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Manufacturing sector -the FDI inflow Subject :Economy Context: Despite the government’s effort to attract more investments in the manufacturing sector the FDI inflow is still tilted in favour of the services sector according to the India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra). Details: As per the World investment Report 2022 of United Nations Conference on […]
Hyper- Globalization Subject :Economy Context: Post-1990s era of hyper-globalization has come to an end. Details: World War-I 1914-1918 ended the first “golden age” of globalisation between 1870 and 1914, when world trade in goods surged from 9% to 16% of GDP. By the time War War-II began in September 1939, the share of […]
Delegated legislation Subject: Polity Context: Rules made by Centre, State cannot exceed powers granted by parent statute says SC More about the News: SC ruled on a Kerala electricity board appeal holds that delegated legislation, such as rules and regulations, must not supplant, exceed or be in non-compliance with the law they derive […]
Writ Petition Subject: Polity Context: The Delhi high court refused the plea by the Indian Airlines Officers Association seeking pay and allowance arrears. More about the News: The petitioner, in their plea, sought arrears of pay and allowances for the period of January 1, 1997 to July 31, 2006. Counsel for Air India […]
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launches 2 key initiatives Subject: Polity Context: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launches 2 key initiatives to take India’s Urban Rejuvenation journey to next level. The two key initiatives of Ministry are ‘City Finance Rankings, 2022’ and ‘City Beauty Competition’. About City Finance Rankings: City Finance […]
Maharashtra assembly passes bill to bring CM under Lokayukta Subject: Polity Context: The Maharashtra Assembly unanimously passed the Maharashtra LokayuktaAct, 2022 More about the news: The Maharashtra Lokayukta Act, 2022 will give additional powers to the Lokayukta to direct state agencies to probe public servants, including the chief minister and state ministers. As […]
How disputes among states resolved Subject: Polity Context; The border dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka is intensifying, with both states hardening their stance. Mechanism for the disputes redressal between states: Centre as a neutral mediator Attempts are often made to resolve inter-state disputes with the cooperation of both sides, with the Centre working […]
Agra and Kohinoor Subject: History Introduction: The Koh-i-Noor is a large, colorless diamond that was found close to Guntur in the state, India, probably within the thirteenth century. It weighed 793 carats (158.6 g) uncut and was initially owned by the Kakatiya dynasty. Timeline of Possession 14th Century AD: In the early 14th […]
Indian syrup linked to deaths in Uzbekistan Subject: Science and Technology Context: Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Health that at least 18 children have died in Samarkand after allegedly consuming an India-manufactured syrup, Doc-1 Max prepared by Noida-based Marion Biotech. More about the news: After Gambia, an Indian syrup is linked to deaths of 18 […]
Heralds of early spring? Mango flowering observed in Odisha, Telangana a month sooner than usual Subject: Geography Context: Mango flowering has started since the third week of December in Telangana and Odisha, which is at least a month sooner than the normal period of flowering. Details: Unseasonal rainfall and a warmer-than-normal winter — […]