India and WTO Context: India is advocating for the reinstatement of the Appellate Body and reforms to the Dispute Settlement system at the ongoing WTO Ministerial Conference-13 in Abu Dhabi. Relevance: GS03 (Economy) Key Highlights: The Appellate Body, which serves as the appellate arm of […]
Tripartite MoU signed at Bharat Tex 2024 Context: At Bharat Tex 2024, a significant tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was inked between the Textiles Committee, Government e-Marketplace (GeM), and Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE), with the objective of promoting upcycled products crafted from textile […]
India’s first domestically built hydrogen fuel cell ferry boat Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first domestically built hydrogen fuel cell ferry boat, marking a significant step in embracing clean energy solutions. Relevance: GS-03 GS-02 (Scientific Innovations & Discoveries) (Government Policies & Interventions) Key […]
On irregularities in vertical devolution Context: Recent agitations in Kerala and Karnataka shed light on issues within fiscal federalism in India. The 16th Finance Commission (FC) needs to address concerns regarding vertical and horizontal inequalities in resource allocation. Two major concerns are the shrinking divisible […]
India to have its own space station by 2035, Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India aims to establish its own space station by 2035. He emphasized India’s commitment to exploring the moon and bringing back samples from its surface, with plans for future […]
First Ammunition-Missile Manufacturing Complex in UP Context: Adani Group recently launched South Asia’s largest ammunition and missile complex in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, covering 500 acres. Relevance: GS-03 (Security) Main highlights: This facility is set to become one of the region’s most comprehensive integrated ammunition manufacturing […]
Why science needs sustainable funding Context: The theme for National Science Day 2024 is “Science for Sustainable Development”. India aims to achieve developed country status by 2047 through sustainable means, as reflected in its commitments under the Paris Agreement and global fora. Relevance: GS-03 (Science […]
Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2022-23 Context: The latest Household Consumption Expenditure Survey reveals shifts in consumption patterns. Conducted between August 2022 and July 2023, this survey is the first major data release since 2011-12, providing insights into ground realities at the household level. Relevance: GS-03 […]
Garbhini-GA2 Context: Researchers have developed an India-specific artificial intelligence model to precisely determine the gestational age of a foetus in the second and third trimester of pregnancy. The model has been designed by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras and the Translational Health Science […]
Why were surrogacy rules modified? Context: The Union government modified the Surrogacy (Regulation) Rules, 2022, allowing married couples to use donor eggs or sperm for surrogacy. Relevance: GS – 02 (Government Policies & Interventions, Social Empowerment) Prelims: Surrogacy Law, Surrogacy (Regulation) Act 2021, Altruistic surrogacy, […]