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A Crucial Six Months for India-U.S. Ties

Editorial of the Day: A Crucial Six Months for India-U.S. Ties (The Hindu)

Context: This article highlights the recent appointment of Eric Garcetti as the U.S. Ambassador to India after a gap of two years and the planned visits of the Indian Prime Minister to the U.S. and the U.S. President to India for the G20 summit later this year. It also mentions the importance of increased engagement …

Aspirational Districts Programme in Dhenkanal

Case Study of the Day: Aspirational Districts Programme in Dhenkanal

Context: The Aspirational Districts Programme is an initiative launched by the Indian government in 2018 to accelerate the development of 115 districts across the country that have been identified as being lagging in key development indicators. One of the success stories of this program is the transformation of Dhenkanal district in the state of Odisha, …

National Family Health Survey

Stats IQ: National Family Health Survey

National Family Health Survey NFHS: The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) is a large-scale, multi-round survey conducted in a representative sample of households throughout India. It provides estimates on key indicators related to population, family planning, child and maternal health, nutrition, adult health, and domestic violence, among others. Increasing Cases of NCDs: The incidence of non-communicable diseases …

Lieutenant Governor of Delhi

Lieutenant Governor of Delhi

Context: The Supreme Court has disputed the Lieutenant Governor’s authority of nominating the members to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi without the aid and advice of counsel of ministers. The Current Governance Model of New Delhi Delhi enjoys special status in India. The National Capital Territory of Delhi Act (NCTDA), 1991 created Delhi as a …

Legalizing Gambling in India

Legalizing Gambling in India

Context: The Tamil Nadu Governor has given assent to the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill, 2022. Decoding the Bill Prohibition on online gambling: The bill defines online gambling as wagering or betting and includes playing such games of chance for money or other stakes. Stakes include virtual credits, …

India Space Policy 2023

India Space Policy 2023

Context: The Indian Space Policy 2023 was recently approved by the Union Government. What are Major Provisions of Indian Space Policy (ISP) 2023? Delineation of Roles: ISP delineates responsibility to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), New Space India Limited, and Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe). NSIL: Strategic activities related to the space …

Current Affairs for UPSC Exam 2023

Current Affairs 11th April 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Current Affairs 11th April 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam State Energy Efficiency Index 2021-22 Context: Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy released the report of State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2021-22. About the State Energy Efficiency Index 2021-22 The index was developed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), in association with …

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GPSC Final Answer Key 2023 Out For Civil Services, Download PDF

GPSC Final Answer Key 2023 GPSC Final Answer Key 2023: The GPSC Final Answer Key 2023 for the Gujarat Administrative Service, Class-1, Gujarat Civil Services, Class-1 and Class-2, and Gujarat Municipal Chief Officer Service, Class-2 has been made available by the Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC). The official website, gpsc.gujarat.gov.in, provides the access to the …