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Parliament: The North Star of Democracy

In News Recently, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar termed Parliament as the “North Star of democracy” About Recently, Both the houses of Parliament were adjourned due to the opposition creating a ruckus and demanding a discussion on the Hindenburg report on the Adani conglomerate. The report by Hindenburg Research, a US-based investment firm has accused […]

Spy Balloon

Context A high-altitude balloon originating in China entered the United States airspace, causing diplomatic tensions.  The balloon was successfully shot down by the U.S. Air Force. About The USA alleged the balloon to be a surveillance device and accused China of  international airspace violation. But the Chinese government claimed it was a civilian meteorological research […]

Green Deal Industrial Plan

In News European Commission recently presented a Green Deal Industrial Plan to enhance the competitiveness of Europe’s industry About The  Green Deal Industrial Plan involves building a simpler regulatory framework, providing faster access to funds, enhancing skills and improving the EU’s trade network. The proposal aims to bring changes in the following areas: Regulatory Framework […]

Bharat Gaurav Train

In News Indian Railways to introduce Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train under ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ Scheme for special tour Garvi Gujarat. Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train launch is in line with the Government of India initiative “Dekho Apna Desh” to promote domestic tourism.  Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Scheme It was launched by the PM […]

Rise in Drug Abuse

In News Recent surveys by the state Ministry for Excise highlights the rise in the drug overtake cases in Kerala. About In 2022, there was a substantial increase in the number of drug-related offences in Kerala highlighting that drugs have become a major issue for the state. Kerala has seen a 300% increase in drug […]

Reduced funds for MGNREGA in Budget 2023-24

In News Recently, the funds for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme have been reduced in the Budget 2023-24 About The Indian government has reduced the budget for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme to 60,000 crore rupees in 2023-24. The new allocation is 33% lower than the […]

India, UAE & France Trilateral Cooperation Initiative

Context India joined UAE, and France for a trilateral Cooperation Initiative in fields including energy, defence, and economy. About The trilateral was first discussed on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York in September 2022. The initiative will focus on Nuclear and solar power Climate change and biodiversity Defence preparation  Countering infectious […]

Challenges to secure India’s Land Borders

In News India’s significant border challenge is that it has contested borders with Pakistan and China and both of them have a strategic nexus directed against India. India’s borders About: India’s borders are unique due to the variety of terrains through which these borders pass, namely deserts, mountains, glaciers and forests.  It is obvious that […]

PM-KUSUM Scheme

In News The deadline for The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Uttham Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme to install 30,000 MW solar power capacity in rural India by 2022, has now been pushed to 2026 due to Covid- 19. About PM-KUSUM It is a scheme by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy launched in 2019. […]

PM Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group launched in Mission Mode

In News The Finance Minister announced the launch of a new scheme called the Pradhan Mantri PVTG (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups) Development Mission as part of the Union Budget 2023-24. More about the Mission A fund of Rs 15,000 crore for the next three years has been allocated for the socio-economic development of the group. […]