4th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Startup Forum Context: Recently, the fourth edition of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Startup Forum took place in New Delhi. It was aimed at fostering innovation and collaboration among startups from SCO Member States. Relevance: GS-02 (International Relations) Showcase and Workshop […]
NCBC to summon Karnataka Chief Secretary over Muslim OBC reservation Context: The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) has announced its decision to summon the Chief Secretary of the Karnataka government over the issue of Muslim Other Backward Classes (OBC) reservation. This move comes amidst […]
Government should act on FMCG firms using ‘misleading’ ads Context: The Supreme Court emphasized the need for the Centre to take action against FMCG companies employing misleading advertisements, particularly those targeting vulnerable consumers like families with babies and schoolchildren. Relevance: GS-02 (Government policies and interventions) […]
Navigating the Challenges of Housing For All Context: As the tenure of the current Union government draws to a close, one of its flagship initiatives, Housing For All (HfA) by 2022, envisioned under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in 2015, remains a work in […]
Upholding Electoral Integrity: Understanding the Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1951 Context: Recently, the principal opposition party files an official complaint with the Election Commission, seeking action against the Prime Minister for allegedly invoking religion to create division among communities. The opposition also alleged […]
Gender, Climate, Nutrition, and Food Value Chains Context: A group of women from a self-help group in Khamdorgi village of Chhattisgarh, has undertaken multi-layer farming on a small piece of land to combat land degradation, malnutrition, and ensure consistent income. This initiative, which involves growing […]
Glycemic Index Context: Recently, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) developed a portable, affordable glycemic index (GI) sensor that can determine the GI of different food sources in real-time. Relevance: GS02 (Health) Highlights: Importance of Glycemic Index (GI) and Glycemic Load […]
Removal of Age Limit for purchasing health insurance policies Context: Recently, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) decided to remove the age limit for purchasing health insurance policies. It is a significant step towards inclusivity in healthcare coverage. This move acknowledges the healthcare […]
CBDT Signs 125 Advance Pricing Agreements Context: Recently, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) recorded a milestone by signing 125 Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) in FY 2023-24, the highest ever in any financial year. Relevance: GS-02 (Polity) Highlights: This includes 86 Unilateral APAs (UAPAs) […]
India’s nuanced approach in the South China Sea Context: In March 2024, India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, declared India’s unwavering support for the Philippines in safeguarding its national sovereignty. This statement came amidst the escalating tensions in the South China Sea, also known as […]