Increasing global uncertainties may impact exports Context: The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) suggests that escalating geopolitical tensions could impact the country’s exports by affecting global demand. Relevance: GS-03 (Economy) Highlights: India’s outbound shipments experienced a decline of 3.11% to $437 billion in 2023-24, […]
China all set for launch of mission to far side of moon Context: China is set to launch a robotic spacecraft to the moon’s far side, marking the beginning of a series of missions aimed at establishing a crewed landing and a lunar base. Relevance: […]
GRID-INDIA Context: Recently, GRID-INDIA has been designated as Mini-Ratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) by the Ministry of Power. Relevance: GS-3 (Economy) Key highlights: Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA) was conferred the status of Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) by the […]
Centre releases disaster relief funds for Karnataka and T.N. Context: Recently, the Union government has sanctioned ₹3,730.32 crore from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) for relief assistance to Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Relevance: GS-02 (Government policies and interventions) Key Highlights: Karnataka received ₹3,454.22 crore […]
300 Units Of Free Electricity Every Month Context: Recently, the Prime Minister assures 300 Units Of Free Electricity Every Month For Citizens Under PM Surya Ghar Yojana. Relevance: GS-02 (Government policies and interventions) Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: It is a rooftop solar scheme for […]
Study says solar radiation available for producing power falling in India Context: Solar radiation available for conversion to electricity by solar panels is decreasing in several Indian locations, according to an analysis by IMD scientists. Relevance: GS-02 (Government Policies and interventions) Facts for Prelims: Solar […]
SC backs EVMs, rules out revival of paper ballots Context: Supreme Court upholds EVM system, rejects plea for paper ballots, citing logistical challenges and advantages of EVMs. Relevance: GS-02 (Polity) Facts for Prelims: EVMs were first used in the Paravur Assembly Constituency of Kerala in […]
IMT TRILAT- 2024 Context: The second edition of the India Mozambique Tanzania (IMT) Tri Lateral (TRILAT) Exercise, named IMT TRILAT-2024 recently took place from March 21 to March 29, 2024. INS Tir and INS Sujata represented India in this joint maritime exercise, aimed at enhancing […]
Partial Relaxation of Onion Export Ban Context: The Union government has partially relaxed the indefinite ban on onion exports, allowing for the immediate export of 2,000 tonnes of white onions from Gujarat. Relevance: GS-03 (Economy) Key Highlights: Export of white onions will be permitted only […]
Supreme Court Registry Refuses Petition to abolish the Collegium system Context: The Supreme Court Registry rejected a petition seeking to abolish the Collegium system of judicial appointments and reinstate the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC). The Registry aims to prevent a “needless waste of judicial […]