What is PM SHRI, the ‘showcase’ schools’ scheme that Centre is pushing in states? Sub: Schemes Sec: Education Context: The Centre has stopped funding for the umbrella program for school education in three opposition-ruled states that have refused to implement its PM SHRI scheme. The Samagra Shiksha Scheme, for which funding has been […]
Chouhan asks scientists to carry out research on natural farming, without lowering production Sub: Geo Sec: Eco Geo Context: Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) scientists to research natural farming to maintain crop production levels while protecting soil health for future generations, on the occasion of ICAR […]
CITES defines guidelines on the trade of rosewood species Sub: Env Sec: Species in news Context: The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) has issued guidelines for sustainable harvest and trade of rosewood specimens. Details: CITES oversees the trade of rosewood species in genera Dalbergia, Afzelia, […]
Wild guess Sub: Env Sec: Ecosystem Wildfires as Major CO2 Emitters: If wildfire-affected areas were a country, they would be the second-largest emitter of CO2, only behind China. In 2023, global wildfires released 7,330 million tonnes of CO2, surpassing the 6,000 million tonnes of greenhouse gases emitted by the US in 2022. Calculating […]
Poor performance of India’s most populated states to end hunger & empower women slows down national, global SDG progress Sub: Economy Sec: National Income Context: India has performed the worst on SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 5 (Gender Equality) among the 15 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) monitored, according to NITI Aayog’s SDG […]
Karnataka Cabinet clears Bill mandating 50% reservation for locals in management jobs and 75% in non-management positions Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Context: The Karnataka State Employment of Local Candidates in the Industries, Factories and Other Establishments Bill, 2024. The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the Bill requiring industries, factories, and other establishments to appoint […]
The Problem with Billionaire Consumption Sub: Eco Sec: National Income Introduction: The lavish wedding celebrations of billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s youngest son highlight the issue of conspicuous consumption by the rich. This raises questions about the impact of such private wealth displays in a society with high inequality. Perspectives on Billionaire Consumption: A. Right-Wing […]
Banks’ Deposit Growth Dips to 10.6%; Credit Growth at 13.9% as of June 28 Sub: Eco Sec: Monetary Policy Overview: Deposit growth of commercial banks has slowed to 10.64% for the fortnight ending June 28. Credit growth also saw a decline during this period. Key Statistics: Credit Growth: 13.88% year-on-year (Y-o-Y) increase, reaching […]
Global Bond Index Inclusion to Enhance ‘Indianisation’ of Hot Money Sub: Eco Sec: External Sector Introduction: India’s inclusion in global bond indices is expected to bolster the balance of payments (BoP) surplus and promote the ‘Indianisation’ of global hot money, according to SBI’s economic research team. Key Developments: In September, JP Morgan Chase […]
346 More Defence Items Worth ₹1,048 Crore Removed from Import List Sub: Eco Sec: External Sector Overview: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has notified the 5th ‘Positive Indigenisation List (PIL)’ consisting of 346 items. The aim is to reduce dependence on imports by allowing defence PSUs to place orders worth ₹1,048 crore with […]