1. 122 dead as landslides flatten Wayanad villages (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Disaster and disaster management Context A devastating series of landslides in Vythiri taluk, Wayanad district, Kerala, killed at least 122 people and injured 197, with the death toll expected to rise….
1. Quad calls for end to violence in Ukraine, Gaza, and Myanmar (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The Quadrilateral group (Australia, India, Japan, and the U.S.) announced the expansion of the Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) into the Indian Ocean Region,…
1. ‘Secret changes have been made to draft Broadcasting Bill’ (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) has criticised secret changes to the draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry, which consulted only selective industry representatives….
1. Supreme Court Extends Stay on UP Police Notice Requiring Shops on Kanwar Yatra Route to Display Owners’ Names (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 18) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government policies – Issues arising out of their design & implementation. Context: The Supreme Court extended its order from July 22, which had “prohibited…
1. Supreme Court Affirms States’ Authority to Tax Mining Activities, Distinguishing Royalties from Taxes (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 17) Topic: GS2 – Polity GS3 – Indian Economy Context: A nine-judge Constitution Bench ruled that Indian states can impose taxes on mining activities and collect royalties from mining leaseholders, which do not interfere with…
1. India committed to FTA with the U.K., says Modi (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to finalising an FTA with the UK during talks with Foreign Secretary David Lammy. The discussions focused on…
1. FM revises personal income tax slabs (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 2) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revised the income tax slabs and increased standard deductions under the new tax regime to provide relief to middle-class taxpayers and promote higher disposable income. Key changes…
1. Economy likely to grow by 7% this year: Survey (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The Indian economy is set to grow by 6.5% to 7% this year, focusing on addressing inequality and unemployment. The Economic Survey for 2023-24 highlights the need for…
1. India’s garment export woes self-inflicted: report (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Effects of liberalisation on the economy. Context India’s garment exports, valued at $14.5 billion in 2023-24, are hampered by high import duties, complex procedures, and outdated regulations. Competitors like Vietnam and…
1. India plans to enter into carbon crediting mechanism with Japan (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context India and Japan are preparing to sign a Memorandum of Cooperation to establish a Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) for carbon trading. This mechanism will allocate and track…