Supreme Court modifies order on the eco-sensitive zone around protected areas. The Supreme Court has modified its judgment to make eco-sensitive zones (ESZ) of at least one kilometre around protected forests, national parks and wildlife sanctuaries across the country mandatory. The decision was made by a Bench led by Justice B.R. Gavai. Apex court reasoned…
Rajasthan proposes Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Bill, 2023. Context The gig economy is a significant source of employment for youth and migrant workers in India. Lack of recognition and benefits has led to harsh working conditions, including low pay, long working hours, and job insecurity. The Rajasthan government has proposed the Gig Workers (Registration…
India’s “Operation Kaveri” to evacuate Indians stranded in war-torn Sudan. Syllabus Tags: GS 3: Disaster Management; GS 2: International Relations. Context: India’s “Operation Kaveri” is underway to evacuate Indians stuck in war-torn Sudan. The operation involves the Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy and is coordinated by the Ministry of External Affairs. India is…
4th India – Mozambique joint defence working group meeting held in New Delhi. Context: India and Mozambique held their 4th Joint Defence Working Group meeting. News: The meeting discussed military training, exercises, medicine, and capacity building. India highlighted its growing defence production capabilities Mozambique expressed gratitude for India’s support in countering security threats, including terrorism….
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Maratha Empire (1674 – 1818) The Maratha Empire, flourishing from the 17th to the 18th century was a strong and key force in Indian History, known for its strong military, innovative governance, and resilience against foreign invasions. The Maratha’s rise in the Deccan began in the early 17th century under the leadership of Shivaji. He…
Introduction To broaden the country’s socio-economic development, the Government has used social overhead capital to enhance development in the country’s remote areas via budgetary allocations, subsidies and effective programme delivery. In an integrated approach to developing infrastructure, the Government put forth the National Infrastructure Pipeline with a projected investment of 111 Lakh Crore FY20-25. Infrastructure…
Visionary Budget for Making India a Developed Nation The Indian agriculture sector has grown at an average annual growth rate of 4.6% during the last six years. It grew by 0% in 2021–22 compared to 3.3% in 2020–21. As a result of essential reforms undertaken by the government, the country has become the fifth-largest economy…
Mughal Empire Babur, a Central Asian ruler descendant of the Turco-Mongol conqueror Timor, founded the Mughal Empire. He laid the foundation of the mighty Mughal Empire, which was consolidated by Akbar, and lasted for about two centuries. The Mughal Empire reached its zenith during Aurangzeb’s rule, after which its decline started, catalysed by its conflict with the…
Infrastructure Financing Infrastructure Financing refers to the set of mechanisms devised to Fund Infrastructure projects. Financing is the most critical aspect of infrastructure creation. Mechanisms of Infrastructure Financing There are various mechanisms used to finance Infrastructure: Government funding – Government often makes budgetary provisions for Infrastructure funding. The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), under the…
Waterways Transport India is a land of rivers surrounded on three sides by ocean. It has around 7500 kilometres of coastline and 14,500 km of potentially navigable waterways. Moreover, it is strategically located on key international trade routes. This unique natural resource and strategic geographic location endow India with vast potential in trade through Waterways…