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India to outpace Japan to become second largest economy in Asia by 2030 Subject: Economy Section: National Income Context: India to outpace Japan as second-largest economy in Asia by 2030 More about the news: India is on a remarkable economic journey, with its Gross Domestic Product projected to reach USD 7.3 trillion by […]
Telangana’s law under scanner Subject : Polity Section: Constitution Context: Telangana stringent preventive detention law is under the spotlight. More about the news: Telangana stringent preventive detention law is under the spotlight. In at least three separate instances, the Supreme Court has red-flagged the Telangana government’s use of the law. The latest was […]
Why the ‘world’s most gender-equal country’ is protesting inequality Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: Iceland PM joins women’s strike More about the news: Women of Iceland, often called the world’s most gender-equal country, went on a one-day strike to protest against gender discrimination. The striking women were joined by the Prime […]
Nuseirat refugee Camp Subject : IR Section: Places in news Context: Israel attacked the Nuseirat Refugee camp in central Gaza. Some more details about the -Nuseirat refugee Camp: Nuseirat is a Palestinian refugee camp located five kilometers north-east of Deir al-Balah. The refugee camp is in the Deir al-Balah Governorate, Gaza Strip. The […]
Ahead of Diwali warning issued on illegal import of firecrackers Subject :Economy Section: National Income Key Points: The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) has warned against the import of foreign-made fireworks illegally using false declarations. Fireworks have been declared as a restricted item under Indian Trade Classification (Harmonised System) — ITC (HS) […]
Household investments on physical assets on the rise Subject :Economy Section: National income In News: Households optimistic about future earnings prospects according to the Ministry of Finance’s Monthly Economic Review (MER). Key Points: With Net household financial savings dropping to a multi-decade low of 5.1% of the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022-23, […]
National Single Window system to start companies, LLPs Subject : Economy Section: Capital market In News: Company incorporation now available under the centre’s single-window approval system. Key Points: Companies and limited liability partnerships (LLPs) can now be incorporated using the central government’s National Single Window System (NSWS) which offers various central and state […]
Fixing fashion’s pollution problem with natural dyes Subject :Environment Section: Pollution Textile industry in India: Accounts for more than two percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and provides direct employment to 45 million people. This water-intensive industry is a polluting one, as it generates one-fifth of the world’s industrial water pollution. Usage […]
As Ken-Betwa project barrels ahead, new research finds river interlinking could worsen drought Subject :Geography Section: Physical geography Context: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change awarded the final forest clearance to the Ken-Betwa river interlinking. National Water Development Authority is overlooking river interlinking in India. Details: Research study done by IIT […]
‘Iron Beam’: Israel’s deadly laser tech can be used against Hamas’ missiles; how it works Subject :Science and Tech Section: Defence Context: Israel’s RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems is developing two High Energy Laser systems: IRON BEAM and LITE BEAM. Iron Beam system: It is a 100kW class High Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS). […]