1. JAPAN INDIA MARITIME EXERCISE – 24 (JIMEX – 24) COMMENCED AT YOKOSUKA JAPAN Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context INS Shivalik’s participation in the Japan – India Maritime Exercise 2024 (JIMEX 24) marks the eighth edition of this bilateral exercise since its inception in 2012. The exercise aims to enhance maritime…
1. Government to provide assistance to construct 3 crore rural and urban houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government policies Context The Indian government, through the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, has successfully completed 4.21 crore houses with basic amenities for poor families over the past decade. In response to…
1. Shri Narendra Modi takes oath as Prime Minister for the third term Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context Shri Narendra Modi was sworn in as India’s Prime Minister for a third consecutive term, emphasising his commitment to serving 140 crore Indians. The ceremony, held at Rashtrapati Bhawan, included a diverse Council of Ministers and…
1. CSC signs MoU to convert 10,000 FPOs into CSCs Topic: GS2 – Governance GS3 – Agriculture Context The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between CSC SPV and the Ministry of Agriculture aims to convert 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) into Common Service Centers (CSCs). This initiative enhances rural digital empowerment by providing citizen-centric services and…
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,…