Mains Paper 2: International Relations Prelims level: 2008 proposal Mains level: Bilateral agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Context: • Along the coastal areas of Porbandar, Mangrol, Veraval in Gujarat and the Union Territory of Diu on India’s western…
Mains Paper 2: Governance Prelims level: Ayodhya Ram Temple Mains level: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability Context: • The bhoomi pujan or the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a grand temple for Lord Sri Ram in Ayodhya…
Mains Paper 3: Economy Prelims level: MGNREGA Mains level: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Context: • India is facing a structural demand problem, one that predates the COVID-19 shock. • This…
Mains Paper 2: Health Prelims level: Serological tests Mains level: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Context: • After the results of Delhi’s first serological survey were announced, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal suggested…
Mains Paper 3: Economy Prelims level: CPI inflation rate Mains level: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Context: • The RBI has prudently decided to keep its powder dry for now, citing…
• Government of India has extended Line of Credit (LoC) worth $18 million to the Government of Maldives. The aim is to expand the fishing facilities at Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO). The project aims to invest in fish collection…
• Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) National Awards for excellence in Earth System Science have been announced. About: • This year the Life Time Excellence Award is being awarded to Professor Ashok Sahni for his significant contribution in the field…
• The catastrophic explosion at Beirut port that has so far killed at least 100 people was caused by over 2,700 tonnes of ammonium nitrate kept in storage for over six years. About: • In its pure form, ammonium nitrate…
• The ITER Organization is celebrating the Start of Assembly of the ITER Tokamak with a ceremony at Saint-Paul-Lez-Durance, France. The Celebration has been hosted virtually by French President Emmanuel Macron. About: • ITER is one of the most ambitious…
• RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das announced that the repo rate will remain unchanged. The RBI MPC has unanimously voted to maintain the status quo on policy rates. • Measures are aimed to improve liquidity for micro enterprises and alleviating the…
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation stone at Ram temple site in Ayodhya. Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, UP CM Yogi Adityanath also took part in ‘Bhoomi Pujan’. He offered prayers to Lord Ram…
• Large-scale solar power projects continue to face land acquisition challenges and other bureaucratic hurdles even as the government is looking to attract investments in this sector. About: • Industry is asking for faster decision-making for making land available and…
