Central Consumer Protection Authority Context: In a recent event, Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) had asked public comments on the Draft Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisement in the Coaching Sector. Relevance: GS-02 (Polity) Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) : The Central Consumer Protection Authority […]
MnBi2S4 Context: Researchers have recently discovered a distinctive process of electric polarization induced by magnetic ordering in a newly discovered mineral called “MnBi2S4.” Relevance: GS03 (Science and Technology) Highlights: In this study conducted at the Chemistry & Physics of Materials Unit at […]
Core sector output growth spurts Context: India’s 8 core sectors have seen an increase in their output growth of 6.7% which is a three month high in February. Relevance: GS-03 (Economy) Key highlights: Crude oil production increased by 7.9% which is an […]
Sangam: Digital Twin’ Initiative Context: Department of Telecommunications (DoT) unveiled the ‘Sangam: Digital Twin’ initiative. Relevance: GS02 GS03 (Government policies and intervention, Science and technology) What is ‘Sangam: Digital Twin’ ? Sangam: Digital Twin is a Proof of Concept distributed in two […]
Decline in India’s Net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Inflows Context: Recently, the Finance Ministry reported a significant decline of 31% in India’s net FDI inflows, owing to Global Economic Uncertainty and Higher Interest Rates Relevance: GS03 (Economy) Key Highlights: With a slight […]
Employment scenario in India grim, says ILO report Context: The India Employment Report 2024,’ stated that the share of unemployed youth in India with secondary or higher education nearly doubled from 35.2% in 2000 to 65.7% in 2022, indicating a significant challenge for educated individuals […]
Scheme Guidelines for Pilot Projects on Use of Green Hydrogen in Transport Sector Context: The Government of India has come out with guidelines for undertaking pilot projects for using Green Hydrogen in the transport sector. Relevance: GS-02 GS-03(Government policies and intervention, Conservation) Background: With the […]
Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA) Context: The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA), Chennai started a national campaign to achieve 100% farm registration in the country from Nagapattinam. Relevance: GS-03 (Food security) Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA) : The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA) was established under the Coastal Aquaculture […]
AHIDF Scheme Context: Recently, the Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying launched the revamped AHIDF Scheme. Relevance: GS-02 (Government schemes and policies) Background: Initially it was introduced in June 2020 as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan Initiative. The Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development […]
Smart Gram Panchayat: Revolution towards Digitization of Gram Panchayat Context: Union Minister recently launched a pilot project ‘Smart Gram Panchayat: Revolution towards Digitization of Gram Panchayat’ to extend PM-WANI Service in Gram Panchayats of Bihar’s Begusarai District. Relevance: GS02 (Government Schemes and Policies) Facts for […]