International Solar Alliance (ISA) Context: The International Solar Alliance (ISA) recently convened its 5th regional meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, showcasing its commitment to advancing solar power across the globe. Relevance: GS-02 (Regional and global groupings and agreements involving India or affecting India’s interests) About: The […]
Rashtriya Poshan Maah Context: Rashtriya Poshan Maah, a vital part of Mission Poshan 2.0, has emerged as a comprehensive nutrition support program. The 6th Rashtriya Poshan Maah is being held in September 2023. Relevance: GS-02 (Government policies and interventions) About: Its objective is to reinforce […]
Jammu and Kashmir Statehood Context: The current scenario surrounding the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) statehood is marked by a lack of commitment from the Central Government regarding a specific timeline. Relevance: GS-02 (Government Policies and Interventions) Prelims: Article 370 and 35(A) Mains Question: […]
Analyzing India’s Economic Landscape Context: In the first quarter of the year, the GDP and GVA showed 7.8% growth, signifying a positive turn for the Indian economy. However, this growth fell slightly short of the 8% target set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). […]
Indian Navy’s stealth frigate Mahendragiri launched Context Sudesh Dhankhar, the wife of Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, launched Mahendragiri, the seventh and last stealth frigate of Project 17A, on Friday at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. (MDL) in Mumbai. What is Project 17-A? Stealth guided-missile frigates are being […]
Seven years on, mission to clean the Ganga remains a work in progress Context After announcing the ambitious National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) seven years ago, the government has only put in treatment facilities that can handle 20% of the anticipated sewage output in […]
India’s first solar observatory mission to be launched today Context On Saturday at 11.50 a.m., the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) will lift off from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota carrying India’s first solar observatory mission, known as Aditya-L1. What is Aditya-L1? The […]
China’s Economic Challenges Context: The recent news of China’s economic slowdown has stirred a mixed bag of reactions. For years, China has grappled with concerns about economic deceleration and the dreaded middle-income trap. Now the ongoing deflation is casting a shadow not only over China […]
Assam’s Unsung Hero Rediscovered on Stage Context Malati Mem, a multilingual play based on the life and revolutionary fervour of Mangri Orang, an Adivasi with roots in central India, was presented on August 29 by the North East Regional Centre (NERC) of the Indira Gandhi […]
Gandhi Darshan gets a facelift, President to unveil the statue on Sept.4 Context President Droupadi Murmu will dedicate a 12-foot statue of Mahatma Gandhi and a Gandhi Vatika (garden) close to Rajghat on September 4 as part of a celebration of India’s 75th anniversary of […]