Vision India@2047 Context: In anticipation of India’s 100th year of Independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to disclose – “Vision India@2047”, strategic plan that aims to uplift the nation to a developed status, envisioning a robust $30 trillion economy. Relevance: GS – 3 (Growth […]
Impacting a woman’s freedom to reproductive choices Context: In a recent case, X vs Union of India, the Supreme Court of India declined a woman’s request to terminate a 26-week pregnancy after the Court observed that the termination could not proceed under the Medical Termination […]
UPSC tightens rules for appointment of State police chiefs Context Only police personnel having at least six months of service remaining before retirement will be considered for selection as a State’s Director-General of Police (DGP), according to modified rules announced last month by the Union […]
October gross GST collections climb to ₹1.72 lakh crore Context In October, India’s gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) receipts increased at a 10-month high rate of 13.4%, reaching the second-highest monthly tally of 1.72 lakh crore. What is the background behind the GST? […]
Modi pays tribute to Patel Context On the occasion of India’s first Home Minister’s birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral homage to Sardar Vallabhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Narmada, Gujarat, on Tuesday. He also initiated various development initiatives at the […]
PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina, is set to inaugurate the Akhaura-Agartala rail line Context Bangladesh and northeast India will re-establish train communication through Tripura on Wednesday, closing a nearly seven-and-a-half-decade gap. The much-anticipated Akhaura-Agartala rail link will be virtually launched at 11 a.m. on Wednesday […]
Japan-India Semiconductor Supply Chain Partnership Context: Recently, the Union Cabinet sanctioned a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between India and Japan concerning the Japan-India Semiconductor Supply Chain Partnership. Relevance: GS-03 (Science and technology) Main Highlights: The MoC, signed in July 2023, aligns the Ministry of Electronics […]
Climate Finance Context: The synthesis report of Climate Change 2023 highlights the urgency of addressing climate change and its impact, further intensifying the demand for increased mitigation actions by developing countries. Relevance: GS – 3 (Environmental Pollution & Degradation) Prelims: Climate Finance, COP 26, Kyoto […]
The stance of the Maldives President-elect on India Context: Following the victory of President-elect Mohamed Muizzu in the Maldivian presidential election, he has emphasised his desire to send Indian troops out of the country. Relevance: GS – 02 (Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, Regional Groupings, Indian […]