India’s Market Capitalization Surge Context: India’s equity market cap surpasses Hong Kong, securing the fourth position globally. As of January 23rd, the total valuation of Indian listed companies reaches $4.33 trillion, outpacing Hong Kong’s $4.29 trillion. Top three are the US, China and Japan. Relevance: […]
India and Maldives Context: The India-Maldives relationship encounters fresh turbulence due to the impending arrival of the Chinese ship Xiang Yang Hong 03. This comes in the aftermath of disputes over derogatory remarks, the call for an Indian tourist boycott, and disagreements regarding Indian troops […]
India Enters Agreement for Lithium Exploration & Mining Project in Argentina Context: An agreement has been formalized between Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) and the state-owned enterprise of Catamarca province in Argentina. Relevance: GS-02 (International Relations) Project Details: Under this accord, KABIL is set to […]
Bridging the Gender Gap: Unlocking Equality through Early Childhood Education (ECE) in India Context: The Annual Status of Education Report highlights a concerning gender gap in STEM course enrollment, with boys outnumbering girls. In this editorial analysis, dated May 17, 2020, Sarah Iype delves into […]
Constitutional Rights vs. Statutory Recognition: Critical Inquiry on Article 30 Context: Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, leading a seven-judge Bench, raised a fundamental question about whether the right of a minority community to establish an educational institution or university, as guaranteed by Article 30 of the […]
Mosquirix Context: Cameroon has achieved the milestone of being the first country to regularly administer Mosquirix, the world’s first malaria vaccine for children. Relevance: GS-03 (Health, Scientific Innovations) About: Mosquirix, commercially known as RTS,S/AS01, is an injectable vaccine designed to combat P. falciparum, the predominant […]
Decommissioning of INS Cheetah, Guldar, and Kumbhir Context: On January 12, 2024, the Indian Navy bid farewell to its venerable assets, INS Cheetah, Guldar, and Kumbhir, as they were decommissioned after an illustrious four decades of dedicated service to the nation. Relevance: GS-03 (Security) Event […]
The need to overhaul a semiconductor scheme Context: The semiconductor Design-Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme, a crucial component of India’s $10 billion Semicon India Program, faces scrutiny as it falls short of its target to support 100 start-ups over five years. This mid-term appraisal provides an […]
Project BHISHMA Context: The BHISHM Cube, part of Project Arogya Maitri, emerged as a life-saving force in Ayodhya by playing an important role in rescuing Ramkrishna Srivastava, a key member of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, who suffered a heart attack during the consecration event. Relevance: […]
PM Modi’s New Solar Initiative Context: Following the consecration of the Ram idol in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of the ‘Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana.’ The scheme aims to install rooftop solar panels on one crore households, promoting self-reliance in the energy sector. […]