Current affairs

Tapping into Kazakhstan’s Rare Earths Potential

India is navigating a critical juncture in its energy transition, focusing on renewable sources while grappling with the increasing demand for rare earth elements (REEs). Despite being the fifth-largest holder of REEs, India imports about 60% of its rare earths...

PM Matsya Sampada Yojana, Objectives, Beneficiaries

Context: India has experienced significant growth in fish production, with an 83% increase since 2013-14, reaching a record 175 lakh tons in 2022-23. About PM Mastya Sampada Yojana PM Mastya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) launched in 2020 is a 5-year (FY...

PM Rashtriya Bal Puruskrar 2024, Categories, Notable Awardees

About PM Rashtriya Bal Puruskar This is the highest civilian honour for children in India organised by The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development. It is awarded annually to children in the age group of 5-18 years for their...

Centre Scraps No-Detention Policy for Classes 5 and 8

Context: The Union Government has abolished the no-detention policy for Classes 5 and 8 across schools under its jurisdiction. It will affect schools like Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, Sainik Schools and Eklavya Model Residential Schools. About New Rules Under...

Caste-based Disparities in IT Sector

The study utilized data from two NSSO surveys: the 78th round (2020-21) and the 68th round (2011-12), encompassing a sample of 29,289 individuals. The analysis controlled for observable factors affecting employment outcomes and used public sector industries as a benchmark...

Daily Quiz 26 December 2024

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IAS Services in India, Background and Current Challenges

Background of IAS Services in India Pre-Independence Era Origin in British Administration: Civil services in British India came with the implementation of Macaulay’s Report 1835. Later in 1858, the Imperial Civil Service (ICS) was established by the British in India....

Kashmiri Artisans give Wings to the Dodo in Papier Mache

Context: Kashmir’s papier-mâché artisans are reviving the extinct dodo by crafting colourful models decorated with symbolic floral and forest prints. These handcrafted dodos are in high demand, particularly in Europe and Mauritius. About Dodo Dodo was a flightless bird that...

Bangladesh anti-graft panel to probe Russia-backed Rooppur Nuclear Project

About Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Location: Pabna district, 160 km from Dhaka (on the eastern bank of Padma (Ganga) river) It is Bangladesh’s first nuclear power plant. It consists of twin 1,200-megawatt units. Its construction started in 2017. After completion...

GATT-ification of the World Trade Organization

This ongoing situation is largely attributed to the United States blocking the appointment of new AB members, a stance that has persisted across multiple administrations, including those of Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden. The WTO’s Foundational Promise (1995)...