Tag: UPSC Current Affairs
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MERCY PETITION
Important for: UPSC and State PCS exams Prelims: President, Powers of PresidentMains: General Studies Paper 2 Why in news? President Droupadi Murmu has declined the mercy petition of Mohammed Arif, convicted for the 22 December, 2000 terrorist attack at the Red Fort, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including two Army jawans. Reference https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-law/red-fort-case-standards-for-awarding-death-presidents-mercy-power-9391493/…
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G7 Summit 2024 – Navigating Through a Complex World
Topic: GS-2, International Relations, Prelims Reference https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/pm-modi-first-trip-abroad-west-relations-reboot-c-raja-mohan-9385420/nce About G7 The Group of Seven (G7) is an international forum uniting major industrialized democracies: the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom. These countries convene annually to address pressing global issues like economic stability, international security, and emerging challenges like artificial intelligence (AI).…
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IRDAI-Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
Topic: GS-3, Resource Mobilisation, IRDAI PRELIMS IRDAI– An Introduction The Indian insurance sector has witnessed tremendous growth in recent years due to the establishment of the IRDAI – Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority. Established in 1999, IRDAI plays a pivotal role in safeguarding consumer interests and fostering a healthy insurance market in India. IRDAI was…
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Tiger Reserves of India
Topics : GS-3, Environment, Biodiversity conservation, UPSC Prelims References https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/fifty-years-of-project-tiger-how-the-programme-saved-indian-tigers-8547213/ https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-illegal-mining-in-sariska-9339325/ https://ntca.gov.in/tiger-reserves/#tiger-reserves-2 India’s Tiger Conservation Plan India, home to the majestic Bengal Tiger, takes pride in its efforts to conserve this national treasure. The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 serves as the foundation for the conservation of the tiger and their habitat. Creating Safe Havens:…
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NATO-North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.
Topics: GS paper 2 International Relations, International organisations, prelims Headlines: North Altantic Treaty Organisation celebrates 75 years of Collective Defence. Reference https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/nato-at-75-purpose-members-challenges-9253642/ Introduction The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is a military alliance established in the aftermath of World War II. It stands as a cornerstone of collective defense in the Euro-Atlantic region, safeguarding member states…
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National Tiger Conservation Authority of India, MSTrIPES
Topics: GS-3, Environment and Biodiversity, UPSC Prelims, Geography References https://ntca.gov.in/about-us/#ntca About NTCA The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is a government organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change. Formed in 2006, the NTCA plays a vital role in strengthening tiger conservation across India. They monitor tiger populations, advise on conservation strategies, and…
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MSMEs in India
Ref : https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/msmes-are-not-paid-on-time-they-need-to-be-9312221/ Introduction India’s economy relies heavily on the MSME sector, which encourages entrepreneurship and generates employment with minimal investment. It complements larger industries as ancillary units, contributing to inclusive industrial growth. However, the MSME sector faces challenges like limited access to finance, slow technology adoption, and struggles to compete globally. What are MSMEs?…
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Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
Ref : https://indianexpress.com/article/business/permanent-deletion-transactions-e-rupee-anonymous-shaktikanta-das-9312058/ Why in the news? Governor Shaktikanta Das said that permanent deletion of transactions can make the e-rupee or Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) become anonymous and make it at par with paper currency. What is Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)? A fiat currency is a national currency that is not pegged to…
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Anti- Dumping Duty
Ref : https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/govt-clamps-down-on-dumping-from-china-over-1-3rd-anti-dumping-duties-levied-in-cases-with-sole-or-two-producers-since-fy22-9310194/ Why in the news? The government tightens restrictions on imports from China. More than a third of anti-dumping tariffs imposed in cases involving only one or two manufacturers since the fiscal year 2022. What is Anti-Dumping Duty? What is Countervailing duty (CVD)?
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Sahyadri Tiger Reserve
Ref : https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/maharashtra-gears-up-to-translocate-tigers-from-tatr-to-sahyadri-reserve-9310281/# Why in the news? The Maharashtra forest department is preparing to translocate several tigers from the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) located in Chandrapur to Sahyadri Tiger Reserve, which is the only tiger reserve in the western region of the state. About Sahyadri Tiger Reserve Tiger Translocation Project Why is the Project Important?…
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