About A One District One Product
Context: The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has approved ODOP for 713 districts of 35 States and UTs under Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme on the recommendations of respective States / UTs. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About One District, One Product Objectives of the […]
Is India Losing Sheen for Investors?
Context: India experienced a 7.6% growth in its GDP during the second quarter (July-September) of the year, signalling a positive trend in economic expansion. However, the substantial decrease in foreign direct investment (FDI) raises concerns, particularly given India’s recent emergence as an attractive investment destination and a credible alternative to China. Relevance: GS-2 Government Policies […]
Goods and Services Tax (GST) Reforms
Context: The Goods and Services Tax (GST), now in its six-and-a-half-year milestone this month, has generated nearly ₹3.4 lakh crore during October and November. October witnessed the second-highest monthly collections, and November followed closely as the third highest. Relevance: GS3- Mains Question: Healthier inflows from GST offer policy makers the bandwidth to fix its flaws. Comment in the context of recent GST collection figures. (10 marks, 150 […]
Methane Alert and Response System
Context: Recently, the Methane Alert and Response System (MARS) notified governments of 127 plumes spanning four continents and identified 1,500 plumes in its pilot stage. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Methane Alert and Response System: International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO): -Source: Indian Express
About A Monkeypox virus
Context: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has witnessed a significant increase in Monkeypox(mpox) cases, with 12,569 suspected cases and 581 deaths reported from January to November 2023. Relevance: GS II-Health Dimensions of the Article: About Monkeypox virus Zoonotic disease Transmission: Symptoms and treatment Treatment: -Source: Indian Express
What Are Exit Polls?
Context: Recently, the exit polls results were released for five states Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance (Representation of People’s Act) Dimensions of the Article: What are exit polls? Issues with exit polls Rules governing exit polls in India -Source: Indian Express
About The All India Judicial Service
Context: Recently, the President of India advocated for All India Judicial Service (AIJS) to enhance diversity in the judiciary by increasing representation from marginalized social groups. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: All India Judicial Service (AIJS) Centralized System for Judicial Appointments Historical and Constitutional Foundation Necessity for AIJS Current Recruitment Process for District Judges […]
Advocates (Amendment) Bill 2023
Context: During a debate on the Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the Lok Sabha, Law Minister said that the central government is open to a policy on transfer of high court judges. The Bill has been passed by the Lok Sabha. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Appointment and Transfer of […]
NCRB 2022 Report on Crime in India
Context: The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) released its annual report on crime in India for the year 2022. The report is a compilation of data on reported crime from across the country, and provides the big picture of broad trends in crime registration. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Overview […]
COP28 Summit: Tripling Nuclear Capacity by 2050
Context: At the COP28 climate meeting, more than 20 countries have pledged to triple the global nuclear installed capacity by 2050, in a bid to attain a net-zero emissions status. Just as in the case of the pledge tripling renewable energy, India is not a part of the nuclear energy commitment as well, in keeping with its […]