1. India participates in the inaugural Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Clean Economy Investor Forum Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Regional and global groupings Context At the inaugural Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Clean Economy Investor Forum, ten Indian climate tech start-ups were recognized among the top 100. The event highlighted India’s…
1. DoT launches initiative to support MSMEs and Startups in Industry 4.0 transformation Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government policies Context The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is launching a survey to understand challenges faced by MSMEs in adopting Industry 4.0 and integrating 5G/6G technologies.Key findings will guide policy interventions to enhance competitiveness. Organisations and startups…
1. Second Advance Estimates of 2023-24 of Area and Production of Horticultural Crops Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare released the Second Advance Estimates of 2023-24 for horticultural crops, indicating a slight decrease in total production but varied trends in fruit and vegetable production. Analysis of the news: Significance…
1. India participates in ITU’s WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event and ‘AI for Good’ Global Summit Topic: GS2 – Governance GS2 – International Relations – Agreements involving India or affecting India’s interests. Context ● India, leading in global AI standards development, will host the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) 2024 in New Delhi from October 15-24….
1. 77th World Health Assembly adopts amendments to International Health Regulations 2005 based on 300 proposals by member states Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Important International institutions, agencies and fora – their structure, mandate. Context ● The 77th World Health Assembly adopted significant amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005), enhancing global preparedness…
1. India successfully concludes hosting of the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM-46) and the 26th Committee on Environmental Protection (CEP-26) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Agreements involving India or affecting India’s interests. Context ● India hosted the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM-46) and the 26th Committee on Environmental Protection (CEP-26) in Kochi,…
1. Government appoints Shri Ramesh Babu V as Member in Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Statutory Bodies Context ● Shri Ramesh Babu V. was sworn in as a Member of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) on May 21, 2024, a body responsible for regulating tariffs and promoting efficiency and…
1. CDS Gen Anil Chauhan attends Exercise Cyber Suraksha – 2024 Topic: GS2 – Governance Context ● The article reports on Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan’s participation in ‘Exercise Cyber Suraksha – 2024,’ highlighting its aim to strengthen India’s cyber defence capabilities. ● The exercise, conducted by the Defence Cyber Agency, emphasizes collaboration…
1. Jointness 2.0, that is developing Joint Culture in Armed Forces, is the way forward, says CDS Gen Anil Chauhan Topic: GS2 – Governance Context ● Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan outlined the importance of jointness and integration for creating Integrated Theatre Commands (ITC), aimed at enhancing military readiness. ● Speaking at a…
1. Attorney General for India Shri R. Venkataramani delivers Keynote address at 15th Annual Day commemoration of Competition Commission of India Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Constitutional Bodies GS2 – Indian Polity – Statutory Bodies. Context ● The Attorney General of India, Shri R. Venkataramani, delivered a keynote address at the 15th Annual Day…