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[pib] New Schemes for Co-operatives

Why in the News? The Ministry of Cooperation, since its inception on 6th July 2021, has taken many initiatives to strengthen and deepen the cooperative movement at the grassroots level. What is a Co-operative? A cooperative is “an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations… Continue reading [pib] New Schemes for Co-operatives

Inaugural Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar, 2024 announced 

Why in the News? G Padmanabhan, the Chandrayaan-3 team, Annapurni Subramaniam, and 30 others have been chosen for the inaugural Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP), India’s new national science awards established last year. What is Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar? The RVP comprises four awards: Vigyan Ratna for lifetime achievement. Vigyan Shri for scientists of all ages. Vigyan… Continue reading Inaugural Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar, 2024 announced 

[7th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Powering up to get to the $30-trillion economy point

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q1 Define potential GDP and explain its determinants. What are the factorsthat have been inhibiting India from realizing its potential GDP?  (UPSC IAS/2020) Q2 Explain the difference between the computing methodology of India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) before the year 2015 and after the year 2015. (UPSC IAS/2021)  Note4Students:  Mains:  Challenges related to… Continue reading [7th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Powering up to get to the $30-trillion economy point

How India needs to deal with the new Bangladesh?  

Why in the News? India will require significant political and diplomatic acumen to navigate the fallout from Sheikh Hasina’s fall, which could destabilize and potentially reshape the geopolitics of the subcontinent. Why Hasina’s fall was not a surprise? Long-standing Discontent: Widespread protests against Sheikh Hasina’s government had been brewing over issues like a controversial quota… Continue reading How India needs to deal with the new Bangladesh?  

On UP’s stringent Anti-conversion law     

Why in the news? The UP Assembly’s amendments to its regressive ‘Anti-conversion’ law appear aimed at facilitating misuse, with over 400 cases registered since the original 2021 law. What is UP’s ‘Anti-conversion’ law? Uttar Pradesh’s “Anti-conversion” law, officially known as the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021, prohibits religious conversion through… Continue reading On UP’s stringent Anti-conversion law     

Counting the ‘poor’ having nutritional deficiency       

Why in the news? The National Sample Survey Office has released the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) report for 2022-23, along with public access to unit-level data on household expenditures. What does the recent NSSO Report tell us? The report utilizes various definitions of poverty established by past committees, with the poverty line (PL) being… Continue reading Counting the ‘poor’ having nutritional deficiency       

The Physics of Pressure

Why in the News? Pressure is an indispensable part of life, often unnoticed but always present. It’s the interaction of microscopic particles with the macroscopic world, creating phenomena like air pressure. What is Pressure? Pressure is defined as the force exerted per unit area on a surface.  For example, an apple weighing 100 g exerts… Continue reading The Physics of Pressure

The Waqf Board Amendment Bill 2024

Why in the News? The government has introduced the Waqf Act Amendment Bill 2024, in order to improve administration and management of the Waqf properties. Aim: To address existing issues in the management and administration of Waqf properties, ensuring better transparency and efficiency. It also seeks to improve the legal framework governing Waqf boards and… Continue reading The Waqf Board Amendment Bill 2024

[6th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The social benefits of stock market speculation

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q1 Comment on the important changes introduced in respect of the Long-term Capital Gains Tax (LCGT) and Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) in the Union Budget for 2018-2019. (UPSC IAS/2018)  Q2 Distinguish between Capital Budget and Revenue Budget. Explain the components of both these Budgets. (UPSC IAS/2021)  Prelims:  Under which of the following… Continue reading [6th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The social benefits of stock market speculation

Why was a Customs Duty hike imposed for Lab Chemicals?   

Why in the News? The Finance Ministry has reversed the proposed post-Budget customs duty hike on imported laboratory chemicals following an outcry from scientists. What are the different kinds of chemicals which are imported into the country?   Inorganic Chemicals: This category includes substances like ammonia, phosphoric acid, and sulfuric acid, which are essential for various… Continue reading Why was a Customs Duty hike imposed for Lab Chemicals?   

Powering India’s future  

Why in the News? In her seventh consecutive Budget address, the Finance Minister unveiled initiatives demonstrating India’s dedication to advancing its clean energy transition. Recent Observations In a seventh consecutive Budget speech, the Finance Minister announced measures indicating India’s commitment to its clean energy transition, including developing policies on pumped hydro storage, energy transition pathways… Continue reading Powering India’s future  

The issue of institutional violence, addressing it   

Why in the News? India’s election had 642 million voters, mostly women, but few candidates focused on women’s safety, failing to address the pervasive institutional violence that millions of survivors endure daily. Gender-based Violence: Prolonged and Institutional  Judicial and Police Challenges: A significant barrier to justice is the perception among police officers that complaints of… Continue reading The issue of institutional violence, addressing it   

[pib] PM marks 5 years of abrogation of Articles 370 and 35(A)

Why in the News? The Prime Minister recalled the Parliament’s 5-year-old decision to abrogate Articles 370 and 35(A), calling it a watershed moment. About Articles 370 and 35(A) of the Indian Constitution [1] Article 370:  Description Provision Grants special autonomous status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Nature Initially intended as a temporary provision,… Continue reading [pib] PM marks 5 years of abrogation of Articles 370 and 35(A)

[pib] Bhoj Wetland

Why in the News? The Madhya Pradesh State Wetland Authority has reported that Bhoj Wetland in Bhopal is not at risk of being removed from the Ramsar Convention List of important international wetlands. About Bhoj Wetland Bhoj Wetland is located in the center of Bhopal district in Madhya Pradesh. The wetland includes two man-made lakes:… Continue reading [pib] Bhoj Wetland

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