Source-This post on Decoding State Budgets has been created based on the article “Decoding state budgets: Can growth projections keep pace with reality?” published in “The Indian Express” on 12 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus- GS Paper 3 – Government Budgeting Context – In India, the central government’s finances are closely examined whereas state governments’ fiscal… Continue reading Decoding State Budgets
Fragility of Himalayan Ecosystem
Source – This post on Fragility of Himalayan Ecosystem has been created based on the article “A battle to save Ladakh, and all of humanity” published in “The Hindu” on 11 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3– Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Context– Ramon Magsaysay award winner and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has… Continue reading Fragility of Himalayan Ecosystem
Importance of Andaman and Nicobar Islands- Explained Pointwise
The strategic and economic importance of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is increasing in the power corridors of New Delhi. The enhanced focus of New Delhi on the strategic importance of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is reflected by the renewed emphasis on the creation of major military infrastructure (revamping of airfields, jetties, habitat for troops) in… Continue reading Importance of Andaman and Nicobar Islands- Explained Pointwise
Transparency in candidate disclosure
Source-This post on Transparency in candidate disclosure? has been created based on the article “Is transparency lacking in candidate disclosure?” published in “The Hindu” on 12 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper 2 – Salient Features of the Representation of People’s Act. Context – The Supreme Court has recently held that candidates need not disclose every… Continue reading Transparency in candidate disclosure
Invasive alien species threatening Natural ecosystem
Source- This post on Invasive alien species threatening Natural ecosystem has been created based on the article “How invasive species threaten natural ecosystems” published in “The Indian Express” on 12 April 2024. Why in the news? In order to manage the rising chital population on Ross Island (now Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island), the Andaman… Continue reading Invasive alien species threatening Natural ecosystem
India and Mauritius amend Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA)
Source-This post on India and Mauritius amend their Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) has been created based on the article “India, Mauritius revise tax treaty, aim to plug evasion” published in “The Indian Express” on 12 April 2024. Why in the news? Recently, India and Mauritius have amended their Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). About… Continue reading India and Mauritius amend Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA)
Homoeopathy symposium
Source-This post on Homoeopathy symposium has been created based on the article “The Homoeopathy Symposium Ends with Call for Global Collaboration to Enhance the Efficacy and Acceptance of Homoeopathy Worldwide” published in “PIB” on 11 April 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the two-day homoeopathy symposium ended with a call for global collaboration to enhance… Continue reading Homoeopathy symposium
How Interest Rates in US impacts India
Source- This post on How Interest Rates in US impacts India has been created based on the article “India to face most impact if high U.S. interest rates persist” published in “The Hindu” on 12 April 2024. Why in the news? The US Federal Reserve has decided to hike interest rates that will impact the… Continue reading How Interest Rates in US impacts India
PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM)- ISRO’s Zero Debris Milestone
Source: This post on PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM) has been created based on the article “ISRO’s ‘zero orbital debris’ milestone” published in “The Hindu” on 12 April 2024. Why in the news? ISRO’s PSLV-C58/XPoSat mission successfully deployed the XPoSat satellite and converted the PSLV’s last stage into the POEM-3 module, leaving no debris in… Continue reading PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM)- ISRO’s Zero Debris Milestone
Defence Attache
Source-This post on Defence Attache has been created based on the article ” India posts defence attaches to several new nations for 1st time” published in “The Times of India” on 12 April 2024. Why in the news? India has started to post military and defence attachés to several new countries. This is being done… Continue reading Defence Attache
