Sovereign Green Bonds Context: Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) opened the doors for Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) to invest in India’s Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs), marking a significant step towards funding projects aimed at accelerating the country’s transition to a low carbon economy. […]
Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) Context: Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) is a significant survey conducted by the Pratham Education Foundation, serving as a vital source of information on children’s foundational skills in India. Relevance: GS-02 , GS-03 (Social Empowerment, Education) Overview of […]
ETHANOL 100 Context: The Union Ministry launched ‘ETHANOL 100’ in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, New Delhi, and Tamil Nadu. Relevance: GS-03 (Environment, Economy) About ETHANOL 100: India commenced the sale of ETHANOL 100 across 183 Indian Oil outlets in Maharashtra, New Delhi, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu […]
Encouraging Innovation in Digital Communication: TRAI’s Regulatory Sandbox Recommendations Context: Recently, TRAI has released recommendations on establishing a regulatory sandbox framework to foster innovative technologies, services, use cases, and business models in the digital communication sector. Relevance: GS-03 (Science & Technology) Key Highlights: Recognizing the […]
Sea Defenders-2024 Context: The four-day maritime security exercise ‘Sea Defenders-2024’ between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and United States Coast Guard (USCG) concluded at Port Blair on March 9, 2024, aiming to enhance maritime cooperation and interoperability between the two forces. Relevance: GS-03 (Security) Key […]
Growth and Trade Policy Reforms Context: In a recent development, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised its growth forecast for India’s GDP in the current fiscal year, projecting a 7% expansion compared to its previous estimate of 6.7%. This upward revision is attributed to […]
ISRO’s ‘zero orbital debris’ milestone Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a remarkable feat with its PSLV-C58/XPoSat mission, leaving virtually zero debris in Earth’s orbit. This achievement marks a significant step forward in addressing the growing concern of space debris, a pressing […]
Baobab Tree Context: The Global Society for the Preservation of Baobabs and Mangroves (GSPBM) has launched an initiative to revive the iconic baobab trees in Madagascar. Relevance: GS-03 (Conservation) Overview of Baobab Tree: The baobab tree, also known as the upside-down tree, is a long-lasting […]
On unemployment in Indian States Context: A recent report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Institute for Human Development (IHD) has shed light on a concerning trend: two out of every three unemployed individuals in India are young graduates. This revelation underscores the […]
Mission Divyastra Context: DRDO conducts Mission Divyastra successfully. Relevance: GS-3 (Security & Defence) About Mission Divyastra: Mission Divyastra is the flight test of the indigenously developed Agni-5 missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-Entry Vehicle ( MIRV) technology. It was carried out from Dr APJ Abdul […]