Santhal Rebellion Subject :History Context: Australian historian and author Peter Stanley’s new book Hul! Hul! provides a unique insight into the oft-overlooked Santal rebellion of 1855, led by the brothers Sidhu and KanhuMurmu. Concept: The Santhal revolt (also known as the Hulrevolt ) started on 30th June 1855, with the help of prominent leaders like […]
Arab Summit Subject: International relations Context: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will not attend an upcoming Arab summit in Algeria in compliance with doctors’ recommendations to avoid travel. What is Arab League: The Arab League is a union of Arabic-speaking African and Asian countries. It was formed in Cairo in 1945 […]
Centre cancels FCRA licence of Rajiv Gandhi Foundation Subject :Polity Context: Recently, theMinistry of Home Affairs has cancelled the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) licence of Rajiv Gandhi Foundation (RGF) and Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust (RGCT) for alleged violations of the provisions of the Act. What is FCRA: The law sought to regulate […]
Districts as export hub scheme Subject :Government Schemes Context : Districts as export hubs scheme may be announced in Budget 2023-24. Concept : The government’s ambitious project for developing districts as export hubs by promoting one item with potential for increased exports from the identified districts, is likely to be announced in the […]
Ordinance to hike SC and ST reservation gets Gov nod Subject :Polity Context :Karnataka governor Thawarchand Gehlot gave his assent to the state government’s ordinance to increase the quota of the Scheduled Caste (SC) and the Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities in jobs and the education sector. Concept : Passage of the ordinance increases […]
Monetary policy operations Subject :Economy Context: There could be changes, both in technical settings as well as the overall operating framework of monetary policy operations. Monetary policy trends: Traditional/normal times– Open Market Operations with the stated objectives to manage liquidity and indirect impact on yield curve. At the same time, specific frictions in […]
Migrant labour Subject :International relations Context: A regional alliance between South Asian and Gulf countries is the only way to stop the exploitation of low-skilled migrant worker Details: The Gulf alone accounts for close to 50 per cent of Indian migrants. “Kafala” or sponsorship system in the Gulf that enables employers to wield […]
LVM3-M2 One Web India-1 Mission Subject : Science and Technology Context: UK-based One Web launched 36 satellites in collaboration with ISRO, at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. Details: Starting in 1999, ISRO had so far put into orbit 345 foreign satellites ( mission took the tally to 381). Recently ,Starlink also applied for the licence […]
Topic 1: Tourism: Can this be the next big thing for India? Topic 2: 30 years of economic reforms