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Rahul targets Centre over vacancies in national SC Commission Sub: Polity Sec: National Body Context: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, criticized the BJP-led Union government for the vacancies in the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC). He termed it as “proof of the anti-Dalit mentality of the BJP government.” In […]
Indian digital economy ranked 28th on user spending: report Sub : Eco Sec: National Income Why in News? A State of India’s Digital Economy (SIDE) Report, 2025 published by ICRIER Prosus Centre for Internet and Digital Economy (CIDE) highlights that India ranks 28th globally in digital user spending despite being the third-largest economy. […]
Congress Advocates ‘Bottom-Up Approach’ to reduce Inequality Sub : Eco Sec: National Income The Congress Party has called for a shift in policy making from cronyism (favoring big businesses) to bottom-up empowerment to tackle inequality and low consumption in India. Key Concerns Low Consumption Levels: India’s per capita consumption is ₹1,493—less than one-third […]
Hamas capabilities misjudged by Israel Army, finds probe Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: An Israeli military investigation concluded that Hamas carried out the deadliest attack in Israeli history on October 7, 2023, because the Israeli Army underestimated both the group’s intentions and capabilities. October 7, 2023 Hamas attack: Hamas militants launched […]
Daily Prelims Notes 1 March 2025 Table Of Contents Hamas capabilities misjudged by Israel Army, finds probe Congress Advocates ‘Bottom-Up Approach’ to reduce Inequality Indian digital economy ranked 28th on user spending: report Rahul targets Centre over vacancies in national SC Commission SC sets aside dismissal of two women judicial officers Devastating Avalanche […]
Daily Prelims Notes 28 February 2025 Table of Contents Deep-Sea Hydrocarbon Exploration in the Gulf of Mannar African Giant Pouched Rats: A Novel Approach to TB Diagnosis No negotiation over annexed Ukrainian territory: Kremlin Canada wants new pipelines to avoid tariffs; nobody wants to build them Thailand deports 48 Uyghurs to China, raising […]
Centre seeks to reduce the share of States in federal tax revenues Sub : Eco Sec : Fiscal Policy Why in News? The Union Government plans to reduce the States’ share of tax revenues from 41% to at least 40%. This proposal will be sent to the Finance Commission of India, led by […]
Olive Ridley Turtle Population in India: Trends and Challenges Sub : Env Sec :Species in news Context: A 16-year-long assessment (2008-2024) indicates that the Olive Ridley turtle population in India is “steady or growing.” Rising sand temperatures due to climate change are causing a higher proportion of female hatchlings, raising concerns about long-term […]
Thailand deports 48 Uyghurs to China, raising concerns Sub :IR Sec :Places in news Context: Thailand deported dozens of Uyghurs to China recently, despite warnings from human rights organizations that they would face persecution upon their return. This decision drew immediate condemnation from the United Nations and international rights groups. Background: China has […]
Canada wants new pipelines to avoid tariffs; nobody wants to build them Sub :IR Sec : Places in news Context: With U.S. President Donald Trump threatening tariffs on Canadian oil exports, several Canadian politicians have advocated for new pipelines to coastal export terminals to reduce dependency on the U.S. market. Oil is Canada’s […]