Source: The post the RBI Keep interest rates unchanged has been created, based on the article “The MPC has done well to keep policy interest rates unchanged” published in “Live mints” on 10th June 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-economy-mobilisation of resources, growth, development Context: The article discusses the Reserve Bank of India’s decision to… Continue reading The RBI Keeps interest rates unchanged
Flaws in Investigation and Judicial Processes Highlight Need for Criminal Justice Reforms
Source: The post flaws in investigation and judicial processes highlight need for criminal justice reforms has been created, based on the article “The Bareilly case and a flawed criminal justice system” published in “The Hindu” on 10th June 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Governance-Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors… Continue reading Flaws in Investigation and Judicial Processes Highlight Need for Criminal Justice Reforms
The container ship Dali crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, USA
Source: The post the container ship Dali crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, USA has been created, based on the article “The Baltimore ship accident, the high stakes for India” published in “The Hindu” on 10th June 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-infrastructure-shipping Context: The article discusses a major accident where a… Continue reading The container ship Dali crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, USA
Agnipath scheme-Concerns and Way Forward- Explained Pointwise
The Agnipath scheme, launched on June 14, 2022, is currently operational. The initial batch of Agniveers has finished their training and joined different units of the armed forces.The scheme has faced criticism, especially from veterans, for various reasons. It also became a major political issue in the recently concluded Lok Sabha election, especially in states… Continue reading Agnipath scheme-Concerns and Way Forward- Explained Pointwise
Facial Authentication Technology for EPS Pensioners
Source-This post on Facial Authentication Technology for EPS Pensioners has been created based on the article “Use of Facial Authentication Technology by the EPS pensioners for Digital Life Certificate Submission” published in “PIB” on 8 June 2024. Why in News? Recently, Facial Authentication Technology has been introduced for EPS Pensioners About Facial Authentication Technology for EPS… Continue reading Facial Authentication Technology for EPS Pensioners
GNSS-based Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) System
Source-This post on GNSS-based Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) System has been created based on the article “NHAI Invites Global Expression of Interest for Implementation of GNSS-Based Electronic Toll Collection in India” published in “PIB” on 7 June 2024. Why in News? The Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), promoted by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI),… Continue reading GNSS-based Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) System
124th Death Anniversary of Birsa Munda
Source-This post on Birsa Munda has been created based on the article “Birsa Munda’s 124th death anniversary: Significance of the tribal leader’s contributions” published in “Indian Express” on 10 June 2024. Why in News? Recently tribute was paid to revolutionary tribal leader Birsa Munda marking the 124th anniversary of his death. About Birsa Munda i)… Continue reading 124th Death Anniversary of Birsa Munda
Green Ammonia Production
Source-This post on Green Ammonia Production has been created based on the article “Competitive Bidding initiated for total available capacity of 5.39 Lakh MT/annum of Green Ammonia intended for production and supply” published in “PIB” on 8 June 2024. Why in News? Recently, Solar Energy Corporation of India initiated Competitive Bidding for Green Ammonia Production. About… Continue reading Green Ammonia Production
Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) Report
Source-This post on HCES Report has been created based on the article “Consumption inequality up in rural areas of 11 states in past decade: HCES” published in “Livemint” on 10 June 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES), released its report. It showed that consumption inequality increased in rural areas of 11 states… Continue reading Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) Report
Breaching the 1.5-degree Celsius warming threshold
Source-This post on Breaching the 1.5-degree Celsius warming threshold has been created based on the article “Highway to ‘climate hell’: What breaching the 1.5 degree Celsius warming threshold could mean” published in “The Indian Express” on 10 June 2024. Why in News? Recently, Europe’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) reported that this May was the warmest on… Continue reading Breaching the 1.5-degree Celsius warming threshold
