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UNCTAD Report Highlights Shifts in India’s Trade Relations

What is the news? The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Global Trade Report revealed an evolving trade landscape for India, marked by increased reliance on China and the European Union (EU). About UNCTAD UNCTAD is a permanent intergovernmental body established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1964. It is part of… Continue reading UNCTAD Report Highlights Shifts in India’s Trade Relations

Lalit Kala Akademi chief’s powers curbed by Culture Ministry

Why in the news? The Ministry of Culture has restricted the powers of Lalit Kala Akademi (LKA) Chairman, V Nagdas, preventing him from taking any administrative actions without prior consultation with the ministry. The directive was issued, citing rule 19(1) of General Rules and Regulations of LKA, empowering the central government to intervene in administrative… Continue reading Lalit Kala Akademi chief’s powers curbed by Culture Ministry

Workers, not tech, should be state’s priority

Why in the news?  The Aadhaar-Based Payment System (ABPS) has attracted significant attention, mainly because of the many difficulties it encounters What is Aadhaar-Based Payment System (ABPS)? The Aadhaar-Based Payment System (ABPS) is a unique payment system that utilizes the Aadhaar number as a central key for electronically channelizing government payments Aim of ABPS Objective:… Continue reading Workers, not tech, should be state’s priority

Tamil Nadu accounts for 30% of India’s electronics exports

Why in the news?  Nearly 40% of India’s smartphone shipments over the past two fiscal years originated from a single district Kancheepuram. Context  In FY23, Tamil Nadu emerged as India’s foremost exporter of electronic goods, contributing 30% to the country’s total electronic goods exports in FY24. Historically, the state lagged behind Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka… Continue reading Tamil Nadu accounts for 30% of India’s electronics exports

The legal issues surrounding Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest | Explained

Why in the news?  A Delhi Court on Thursday extended the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal till April 1 in the money laundering case Context Mr Kejriwal was arrested on March 21, hours after his plea for interim protection from arrest was rejected by the Delhi High Court. This is… Continue reading The legal issues surrounding Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest | Explained

Katchatheevu Island Conundrum

Why in the news? Prime Minister recently claimed that the then PM Indira Gandhi had given away the island of Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka for no reason. About Katchatheevu Island Katchatheevu is a small, uninhabited island measuring merely 285 acres, lying between India and Sri Lanka. It is situated in the Palk Strait. It was… Continue reading Katchatheevu Island Conundrum

100 Years of Vaikom Satyagraha

Why in the news? This year April 1st marks 100 years of the Vaikom Satyagraha, in Kottayam, Kerala. About Vaikom Satyagraha Vaikom was the epicentre of the Vaikom Satyagraha, which began in 1924. This movement aimed to challenge the ban imposed on marginalized communities from entering the vicinity of the Vaikom Mahadevar Temple in the… Continue reading 100 Years of Vaikom Satyagraha

Recently Awarded GI Tags

Why in the news? Over 60 products from various regions received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag simultaneously, marking the largest batch of GI tags ever granted. What is a GI Tag? A GI is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to… Continue reading Recently Awarded GI Tags

Empathic Voice Interface (EVI): World’s first conversational AI with Emotional Intelligence  

Why in the news? Hume, a prominent research lab and tech firm based in New York, has unveiled Empathic Voice Interface (EVI), world’s first conversational AI endowed with emotional intelligence. What is Empathic Voice Interface (EVI)? Hume’s Empathic Voice Interface (EVI) is powered by its proprietary empathic large language model (eLLM). It can decipher tones,… Continue reading Empathic Voice Interface (EVI): World’s first conversational AI with Emotional Intelligence  

[30 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Bonds, big money, and an imperfect democracy

PYQ Relevance:Mains:  Q) ‘Simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies will limit the amount of time and money spent in electioneering but it will reduce the government’s accountability to the people’ Discuss. (UPSC CSE 2017)  Q) In light of the recent controversy regarding the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), what are… Continue reading [30 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Bonds, big money, and an imperfect democracy

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