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India accounts for 35% of cargo handled by Murmansk this year Subject : Geography Section: Economic geography Context: India’s engagement with Russia’s Arctic region has been strengthening with India-bound goods constituting the maximum share of cargo handled this year by Murmansk, located about 2,000 km northwest of Moscow. Northern Sea Route (NSR): The […]
With amended act kicking in, Odisha has no ‘deemed forest’ Subject :Environment Section: Environment Law Context: The Odisha government has sent a letter to district officials underlining that industry requests to divert forest land for non-forestry purposes now ought to conform with the amended Forest Act and that ‘deemed forests’ as a category […]
275 bird species counted during survey at corbett tiger reserve Subject :Environment Section: Protected Areas in news About the survey report: Survey conducted by: World Wide Fund (WWF) India, Tiger Conservation Foundation and Village Volunteer Protection Force The report is compiled by Oriental Trials, an NGO working for conservation of wildlife. About 275 […]
HC bats for animals’ right to live without fear, orders relocation of 495 families near T.N. Tiger reserve Subject :Environment Section: Protected Areas in news Context: Highlighting the right of animals to live free from fear and distress, the Madras High Court has ordered relocation of 495 families of Thengumarahada village, situated within […]
On I-Day, Stalin seeks transfer of education back to State List Subject :Polity Section: Federalism Context: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Tuesday called for transferring education back to the State List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. The objective is to eliminate centralized examinations like NEET and regain control over […]
Vishwakarma Yojana soon for artisans, says PM Subject : Schemes Introduction Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day address from Red Fort. Vishwakarma Yojana was introduced to support traditional artisans’ skill development. Allocation of around ₹13,000 to ₹15,000 crore to empower traditional craftsmanship. Beneficiaries include weavers, goldsmiths, blacksmiths, laundry workers, barbers, etc. Launch on […]
PM Modi’s New Scheme to Help Urban Poor Build Houses Subject :Schemes Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 15 announced a new scheme to help urban poor build houses in cities. Under this program, they would receive relief in interest rates and loans taken from banks to construct their houses. Scheme Details […]
SC plans expansion of infra; e-Courts to offer national link Subject :Polity Section: Judiciary Announcement by CJI D.Y. Chandrachud Plans to expand Supreme Court with 27 additional courts and 51 judges’ chambers. Currently, Supreme Court has 17 courtrooms and 2 registrar courts. Current judicial strength: 32 judges. Importance of Overhaul CJI emphasizes need […]
Per capita income could go up to ₹14.9 lakh by 2047 Subject :Economy Section: National Income Context: India’s per capita income is set to increase 7.5 times to ₹14.9 lakh, or about $12,400, per annum by FY47 from ₹2 lakh ($2,500) in FY23 Key Points: Per capita income is expected to increase from […]
Is zero revenue deficit desirable? Subject : Economy Section: Fiscal Policy Key Points: Reducing revenue deficit to near zero to manage fiscal deficit especially in a crisis situation is accepted as fiscal wisdom. A single minded pursuit of this target, accompanied by a mindless transition to capital expenditure can hurt the poor and […]