The Democratic Status of India under Scanner
Context: The V-Dem Institute, based in Gothenburg, released its 2024 Democracy Report, asserting that India’s status had declined from an “electoral autocracy” in 2018 to “one of the worst autocracies.” The report noted a deterioration in nearly all democratic elements in more countries than those showing improvement, specifically highlighting freedom of expression, fair elections, and freedom of […]
On the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)
Context: The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), initiated by the Indian government in 2019, aimed to reduce atmospheric Particulate Matter (PM) levels by 20-30% by 2024, based on 2017 levels. This target was later revised to a 40% reduction by 2026. The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change allocated ₹10,422.73 crore to facilitate this initiative. Despite proactive […]
International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
Context: Recently, The Prime Minister addressed the 6th edition of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure Relevance: GS III: Disaster Management Dimensions of the Article: About ICDRI Meeting Highlights Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) Growth Impact of Natural Disasters Importance of Resilient Infrastructure Shared Resilience in a Global Context Support for Vulnerable Regions […]
Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products Scheme
Context: The government is setting up a system to verify that only taxes paid on materials used (input duties) are refunded under the RoDTEP scheme. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Taxation) Dimensions of the Article: Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme Features of RoDTEP Scheme RoDTEP Benefits
Current Affairs Quiz 25 April 2024
Current Affairs 25 April 2024
CONTENTS Young Voters Show Reluctance in Participation Ahead of 18th Lok Sabha Elections Context: As India prepares for the 18th Lok Sabha elections, a worrisome trend has emerged: the reluctance of the country’s youngest eligible voters to participate. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What Causes the Reluctance of India’s Youngest […]
PIB Summaries 25 April 2024
CONTENTS RoDTEP Scheme Context: The government is setting up a system to verify that only taxes paid on materials used (input duties) are refunded under the RoDTEP scheme. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Taxation) Dimensions of the Article: Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme Features of RoDTEP […]
Static Quiz 25 April 2024 (Polity)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 April 2024
CONTENTS On the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) Context: The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), initiated by the Indian government in 2019, aimed to reduce atmospheric Particulate Matter (PM) levels by 20-30% by 2024, based on 2017 levels. This target was later revised to a 40% reduction by 2026. The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and […]