Indian Navy unveils new epaulettes for admirals Context: The Indian Navy has unveiled a new design for admirals’ epaulettes. The design incorporates an octagon inspired by the naval ensign and pays homage to the rajmudra of Chhatrapati Shivaji, marking a departure from the previous British-inspired […]
Kerala seeks norms for Governors on reserving Bills Context: Kerala has approached the Supreme Court seeking guidance on the conditions under which the Governor can reserve Bills for the consideration of the President, withhold approval, or return them to the Assembly. Relevance: GS-02 (Parliament) Article […]
Disaster Response Fund Context: The recent disagreement between the Central and Tamil Nadu governments regarding flood relief brings attention to the crucial need for well-defined criteria in allocating disaster assistance. Relevance: GS03 (Disaster Management) Mains Question: Evaluate the disagreements between the Centre and State governments […]
Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) – 8th Conclave of Chiefs (CoC) Context: The Royal Thai Navy hosted the 8th edition of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs (CoC) in Bangkok, Thailand, spanning from December 19 to 22, 2023. Relevance: GS-03 (Security) Main […]
Ministry of Rural Development Inks MoU with Reliance Retail’s JioMart Context: The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Reliance Retail’s JioMart to facilitate the inclusion of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) associated with Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission […]
India- Russia: Renewing ties Context: India and Russia’s diplomatic efforts to reinvigorate ties have taken center stage with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s extensive five-day visit to Russia. This visit holds particular significance as it unfolds against a backdrop of evolving global dynamics and altered […]
Government orders genome sequencing of all COVID cases Context: Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj, has reiterated directions for carrying out genome sequencing of all COVID-19 cases in order to confirm the number of cases caused by the JN.1 variant. Relevance: GS-03 (Biotechnology, Health) Genome sequencing: […]
Qatar court drops death penalty for eight Indians Context: A Qatari court had previously sentenced eight former Indian Navy personnel to death on charges of espionage, causing diplomatic tension between India and Qatar. In a recent event, the Court of Appeals in Doha has commuted […]
Surge in Illegal Migration from India Context: Recently, 303 Indians were forced to return from a French airport which has highlighted the challenges faced by those attempting to migrate. The increase in the number of Indians trying to enter the U.S. through risky routes, especially […]
A new economics for inclusive growth Context: In “Breaking the Mould: Reimagining India’s Economic Future,” Raghuram Rajan and Rohit Lamba advocate a shift from traditional manufacturing policies to a focus on exporting high-end services. However, this recommendation sparks surprise, considering India’s decades-long struggle with generating […]