In News The recently released draft environment impact assessment (EIA) report for the mega-development project in the Great Nicobar Island has raised serious questions related to submission of incorrect or incomplete information, scientific inaccuracy and failure to follow the appropriate procedure. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) It is a process of evaluating the likely environmental impacts […]
In Context With the economy still hurting from the pandemic, the upcoming Budget is likely to address concerns around growth, inflation and spending. About Budget The Union Budget of India is referred to as the Annual Financial Statement in Article 112 of the Constitution of India. The term ‘Union Budget’ is nowhere mentioned in the […]
In News Recently, the United States House of Representatives unveiled the ambitious America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength Act of 2022( America COMPETES Act ). About America COMPETES Act of 2022 It proposes to open up new vistas for talented individuals from across the world with a new start-up visa. […]
In News In their first-ever summit meeting held India and the five Central Asian countries of Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyz Republic have decided to form a joint working group on Afghanistan, while agreeing to a “common approach” when dealing with the Taliban regime there. About The India-Central Asia summit that marked 30 years […]
In News The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Arunachal Pradesh government to submit an action taken report against the racial profiling and relocation of people belonging to the Chakma and Hajong communities. Background The north-eastern States have had a history of being paranoid about outsiders outnumbering […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3 Russia-China warmth makes Delhi walk the tightrope on Ukraine (IR) Why does Ukraine matter to Russia? And what is the stand of India? GS 3 12 Do more by doing less (Economy) How does Air India’s sale send an important […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 2 Mixed response to redeveloped Central Vista Avenue (Governance ) Central Vista project, its significance, criticism and the supreme court’s stand on it. GS 2 4 Three-fourths of injured auto workers lost two fingers on an average, says report (Governance […]
In News A joint maritime exercise Paschim Lehar (XPL-2022) conducted by the Indian Navy off the West Coast was concluded. About The exercise was conducted: over a duration of 20 days with an objective to validate operational plans of the Western Naval Command and enhance Inter-Service synergy among the Indian Navy, IAF, Indian Army and […]
In News Recently, the President approved the conferment of 128 Padma Awards including 2 duo cases (in a duo case, the award is counted as one). The list comprises 4 Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 107 Padma Shri Awards. 34 of the awardees are women and the list also includes 10 persons from the […]
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