Current Affairs 01 February 2023
CONTENTS Economic Survey 2023: Key Takeaways Context: Recently, the government tabled the Economic Survey 2022-23. The Survey laid out the outlook for India’s growth, inflation and unemployment in the coming years. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is the Economic Survey? What are the main takeaways this year? GDP growth: Inflation: Unemployment: […]
PIB Summaries 01 February 2023
CONTENT Core Sector Growth Context: India’s 8 core sectors’ output growth hit a 3-month high of 7.4% in December, from a revised uptick of 5.7% in November, with all sectors save crude oil reporting a rise. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Inflation) Dimensions of the Article: What is Index of […]
Static Quiz 01 February 2023 (Geography)
Economic Survey 2022-23 Highlights
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, presented the Economic Survey 2022-23 in the Union Parliament today. The highlights of the Survey are as follows: Chapter 1) State of the Economy 2022-23: Recovery Complete The Indian economy is in a broad-based recovery, driven by high private consumption, strong GDP growth forecast for […]
World Economic Situation and Prospects 2023
Context: Recently, the United Nations has released a new report World Economic Situation and Prospects 2023, which stated that the Global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is likely to drop to 1.9 % in 2023 from 3 % in 2022. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Report Findings: Inflation Recession Global Output Country […]
About Albinism
Context: Recently a partial albino dhole (Cuon alpinus) has been photo-documented in Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary. Relevance: GS III- Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Conservation Dimensions of this article: About Albinism: About Dholes Conservation Status About Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary Source: The Hindu
About Kelp Forests
Context: A recent study has revealed that Kelp forests are declining because of climate change. Relevance: GS III: Water Resources Dimensions of the Article: Key Findings of the Study: About Kelp Forests: Significance of Kelp Forests: Source: Down to Earth
Mughal Gardens Will Now Be Called as Amrit Udyan
Context: The Rashtrapati Bhavan gardens — popularly known as the Mughal Gardens was renamed as Amrit Udyan. Relevance: GS I: Art and Culture Dimensions of the Article: The Amrit Udyan: A Landscape of Mughal and English Styles Charbagh Style of Mughal Gardening in India Source: The Hindu, Indian Express
75th Death Anniversary Of Mahatma Gandhi
Focus: GS I: History Why in News? Prime Minister of India paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 75th Death Anniversary at Gandhi Smriti, New Delhi. About Mahatma Gandhi Mahatma Gandhi’s Death Anniversary
National Commission for Women
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? The Hon’ble President of India will address the 31st Foundation Day of the National Commission for Women in Delhi. About the National Commission for Women (NCW) Violence against women in India Constitutional Safeguards and Legislations