‘Statio Shiv Shakti’ approved as name of Chandrayaan-3 landing site Context: The International Astronomical Union (IAU) working group for Planetary System Nomenclature has approved the name “Statio Shiv Shakti” for the landing site of Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander. Earlier, PM Modi has announced that the point […]
Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana Context: Recently, the Prime Minister announced the Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Relevance: GS-02 (Government policies and interventions) Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: It is a rooftop solar scheme for free electricity. The scheme aims to light up 1 crore […]
“Fragile 5” to “Top 5” Context: India recorded a rapid rise across various global parameters and universal benchmarks in the last ten years. Relevance: GS-03 (Growth and Development, Economy) Key highlights: Global Innovation Index: India has emerged as the fifth largest economy and the 3rd […]
Tuberculosis Context: 24th March every year is observed as the World Tuberculosis (TB) Day to spread awareness about the disease and how best to combat it. Relevance: GS-02 (Health) Facts for Prelims: India’s target for TB elimination is by 2025. Global Target […]
Kilkari Scheme Context: Recently the union Ministers of State for Health and Family Welfare virtually launched the Kilkari programme. It is a Mobile Health (m-health) initiative for beneficiaries in local content in Gujarat and Maharashtra. Relevance: GS-02 (Government policies and interventions) About the Kilkari Scheme […]
India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) sign loan Context: Recently, the Government of India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) sign a $200 million loan to tackle flood and erosion risk along the Brahmaputra River. Relevance: GS-03 (Environment) Key highlights: The Government of India and the […]
Real GDP growth may hit 8% this fiscal year Context: The Finance Ministry suggests that India’s economy may grow by around 8% in the fiscal year 2023-24, surpassing the National Statistical Office’s (NSO) projection of 7.6% real GDP growth. Relevance: GS-03 (Economy) Facts for prelims: […]
The Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), 2019 Context: The government recently issued regulations for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019, marking the commencement of its enforcement more than 4 years after its approval by Parliament in December 2019. Relevance: GS-02 (Government policies and interventions) […]
National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) Context: National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) is launching the BhashaNet portal on Universal Acceptance Day to promote linguistic diversity and digital inclusion in India. Relevance: GS-02 (Governance) About National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI): It […]
India – Rwanda Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) Context: Recently, India and Rwanda held their maiden Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting. Relevance: GS-02 (International Relations) Main highlights: Bilateral relations between India and Rwanda have been cordial and have grown steadily over the years. […]