Listen to the People Not the Numbers
Context: The challenge facing the Indian economy lies in insufficient and unsustainable income growth for a significant portion of the population, rather than a lack of overall economic expansion. Economists, both supportive and critical of the government, are engaged in a debate about job creation and scrutinizing the accuracy of government data. Relevance: GS3- Economy […]
NPAs: Setting the Record Straight
Context: According to information provided by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in response to an RTI query, scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) have written off non-performing assets (NPAs), or bad loans, amounting to over Rs 10,57,000 crore in the last five years. Relevance: GS3- Indian Economy Mains Question: In the context of Non-Performing Assets in […]
International Film Festival of India (IFFI)
Context: The 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) recently commenced with a grand opening ceremony at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Panaji, Goa. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: International Film Festival of India (IFFI): Celebrating Cinematic Excellence Founding and Evolution: Competitive Format: Shift to Goa: Accreditation: Objectives: Role […]
About The Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR
Context: Recently, the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise “VAJRA PRAHAR 2023” commenced at the Joint Training Node, Umroi, Meghalaya. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR 2023: Strengthening Indo-US Defence Ties Edition: Participating Forces: Historical Context: Duration and Location: Objectives: Strategic Significance:
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Key Features of Ixchiq Vaccine
Context: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States recently granted approval for Ixchiq, the world’s first vaccine for chikungunya. Developed by the European vaccine manufacturer Valneva, this novel vaccine represents a crucial advancement in addressing the chikungunya virus (CHIKV). Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Key Features of Ixchiq Vaccine […]
Indira Gandhi Peace Prize
Context: Recently, the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development 2022 was jointly awarded to the Indian Medical Association and the Trained Nurses Association of India as representatives of the COVID-19 warriors in the country. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Indira Gandhi Peace Prize: Inception and Purpose: Award Components: Criteria for Recognition: Distinguished Recipients: -Source: […]
What Is Greenwashing
Context: The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) recently proposed guidelines that aim to check Greenwashing in ads. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What Is Greenwashing? Examples of Greenwashing Effects of greenwashing -Source: Business Standard
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
Context: Recently, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit 2023 took place in San Francisco, United States. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: APEC Leaders’ Summit 2023 Highlights Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC): Establishment and Purpose: Permanent Secretariat: Member Countries: Significance: Operational Framework: Main Goals: India and APEC: -Source: Indian Express
UN Warning on Unprecedented Greenhouse Gas Surge
Context: The United Nations has issued a warning, drawing attention to the unprecedented surge in greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere, reaching new records in 2022. The World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) 19th Annual Greenhouse Gas Bulletin emphasizes the alarming implications of this surge, anticipating increased temperatures, intensified extreme weather events, and elevated sea levels. Relevance: […]