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Slowing of GDP growth due to lower govt spending, MCC: RBI Governor Sub: Eco Sec: Monetary Policy Context: RBI Governor said that the slowing of India’s economic growth to a 15-month low of 6.7% in the April-June quarter was due to lower government spending in the wake of the enforcement of the model […]
INS Arighaat: India’s second nuclear sub Subject: Science and tech Section: Defence Context: India’s second nuclear powered submarine, the Arighaat, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam after extensive trials. Background: It is part of India’s Strategic Strike Nuclear Submarine (SSBN) program. The project was initiated more than three decades ago, involving […]
Centre’s Push for ‘2G Ethanol’: Boosting Production and Reducing Imports with Local Enzyme Manufacturing Sub: Env Sec: Suitable Development Why in News The Indian government’s recent BioE3 policy aims to enhance biotechnology-driven manufacturing within the country. A key aspect of this initiative includes setting up local enzyme-manufacturing facilities to support the production of […]
Arunachal Pradesh Protests NHPC’s Proposed 12500-MW Siang River Dam Sub: Geo Sec: Indian geography Why in News Recent protests have erupted in Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang district against the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation’s (NHPC) proposed mega dam project on the Siang River. Local communities, particularly the Adi tribe, are strongly opposing the survey and […]
New Target for Cancer Therapy Discovered by IACS Scientists Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why in News Scientists from the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Kolkata, have identified a novel target for cancer treatment that could pave the way for new therapeutic approaches. Their findings, published in The EMBO Journal, reveal […]
Controversy Over Shivaji Statue Collapse: PM Modi’s Apology and Political Reactions Sub: History Sec: Medieval India Why in News? The collapse of a 35-foot-tall statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district on August 26 has sparked a significant political controversy. The incident has led to widespread criticism, allegations of corruption, and […]
Shift to Organic Farming: Amit Shah Advocates for Health Benefits and Economic Growth Sub : Schemes Sec: Agri Why This Is in the News Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has emphasized the health risks associated with chemical fertilizers and promoted organic farming as a solution. This announcement highlights the government’s commitment […]
China reasserts its claims in regional disputes, pushes rivals’ limits Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: China in recent years has asserted its claims in the long-running disputes far more boldly as its military strength has grown. Chinese action in recent times: China has taken confrontational action in its claims across the […]
Sign MoU for PM SHRI: Pradhan responds to Stalin letter for Samagra Shiksha funds Subject: Schemes Sec: Education Context: After Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this week asking the Centre to expedite the release of its share to the state under the Samagra Shiksha […]
Account aggregator framework, ULI, OCEN to redefine credit access to small firms, individuals Subject: Eco Sec: Monetary Policy Context: Initiatives like the Account Aggregator framework, Unified Lending Interface (ULI), Open Credit Enablement Network (OCEN) would help redefine credit access, particularly for small businesses and individuals, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das […]