Green Credit Programme (GCP) Why in News? The Green Credit Programme (GCP), designed to promote afforestation in degraded forest lands for green credits, is under scrutiny due to concerns about prioritizing financial gains over ecosystem restoration. The Union Environment Ministry aims to address these concerns […]
Exercise Tiger Triumph – 24 Context: Recently, Exercise Tiger Triumph, a military exercise between the United States and India that focuses on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) was conducted from 18 to 31 March 2024. Relevance: GS-02 (International Relations) About Ex Tiger Triumph : […]
Indian economy projected to grow 6.5% in 2024: UNCTAD Context: The UN report forecasts India’s economy to grow by 6.5% in 2024, maintaining its position as the fastest-growing major economy globally. This growth is attributed to factors such as strong public investment and robust demand […]
New private investments dip 15%; States lead capex rise Context: In the fiscal year 2023-24, India witnessed a notable decline in fresh private sector investment plans, with foreign investors reducing their outlays by nearly a third. This dip in new investment announcements has raised concerns […]