संदर्भ 

प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी, जो पांच देशों की यात्रा पर हैं, दो दिवसीय राजकीय दौरे पर घाना पहुंचे।

मुख्य विशेषताएं

यह विगत तीन दशकों में किसी भारतीय प्रधानमंत्री की घाना की प्रथम यात्रा है। 

वार्ता के पश्चात् चार समझौता ज्ञापनों (MoUs) पर हस्ताक्षर किए गए, जिनमें सांस्कृतिक आदान-प्रदान और पारंपरिक संगीत के क्षेत्र शामिल हैं। 

Read More

संदर्भ 

मद्रास उच्च न्यायालय ने भारतीय टेलीग्राफ अधिनियम, 1885 की धारा 5(2) के दायरे का विस्तार करने और केंद्र तथा राज्य सरकारों को अपराधों का पता लगाने के लिए गुप्त रूप से फोन टैपिंग करने की अनुमति देने से मना कर दिया।

फोन टैपिंग 

फोन टैपिंग का अर्थ है किसी तीसरे पक्ष द्वारा टेलीफोन वार्तालापों को इंटरसेप्ट करना, जो प्रायः सरकारी एजेंसियों द्वारा जानकारी एकत्र करने के लिए किया जाता है। 

यह निगरानी का एक रूप है और यदि इसका दुरुपयोग किया जाए तो यह व्यक्तिगत गोपनीयता और संवैधानिक अधिकारों का उल्लंघन कर सकता है। 

Read More

वैश्विक दक्षिण (Global South) के साथ भारत का विकास सहयोग विगत कई वर्षों से निरंतर बढ़ रहा है।

BRICS will create a balanced ‘multipolar’ world order: PM

In News

The Kerala government is working to transform Munnar into a Responsible Tourism Destination, aiming to make it a net-zero tourist hub that protects its fragile ecosystem. 

Munnar

It is a serene hill station in Kerala's Idukki district and sits 1,600 meters above sea level at the confluence of three rivers—Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kundala.

It is bordered by the Anamalai Hills and the Cardamom Hills.

Known for its breathtaking landscapes, it features rolling hills, misty valleys, lush tea plantations, and cascading waterfalls. 

It was originally inhabited by the Muthuvan tribal community and became a tea hub in the late 19th century when European planter A.H. Sharp established the first plantations.

Read More

Context

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued the ‘Model Rules for Felling of Trees in Agricultural Lands’, with the objective of supporting States and Union Territories in simplifying regulatory frameworks and promoting agroforestry.

What is Agroforestry?

Agroforestry is a combination of practising agriculture and forestry together on the same unit of land. 

Agroforest trees in India are remnant trees from forests cleared for agricultural use, offer shade, soil fertilization and other benefits to the land.  

Read More

In News

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) marks 50 years since it entered into force. 

Significance

CITES was the first global agreement to address wildlife trade at an international level, providing a framework for cooperation to prevent over-exploitation and extinction due to trade.

Read More

Context

The Union Cabinet has approved the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme with a corpus of Rs. One lakh Crore.

Need For the Scheme

The 2024-25 Economic Survey noted that even though India has increased the gross expenditure on research and development (GERD) from approximately ₹60,196 crore in 2011 to about ₹127,381 crore in 2021, it still is a mere 0.64% of the GDP. 

The survey noted that this remains “insufficient and remains low compared to many countries that have forged ahead in R&D”.

Read More

Context

The Digital India program was launched by the Government on July 1, 2015, envisions transforming India into a knowledge-based economy and digitally empowered society.

Digital Economy

The digital economy is growing fast, contributing 11.74% to the national income in 2022–23 and expected to reach 13.42% by 2024–25. 

According to the State of India’s Digital Economy Report 2024, released by ICRIER, India now ranks third in the world for digitalisation of the economy. 

By 2030, India’s digital economy is projected to contribute nearly one-fifth of the country’s overall economy, outpacing the growth of traditional sectors.

Read More

Context

The fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) is being held in Spain which brings focus on the massive debt burden on developing countries.

Sovereign debt on Developing Countries

Since 2010, sovereign debt in developing countries has grown twice as fast in developed economies — with its share in global total increasing to 30% in 2023, from just 16% in 2010.

As per the World Bank 2024 Report, Developing countries spent a record $1.4 trillion to service their foreign debt as their interest costs climbed to a 20-year high in 2023.

Currently, more than half of developing countries allocate at least 8% of government revenues to interest payments, a figure that has doubled over the past decade. 

The rising pressure of interest payments is substantial across regions, particularly in Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean.

Read More