India’s Sovereign Debt Debate Context: The recent discourse surrounding India’s sovereign debt, as assessed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has stirred considerable debate. A response from the Finance Ministry aims to provide clarity and address potential misinterpretations regarding the assessment, highlighting key aspects of […]
Kakrapar Atomic Power Station Context: Recently, marking another significant leap for India’s nuclear prowess, the fourth unit of the Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) in Gujarat has attained its inaugural Criticality. Relevance: GS-01, GS-03 (Mineral & Energy Resources, Nuclear Technology) Key Highlights: Criticality in Nuclear […]
Red Sea Tanker Hit by Drone Context: A Gabon-flagged crude oil tanker named m.v Sai Baba, en route to India, found itself in a one-way attack drone in the southern Red Sea. This unsettling incident, involving an all-Indian crew and managed by an Indian company, […]
National Sports Awards 2023 Announcement Context: Recently, the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has revealed the recipients of the National Sports Awards 2023. Main Highlights: The President of India will give away the awards on 9th January 2024. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award […]
India’s jobs crisis, the macroeconomic reasons Context: India grapples with a pressing jobs crisis, evident in both official data and ground-level reports. The editorial- “India’s jobs crisis, the macroeconomic reasons” of The Hindu, dives deeper into the macroeconomic factors contributing to this crisis, focusing on […]
Ransomware attacks on Indian IT: New concern Context: Ransomware attacks have emerged as a significant cause for concern in the Indian IT sector. The recent incident involving HCL Technologies, a prominent IT services provider, highlights the potential threats faced by these organizations. Relevance: GS – […]
The World’s Tiniest Fanged Frog Context: A recent scientific revelation has unveiled the existence of the world’s tiniest Fanged Frog – Limnonectes phyllofolia. Relevance: GS-03- (Species) Fanged Frogs: Genus Limnonectes: The newfound species is part of the Limnonectes genus, housing approximately 75 frog species. These […]
Karnataka Contemplates Repealing Hijab Ban in Classrooms Context: Initially the previous BJP government in Karnataka had instituted the ban on hijab in educational institutions which had prompted legal battles and ignited impassioned debates on cultural and religious freedoms. The present Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, has now […]
India’s Inaugural Winter Scientific Expedition to the Arctic Context: The Union Minister has initiated India’s first-ever Winter Scientific Arctic expedition. Relevance: GS-03 (Science and technology) Main Highlights: The winter scientific expeditions by India to the Arctic, spanning from November to March, provide a unique opportunity […]
Telecommunications Bill, 2023: Boon or bane Context: The article “Telecom law upgrades for a digital authoritarian state”, explores the recent passage of the Telecommunications Bill, 2023, announced via a tweet by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, with a focus on the deliberate use of the term […]