IMD forecasts ‘above normal’ monsoon
Context : Relevance : GS 1(Geography) ,GS 3(Climate Change) Positive Implications Risks and Concerns Scientific Basis
Retail inflation eases to 3.34%, lowest since 2019
Context : Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy) Policy and Monetary Context Implications Implication: Inflation Management Monetary Policy & Growth Trade-off Sectoral Impact Broader Macroeconomic Linkage
Current Affairs Quiz 16 April 2025
Current Affairs 16 April 2025
Content : Retail inflation eases to 3.34%, lowest since 2019 Context : Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy) Policy and Monetary Context Implications Implication: Inflation Management Monetary Policy & Growth Trade-off Sectoral Impact Broader Macroeconomic Linkage IMD forecasts ‘above normal’ monsoon Context : Relevance : GS 1(Geography) ,GS 3(Climate Change) Positive Implications Risks and Concerns Scientific […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 April 2025
Content: A proclamation of democracy in legislative process Context: The Supreme Court’s verdict in State of Tamil Nadu vs. Governor of Tamil Nadu marks a significant judicial intervention to uphold legislative supremacy and curb executive delays in the law-making process. Relevance: GS 2(Polity ,Constitution,Governance,Judiciary) Practice Question : The recent Supreme Court judgment in “State of […]
PIB Summaries 16 April 2025
Content: NITI Aayog launches Report on ‘Unlocking $25+ Billion Export Potential – India’s Hand & Power Tools Sector’ Context : India’s hand and power tools sector holds immense untapped potential in the global market. NITI Aayog’s latest report charts a strategic roadmap to boost exports to $25+ billion by 2035, transforming India into a global […]
Static Quiz 16 April 2025 (Environment)
Land-holding farmers doing non-farming activities helps efficiency
Study Focus: The study explores how land-holding farmers in rural India, who engage in non-farming activities, experience improved labour efficiency on their farms. Relevance : GS 3 (Economic Development, Agriculture, and Science & Technology) Key Findings: Study Methodology: Role of Non-Farm Activities: Challenges: Recommendations: Implications for Farming: Conclusion: Non-farm activities, especially through migration or entrepreneurship, can […]
Miniature laser grown onto silicon chip could revolutionise computing
Scientists have successfully integrated lasers directly onto silicon wafers, marking a breakthrough in silicon photonics. This innovation promises faster, more energy-efficient data transmission and could revolutionize computing, particularly in data centers and quantum computing. Relevance : GS 3(Science and Technology) Revolutionizing Computing with Silicon Photonics: Background on Silicon Photonics: Challenges in Integrating Lasers with Silicon: Key […]
ASI seeks to shed new light on Dwarka through explorations
Context :The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is undertaking new efforts to explore and study the submerged remains at Dwarka, Gujarat, a site of great cultural and historical significance. Relevance : GS 3 (Research and Development) Historical and Cultural Significance of Dwarka: Recent Fieldwork and Investigations: Previous Archaeological Findings (2005-2007): Specific Excavation near Dwarkadhish Temple (2007): Expansion of […]