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 […]
India’s Arctic Exploration Context: India’s recent foray into Arctic exploration marks a significant milestone, with four climate scientists undertaking the country’s first winter expedition in the region. This endeavor at the Himadri research station in Svalbard, Norway, signifies a shift from previous summer missions, presenting […]
Issue of domestic violence against women Context: Recently, the Delhi High Court highlighted the universal applicability of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act of 2005, emphasizing the need for comprehensive legal protections for all women, irrespective of their background. Relevance: GS-02 (Polity) What […]
Heat Action Plan (HAP) Context: As temperatures rise across India, the onset of heatwaves has become increasingly frequent, posing significant challenges to public health and infrastructure. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has already issued heat alerts in several regions, indicating the early arrival of extreme […]
Model Code of Conduct (MCC) Context: The Election Commission has decided to make public its enforcement actions regarding the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during its inaugural month, including specific details of measures taken. Relevance: GS-02 (Polity) About: The Model Code of Conduct is a […]
India’s Demographic Transition Context: India’s population growth trajectory has garnered attention, with projections indicating a surge to 1.7 billion by 2065, as per the UN Population Division. This highlights a pivotal demographic shift, underscoring the ongoing transition of the Demographic Dividend in India. […]
Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) Context: The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, Government of India, is set to administer the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) as part of the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram on […]
Action Plan on Anti-Microbial Resistance Context: Recently, an Action Plan on Anti-Microbial Resistance was released by the Central Advisory Committee of FSSAI. Relevance: GS-02 (Health) Highlights: The deliberations of the meeting were focused on creating awareness amongst farmers regarding the judicious use of antibiotics in […]