Month: October 2024

  • 21st ASEAN-India Summit

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: ASEAN-India SummitMains: General Studies Paper 2  International Relations Context Why in the News? Recently, 21st ASEAN-India Summit was held in Vientiane, Laos. It mainly focus on strengthening India-ASEAN relations through dialogue and cooperation. 1. ASEAN-India Year of Tourism (2025): India to contribute USD 5 million towards joint activities. 2. Celebration…

  • National Agriculture Code (NAC) 

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: National Agriculture Code (NAC) .Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)Mains: General Studies  Paper – 3: ECONOMY Agriculture Why in the news ? The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has begun working on a National Agriculture Code (NAC), similar to the National Building Code and National Electrical Code. About National Agriculture Code (NAC)…

  • Sports Governance in India

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Sports in IndiaMains: General Studies Paper 2 – Sports Governance and Issues Context- Dismal performance of India in the Paris Olympic 2024 has turned the focus on the nature and role of sports administration in India. Key Organisation in Sports Governance It encompasses several pivotal organizations tasked with overseeing…

  • India and Uzbekistan Sign Bilateral Investment Treaty in Tashkent

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Map of Uzbekistan and neighbouring countriesMains: General Studies Paper 2 ; India-Uzbekistan Relations, International Treaties and Agreements Why in the news ? India and Uzbekistan have signed a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) aimed at boosting investor confidence and enhancing economic cooperation between the two nations. The treaty was formalized by Indian Finance Minister…

  • Cruise Bharat Mission (CBM) 

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Swadesh Darshan scheme, Namami Gange Project , Lighthouse, PM GatiShakti National Master Plan ,Cruise Bharat Mission (CBM)Mains: General Studies Paper 3 – Cruise Tourism in India and related Initiatives Context – Recently, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) launched the ‘Cruise Bharat Mission’ from the Mumbai…

  • Nagar Van Yojana (NVY) 

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Biodiversity and ConservationMains: General Studies II Government Policies and Interventions GS3/Biodiversity and Conservation Overview – Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India achieved a 100-Day Target of 100 Nagar Vans under Nagar Van Yojana (NVY) with the objective to Enhance Urban Greenery. What is…

  • Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) 2.0 Urban .

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, open defecation, Garbage Free Star Ratings landfills sites .Mains: General Studies Paper 2 . Swachh Bharat Mission, Government Policies and Interventions Why in the News ? Since the launch of the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) Urban 2.0, large cities have not cleared any land in half…