Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Strong forex gains propel RBI’s FY23 income to ₹2.35 tn Mint page 6 GS-3/ security Components of India’s forex exchange reserve Top 5 nations in forex reserves DGCA Simplifies Process for Grant of Heliport License PIB GS-3/ economy eGCA portal Process for the grant of Heliport […]
Article 299 of the Constitution Syllabus: GS2/Indian Polity In News The Supreme Court has held that the government, when entering into a contract under the President’s name, cannot claim immunity from the legal provisions of that contract under Article 299 of the Constitution. What is Article 299 of the Indian Constitution? Article 298 grants the […]
In News India has recently turned a net exporter of toys, during 2020-21 and 2021-22, ending decades of import dominance. Toy Sector in India Historical Linkages: India has a rich history of toys. The invention of toys in India took place during the Indus Valley Civilization, approximately 8,000 years ago. The original toys comprised whistle-shaped […]
Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know BrahMos: 25 Years of the Joint Venture IDSA GS-3/Security The BrahMos Aerospace JV was formed in 1998 between DRDO of India and Russian NPOM The 2022 Philippines deal India, Indonesia complete joint report on Sabang port feasibility Mint Page 2 GS-2/IR India and Indonesia completed a joint feasibility […]
US Debt Ceiling Crisis Syllabus: GS2/International Relations/GS3/Indian Economy In News The Democrats-led US government had in January hit its debt ceiling which could result into the government defaulting on its borrowings. Structure of Government in USA The Federal Government is composed of three distinct branches: legislative, executive, and judicial, whose powers are vested by the […]
BrahMos: 25 Years of the Joint Venture Syllabus: GS 3/Defence In News India-Russia defence Joint Venture BrahMos Aerospace has embarked on a glorious milestone as it completed 25 years. About BrahMos It is a joint venture between India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya. The missile derives its name from the […]
Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know PM dedicates New Parliament House to the nation PIB GS-2/Polity The gallery, Shapatya Deergha, has murals on protected monuments The interiors of the Lok Sabha are based on the theme of the national bird and national flower Shrinking snow cover continues to haunt Himachal Pradesh The Hindu Page […]
In News The United Nations observed the 75th anniversary of its peacekeeping missions . About UN peacekeeping Background : United Nations Peacekeeping began in 1948 when the Security Council authorized the deployment of military observers to the Middle East. The first military observers were sent by the UN Security Council to oversee the Israeli-Arab Armistice […]
Reports on Global Warming of 1.5 °C Syllabus :GS 3/Environmental Pollution and Degradation In News The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released two reports titled “Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update 2023-2027” and “State of Global Climate 2022.” Major Findings The predictions of the recently released reports point to precipitation anomalies and an increase in marine […]
Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Only six religion options make it to next Census form The Hindu Page 1 GS-2/Polity What are the features of the next Census form Why detailed codes for Sarnaism, the Lingayat religion, etc. were dropped in the final schedule Sedition and its roots in rudeness as an offence […]