Private Cryptos And Financial Crisis
Context RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has stated that cryptocurrencies will cause the next financial crisis, and that developments at crypto exchange FTX have vindicated the central bank’s stance. He made these remarks at a Business Standard-organized BFSI summit in Mumbai. Relevance GS Paper -3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, […]
Surpassing China and Creating Mass Prosperity
Context Relevance GS Paper 2: population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies Mains Question By 2023, India is expected to overtake China as the most populous country (UN report). Discuss the policies and other efforts made by the government in the past to deal with India’s population explosion. […]
J&K Land Grants Rules 2022
Context: Recently, The J&K Lieutenant Governor’s administration notified fresh land rules under J&K Land Grant Rules-2022 and replaced the J&K Land Grants Rules-1960, which dealt with the special rules to grant government land on lease in erstwhile State of J&K. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What do new land laws […]
What are Eco-Sensitive Zones?
Context: Kerala government publishes map for people to seek exemption from ESZ. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What are Eco-Sensitive Zones? Activities Allowed in ESZs How are they demarcated? -Source: The Hindu
About Vadnagar And The Sun Temple of Modhera
Context: Two sites in Gujarat have made it to the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage sites: Vadnagar, and the Sun Temple of Modhera, both in the Mehsana district of northern Gujarat. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Vadnagar, an ancient ‘Living City’ Vadnagar: A centre of Buddhism ASI’s claims -Source: Indian Express
Uncontrolled Re-Entries of Satellites
Context: More than 140 experts and dignitaries have signed an open letter published by the Outer Space Institute (OSI) calling for both national and multilateral efforts to restrict uncontrolled re-entries — the phenomenon of rocket parts falling back to earth in unguided fashion once their missions are complete. Relevance: GS III: Science and technology Dimensions […]
Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill
Context: Recently, Rajya Sabha passed the Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill which the government said would provide an effective legal instrument to combat Maritime Piracy. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill: Key features of the bill: Definition of Piracy: Penalties: Court jurisdiction: The Court will not have jurisdiction over offences committed on a foreign ship unless […]
About One Nation One Ration Card
Focus: GS III-Food Security Why in News? Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has said that the ambitious scheme of the One Nation-One Ration Card across the country has brought a lot of relief to the poor. About One Nation One Ration Card Nodal: Ministry of Finance National Food Security Act
About SAMARTH Scheme
Focus: GS II: Government policies and interventions Why in News? Under the SAMARTH Scheme of Textile Ministry, more than 13,235 artisans have been trained in the last three years. About SAMARTH Scheme Objectives:
About Samudrayaan Mission
Focus: GS I: Geography Why in News? According to the Ministry of Earth Science, the Samudrayaan Mission is expected to be realised by year 2026. About Samudrayaan Mission Significance: About Deep Ocean Mission: Nodal: Ministry of Earth Sciences The major objectives proposed under Deep Ocean Mission are as follows: