1. 4th Meeting of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement Joint Committee Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context ● The 4th Joint Committee meeting for the review of AITIGA (ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement) occurred in Putrajaya, Malaysia. ● Co-chaired by officials from India and Malaysia, delegates from all ASEAN countries participated. ● The aim is…
1. INDIAN NAVAL SHIPS DELHI, SHAKTI, AND KILTAN COMPLETED THEIR VISIT TO SINGAPORE. Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations. Context ● Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan visited Singapore from 6th to 9th May 2024, part of the Eastern Fleet’s deployment to the South China Sea. ● The visit aimed at bilateral…
1. Sixteenth Finance Commission (XVIFC) invites suggestions/views from general public, institutions and organisations on issues related to its terms of reference Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Constitutional Bodies Context ● The Sixteenth Finance Commission (XVIFC), chaired by Dr. Arvind Panagariya, has been established to make recommendations for a five-year period starting April 1, 2026….
1. BRO celebrates its 65th Raising Day Topic: GS3 – Internal Security Context: ● The Border Roads Organisation’s (BRO) 65th Raising Day celebration in New Delhi, chaired by Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane. ● It highlights the BRO’s contributions to national security, technological advancements, completion of infrastructure projects, and gender inclusivity, amidst increased budgetary support….
1. ECI directs responsible and ethical use of social media platforms by political parties and their representatives Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context ● The Election Commission of India instructs political parties to responsibly use social media in elections, warning against misinformation and deep fakes. ● Parties must remove offensive content within three hours from…
1. India and Australia to work closely for collaborative projects Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context ● India and Australia held a productive Joint Committee Meeting to bolster their $24 billion merchandise trade ties. ● Discussions ranged from resolving trade agreement issues to enhancing cooperation in critical services, signalling a commitment to…
1. 2nd Session of India-Nigeria Joint Trade Committee held in Abuja Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context: ● A delegation from India, held a Joint Trade Committee meeting with Nigerian counterparts in Abuja. ● Discussions aimed to review bilateral trade and investment ties, identify areas for cooperation, and address impediments to trade….
1. India and New Zealand to have deeper collaboration in Pharma, Agriculture and Food Processing Industries, among others Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context ● 11th India-New Zealand Joint Trade Committee (JTC) Meeting, convened in New Zealand to strengthen bilateral relations. ● Discussions focused on enhancing trade and cooperation, addressing market access…
1. Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo system successfully flight-tested by DRDO off the Odisha coast Topic: GS3 – Internal Security Significant for UPSC: Demonstrates advancements in defense technology and implications for maritime security, aligning with national security priorities. Context: ● The news reports the successful flight test of the Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART)…
1. Combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) increases by 5.2 per cent (provisional) in March, 2024 as compared to March, 2023. Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Understanding the performance of core industries is crucial for assessing India’s economic growth and industrial development for UPSC. Context: ● The news reports on the performance of India’s…