India-Qatar Relations: The Imperative of Rescuing Indian Nationals Facing Death Penalty Context: The recent decision by a Qatari court to impose the death penalty on eight Indian nationals, accusing them of espionage, has stirred widespread concern in the Nation. Background: The trial was highly secretive, […]
Global Uncertainties and India’s Economic Landscape in 2023-24 Context: Recently, the RBI reaffirmed its 6.5% GDP growth projection for the year by cautiously balancing the impact of geopolitical tensions. Relevance: GS-03 (Indian Economy- Inflation, Monetary Policy, RBI) Mains Question: Discuss the factors influencing the RBI’s […]
80% of India’s urban population has access to high-speed Internet: PM Context On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised telecom operators’ achievement in expanding 5G service in urban areas, claiming that more than 80% of India’s urban population now had access to high-speed technology. What […]
Mizoram has the highest cancer incidence rate Context The most recent evidence from an 18-year trend analysis shows a steady increase in cancer incidence and mortality in the state, with stomach cancer emerging as the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men and lung cancer […]
Shelling by Pak. Triggers Scare in Jammu’s Arnia Context Uneasy silence and panic reigned in communities along the zero line in Jammu’s Arnia sector after an eight-hour firefight between Indian and Pakistani troops threatened the 2021 ceasefire pact. What do we know about the Indo-Pakistan […]
Dark pattern sales by airlines, online agents deemed ‘cybercrime’ Context Following complaints about practices by airlines and online travel agents that involve tricking customers into making unintended purchases — such as paying for seats — while booking flight tickets, which one government official referred to […]
The panel holds back its report on crime Bills Context Following pressure from opposition parties asking for more time to analyze it, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs postponed its adoption of a draft report on three Bills proposing to overhaul existing criminal legislation. […]
India-Pakistan ceasefire violations What do we know about the Indo-Pakistan border? The Indo-Pakistan border is the international border that separates the Republic of India and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The boundary stretches for approximately 2,300 kilometres through Jammu, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. The India-Pakistan […]
141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session Context: The Prime Minister inaugurated the 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session in Mumbai. The Session provides an opportunity for interaction and knowledge sharing among the various stakeholders related to sports. Main Highlights: The Prime Minister underlined the significance […]
India’s green hydrogen move may worsen pollution if steps are not in place, says study Context According to a report by the environmental and energy think-tank Climate Risk Horizons (CRH), India’s intentions to manufacture so-called “green hydrogen” — gas produced without resulting in fossil fuel […]