News: The total outlay for urban development in FY 2025 stands at ₹96,777 crore, an increase from last year’s ₹82,576.57 crore. About the Budgetary allocation The budget primarily focuses on large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly metro rail expansions, while employment generation and sustainable development receive less attention. Key urban infrastructure programs have not received adequate funding,… Continue reading Union Budget Allocation for Urban Development
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RBI cuts repo rate to support growth.
Source: The post RBI cuts repo rate to support growth. has been created, based on the article “Growth over inflation: The interest rate cut signals a shift in the RBI’s immediate priorities” published in “The Hindu” on 8th February 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation of resources,… Continue reading RBI cuts repo rate to support growth.
Digital technology is changing rural India’s education
Source: The post Digital technology is changing rural India’s education has been created, based on the article “Technology and the challenge of equitable education” published in “The Hindu” on 8th February 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Governance-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. Context: The article discusses how… Continue reading Digital technology is changing rural India’s education
TROPEX-25 Exercise
News: TROPEX-25 Exercise is currently being conducted in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) from January to March 2025. About TROPEX-25 The Theatre Level Operational Exercise (TROPEX) is the Indian Navy’s flagship biennial operational exercise. This large-scale exercise involves the active participation of the Indian Navy, Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard, ensuring a coordinated and… Continue reading TROPEX-25 Exercise
Should India build its own AI model
Source: The post Should India build its own AI model has been created, based on the article “Should India build a sovereign, foundational AI model?” published in “The Hindu” on 7th February 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Science and Technology-indigenization of technology and developing new technology And Awareness in the fields of IT, Computers Context:… Continue reading Should India build its own AI model
Trump freezes foreign aid affecting global help
Source: The post Trump freezes foreign aid affecting global help has been created, based on the article “Crippling aid work: The fallout of U.S. foreign assistance freeze will be far-reaching” published in “The Hindu” on 7th February 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- International Relations-Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on… Continue reading Trump freezes foreign aid affecting global help
Brucellosis
News: Recently, an eight year-old girl from Kottakkal, Malappuram, Kerala, passed away after battling brucellosis for nearly two months. About Brucellosis Brucellosis is a bacterial infection caused by various Brucella species. It primarily affects livestock, including cattle, swine, goats, sheep, and dogs. Humans get infected through direct contact with infected animals, consuming contaminated animal products,… Continue reading Brucellosis
Ad-hoc Judges in High Courts
News: To address the increasing backlog of cases in High Courts, the Supreme Court (SC) ruled on January 30, 2025, that retired judges can be appointed as ad-hoc judges under specific conditions. About Ad-hoc Judge Ad-hoc judges are retired High Court judges who are temporarily reappointed to help clear pending cases. They have the same… Continue reading Ad-hoc Judges in High Courts
Implications of Supreme Court order on sacred groves
Source: The post Implications of Supreme Court order on sacred groves has been created, based on the article “What is the Supreme Court directive on sacred groves?” published in “The Hindu” on 6th February 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Environment- Conservation Context: The article discusses the Supreme Court’s order to map and classify Rajasthan’s… Continue reading Implications of Supreme Court order on sacred groves
US Deportations Affect India and Relations Significantly
Source: The post US Deportations Affect India and Relations Significantly has been created, based on the article “Not worth the risk: On the U.S., India and illegal emigration” published in “The Hindu” on 6th February 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- International Relations-Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests,… Continue reading US Deportations Affect India and Relations Significantly
