FinMin pushes for reforms to spur FDI Context : The Finance Ministry has argued forcefully for steps to encourage FDI flows, which decreased last year and may continue to be muted in the months ahead. It suggested that authorities pay more attention to the problems […]
Meta Takes Aim At Twitter With The Launch Of Threads Context : The application is marketed as a text-based Instagram; posts are limited to 500 characters, which is higher than Twitter’s character restriction of 280, and can include links, photographs, and videos up to five […]
SC asks NGO to move Centre against the issue of sarpanch-patism in politics Context : The NGO claimed that the practice of unelected male relatives controlling politics and decision-making behind women amounted to a “sheer mockery of constitutional democracy.” The NGO was represented by attorney […]
Pakistan hopes India will adopt Indus Water Treaty Context : Pakistan expressed its hope that India would follow the Indus Waters Treaty in “good faith” after New Delhi declared on Thursday that it cannot be forced to take part in “illegal” proceedings at the Permanent […]
V.O. Chidambaram Pillai Context: On the occasion of the birth anniversary of freedom fighter V.O. Chidambaram Pillai, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, offered his heartfelt tributes. Relevance: GS-01 (Modern Indian History) About: Entrepreneurial Spirit and Nationalist Endeavors: V.O. Chidambaram Pillai, an Indian freedom fighter […]
Food Inflation and Its Implications on Price Stability Context: India’s economic activity shows signs of softening momentum, as indicated by the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for the manufacturing sector and the Services Business Activity Index. However, the exclusion of MSMEs from the survey […]
Internationalization of the Indian Rupee Context: The government’s recent announcement for the internationalization of the Indian rupee brings historical context, but challenges such as devaluation and demonetization have impacted confidence. Addressing concerns from neighboring countries is crucial for a successful rupee internationalization. Relevance: GS-03 (Indian […]
The Urgent Need for a Uniform Civil Code in India Context: India, known for its diverse cultural fabric, is home to a multitude of religions, each governed by its distinct personal laws concerning marriage, divorce, adoption, inheritance, and succession. However, the absence of a Uniform […]