What is the Darien Gap? And why are more migrants risking this Latin American route to get to the US? Subject: IR Section: Places in news Darien Gap: The Darien Gap is a dangerous, dense jungle stretching across northern Colombia and southern Panama. Lacking paved roads, it spans approximately 60 miles (97 kilometres) […]
China lithium boom slows as sagging prices batter high-cost miners Subject: Geography Section: Eco geography Context: The decline in lithium prices, essential for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, is negatively affecting China’s lithium mining industry, particularly the mining of lepidolite, a type of hard rock ore costly to process into lithium. Lithium is mined […]
President appoints former IAS officers Gyanesh Kumar, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu as new Election Commissioners Subject: Polity Section: National Body Context: President Droupadi Murmu appointed retired IAS officers Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu as new Election Commissioners, based on the recommendations of a selection panel led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Details: These […]
Dahej: Major reason for large semiconductor investments in Gujarat Subject: Geography Section: Economy geography Context: Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union Minister of Railways, Communications, and Electronics & Information Technology, highlighted the significant influence of Dahej’s large chemical cluster on attracting major semiconductor investments to Gujarat’s South-west coast. Details: The Union Cabinet sanctioned the creation […]
Ministry of Minority Affairs approves ‘Centre of Jain Manuscriptology’ (GUCJM) at Gujarat University Subject: History Section: Art and culture Context: In the spirit of ‘Virasat Se Vikas’ and ‘Virasat Se Samvardhan’, The Ministry of Minority Affairs inspired by ‘Panch Pran’ of Honorable Prime Minister, has approved the ‘Centre of Jain Manuscriptology (GUCJM) at […]
Lead-acid batteries most successful example of circular economy Subject: Science and tech Section: Msc Context: Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited is among the largest lead-acid battery manufacturers in India, clocking in a revenue of over Rs 10,000 crore in FY23. What is a lead acid battery? A lead acid battery is a […]
What it will take to have simultaneous elections in India Subject: Polity Section: Elections Context: The High Level Committee on One Nation, One Election headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind has recommended that elections to Lok Sabha and state Assemblies should be held at the same time. More on news: The committee […]
Topic no. 26 – India’s Rankings in Human Development and Gender Inequality Subject: IR Section: Reports Human Development Index (HDI): 2022 Ranking: India ranked 134 out of 193 countries. HDI Value: 0.644 2021 Ranking: India ranked 135 out of 191 countries. HDI Value: 0.633 Trend: India’s HDI value increased to 0.644 in 2022, […]
Review of NBFC Categorisation by RBI: Potential Impact and Significance Subject: Economy Section: Monetary Policy The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to review the categorisation of Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) in 2024, nearly two years after introducing a revised regulatory framework. This review has become necessary due to the growth of […]