Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Context: The President Shri Ram Nath Kovind led the nation in paying homage to Bharat Ratna Baba Saheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his 132th birth anniversary. Relevance: GS I- History Dimensions of the Article: About B R Ambedkar Contributions About B R Ambedkar He was born into a caste that was considered untouchable, he faced […]
Red Star Over Solomon Islands
Context: A recent leaked document has revealed that the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific has reached a deal with China which outlines an unprecedented level of security cooperation. This is the first deal of its kind for Beijing in the region. Relevance: GS II- India and its neighbourhood relations Dimensions of the Article: About […]
Long Period Average
Context: The country is likely to receive a normal monsoon for the fourth consecutive year, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its first Long Range Forecast (LRF) for this year. Rainfall in the four-month June-September southwest monsoon season was in the normal range in 2019, 2020, and 2021 as well. Relevance: GS I- Geographical Features & […]
Understanding the Sovereign Debt Crisis in Sri Lanka
Context: Recently, The Sri Lankan government decided to default on all its foreign debt worth $51 billion as it awaits financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The government stated that it took the decision to preserve its dwindling foreign reserves to pay for the import of essential items. Ratings agencies such as Fitch, […]
Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition & Development) Act, 1957 [CBA Act]
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the policy for use of land acquired under the Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition & Development) Act, 1957 [CBA Act]. The policy provides for utilisation of such land for the purpose of development and setting up of […]
Looming Power Crisis in India
Context Temperatures have shot up across many parts of the country with the early onset of summer, leading to a rise in the demand for power. Instances of power outages have been reported in several states. Relevance GS-III: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Dimensions of the Article Why is there a concern around […]
India Solar Power Energy Targets
Context India is likely to miss its 2022 target of installing 100 gigawatts (GW) of solar power capacity a/c to a report. This is because of rooftop solar lagging behind, the authors say. Relevance GS-III: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Dimensions of the Article India’s Solar Policy Solar energy: India among the peers […]
India’s Solar Power Energy Targets
Context: A report, jointly prepared by two energy-research firms — JMK Research and Analytics and the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis — says India will likely miss its 2022 target of installing 100 gigawatts (GW) of solar power capacity. This is because of rooftop solar lagging behind. Relevance: GS III- Environment Dimensions of the Article: […]
India To Grow At 8% by World Bank
Context: India is projected to grow at 8% over the current fiscal year (April 1- March 31), and 7.1% over the next (2023-24) fiscal year, the World Bank said in its bi-annual South Asia Economic Focus Reshaping Norms: A New Way Forward. Relevance: GS III- Growth and Development Dimensions of the Article Highlights of the Report: […]
Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan
Context: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Ministe has approved continuation of revamped Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) for implementation during the period from 01.04.2022 to 31.03.2026 to develop governance capabilities of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: […]