1. Dividing a culture (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 9) Topic: GS1 – History – Indian Culture Context The division of cultural artefacts between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, including Buddha relics and historical manuscripts, follows the bifurcation plan post-Hyderabad’s status change. This process aims to distribute heritage based on acquisition…
1. G7 Leaders Agree on $50 Billion Loan Plan for Ukraine Using Frozen Russian Assets (Source: Indian Express; Section: The World) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies reached a landmark agreement to provide $50 billion in loans for Ukraine, using interest generated from Russian sovereign assets frozen…
1. Study ranks India second in nitrous oxide emissions (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation Context India’s significant role as the world’s second largest emitter of nitrous oxide (N2O), largely from agricultural activities, underscores urgent calls for revising farming practices…
1. Bihar’s call for special category status (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Federal Structure Context Bihar’s Chief Minister has renewed the State’s demand for special category status, aiming to secure more tax revenues from the Centre. This status, crucial amid political dynamics, is…
1. Understand the Indian Ocean and you’ll understand much about earth Topic: GS1 – Geography GS3 – Environment Context The news discusses the significance of the Indian Ocean, particularly its rapid warming and influence on global climate dynamics. It highlights the ocean’s role in providing moisture, sustaining fisheries, and impacting weather patterns, as well as…
1. States told to act on social media groups, sites trading organs Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The Union government alerted States/UTs about illegal organ trading on websites and social media, urging stringent action under the Transplantation of Human Organ and Tissue Act, 1994. This includes penalties and imprisonment…
1. More road projects, higher toll revenue boost the introduction of InvITs Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure – Roads Context ● Investment in road infrastructure in India is on the rise, driven by increased highway development, toll revenue, and toll hikes. ● Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) are becoming major buyers of road assets,…
1. State Finances Report Highlights Fiscal Discipline, Capital Expenditure, and Consumption Divides Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context: The recent report by economists at Bank of Baroda on the finances of Indian states for the financial year ended March 2024 highlights a significant achievement in managing fiscal deficits. Most states successfully limited their fiscal deficit within…
1. Manufacturing sector’s growth lifts GDP to 8.2% Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Context ● India’s real GDP for FY24 grew by 8.2%, exceeding projections and accelerating from FY23’s 7% growth, driven by significant manufacturing sector expansion and robust services performance. ● The National…