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India’s Role in Shaping AI Governance at the AI Action Summit Sub: Sci Sec: Awareness in AI, Computer Why in News India has accepted France’s invitation to co-chair the AI Action Summit scheduled for February 10-11, 2025, in Paris. This summit follows similar global meetings in the UK (2023) and South Korea (2024). […]
Are Freebies and Welfare Schemes Different Sub: Schemes Sec: Economy Why in News The growing trend of freebie-driven politics has sparked debates on its economic and social implications. While some argue that such schemes are essential for welfare, others believe they impose unsustainable fiscal burdens on state governments. The Supreme Court has also […]
Understanding Bacterial Resistance to Antibiotics Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why in News Antimicrobial resistance has emerged as a major global health concern due to the overuse of antibiotics. In 2021, around 1.2 million deaths worldwide were attributed to antibiotic resistance. In India, hospital surveys indicate that infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria have a […]
Makhana: The Nutrient-Rich Aquatic Crop with Economic Potential Sub: Geo Sec: Eco Geo Why in News Makhana is gaining commercial importance due to its high nutritional value, increasing demand in national and international markets, and government initiatives to boost its cultivation in India. Makhana: Scientific Name: Euryale ferox Family: Nymphaeaceae Common Names: Makhana […]
Is private investment expected to rise? Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman expressed optimism about the potential recovery of private investments in India. She highlighted the government’s actions, such as tax stimulus through income tax breaks and the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) interest rate cuts, as efforts […]
3 Baltic states disconnect from Soviet-era grid to merge with European energy system Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: The Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania officially severed their electricity connection to Russia, Belarus, and the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, ending over 30 years of reliance on the Soviet-era power grid. […]
Budget’s Focus on Agriculture is a positive for Inflation: RBI Sub: Eco Sec: Monetary Policy Why in News? RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasized that the Budget’s focus on vegetables, fruits, and pulses will help control inflation. Inflation is declining, allowing RBI to support growth while maintaining a neutral stance. Context: RBI is to […]
RBI Slashes Repo Rate by 0.25% to Revive Growth Sub: Eco Sec: Monetary Policy Key Takeaways from the RBI decision The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut the repo rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 6.25%, marking the first rate cut since May 2020. The decision aims to stimulate economic growth and […]
9 submarines, 65 ships taking part in TROPEX exercise Sub: Sci Sec: Defence Overview of the Exercise: The Indian Navy’s Theatre Level Operational Exercise (TROPEX) is currently underway in the Indian Ocean Region, from January to March. TROPEX-25 focuses on validating the Navy’s warfighting capabilities and ensuring an integrated response to national maritime […]
Centre holds consultation with States on setting up biomanufacturing facilities Sub: Schemes Sec: Sci Context: Following the approval of the Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment (BioE3) policy last August, the Department of Biotechnology held a consultation with States to discuss setting up biomanufacturing facilities. The BioE3 Policy aligns with India’s vision of […]