About The Konyak Tribe
Context: The Konyak Union, apex body of the Konyak community, has sought the Nagaland government’s intervention in rectifying the “erroneous” boundary line between the State’s Mon district and Assam’s Charaideo district on Google Maps. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Konyak Tribe: Geographic Distribution: Etymology and Social Structure: Cultural Identity: Cultural Practices: Societal Organization:
About The Review Petition
Context: A group of medical students recently filed a review petition challenging the Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss their writ petition, which sought to cancel the NEET UG 2024 examination. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Review Petitions: Concept and Applicability: Supreme Court’s Authority: Grounds for Review: Review Procedure:
About New India Literacy Programme
Context: In order to push for adult literacy under the New India Literacy Programme (NILP), the Union Ministry of Education (MoE) has defined “literacy” and what it means to achieve “full literacy” in a letter to all States. Relevance: GS II- Education Dimensions of the Article: Literacy under NILP About New India Literacy Programme Objectives […]
Impact of OPEC+ Production Cuts on Global Oil
Context: The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC+) recently decided to reduce oil production, a move that has stirred concerns about global oil market stability and the security of India’s energy supply. In light of this, as India’s fuel consumption is anticipated to surge from approximately 4.8 million barrels per day in 2024 to […]
World Bank Raises India’s GDP Growth Forecast
Context: The World Bank has updated its economic growth projection for India in fiscal year 2025, increasing the GDP growth rate to 7% from the earlier forecast of 6.6%. This upward revision is attributed to significant growth in household real estate investments and heightened investments in infrastructure. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the […]
Supreme Court Inquiry into Open Prisons
Context: The Supreme Court of India has issued a mandate to several states and Union Territories, requiring them to submit detailed reports on the operations of open prisons. This order is a response to escalating concerns about overcrowding in traditional prisons, highlighting the need for transparency and effectiveness in the management of these less restrictive […]
About The Poshan Tracker Initiative
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Women and Child Development has received the National Award for e-Governance 2024 (Gold) for the Poshan Tracker initiative. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Poshan Tracker Initiative Features of the Poshan Tracker App
About The Digital Agriculture Mission
Context: Recently, the Union Cabinet Committee chaired by the Prime Minister Shri of India approved the Digital Agriculture Mission with an outlay of Rs. 2817 Crore, including the central share of Rs. 1940 Crore. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Intervention Digital Agriculture Mission Key Components of the Digital Agriculture Mission Soil Profiling Efforts
About An Upward Tick
Context: The World Bank has revised India’s economic growth forecast for 2024 upwards to 7%, citing improvements in private consumption and rural incomes. Relevance: General Studies Paper III – Economic Development, Mains Question: Discuss the factors leading to the upward revision of India’s growth forecast by international agencies, with particular emphasis on the challenges faced by India’s […]
Gap Between Allocations for Health and Outcomes in Indian States
Context: The article discusses the gap between budget allocations for health infrastructure under two major Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS)—Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) and Human Resources for Health and Medical Education (HRHME). Relevance: General Studies Paper II – Governance Mains Question: Discuss the factors leading to the gap between budget allocations and actual outcomes […]