EXCEL AT PARIS 2024 PARALYMPICS

Why in the news? The Indian contingent bagged four medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympics that include one gold medal in the event representing specialised athletic performance and setting national records for para-athletics. source:thestraitstime India’s Medal Tally at Paris 2024 Paralympics: Gold Medal: Avani Lekhara clinched the gold in Women’s 10 metres rifle standing shooting …

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