STATES AND THE CHALLENGES BEFORE THE FINANCE COMMISSION TOPIC: (GS3) ECONOMY: THE HINDU The Sixteenth Finance Commission, chaired by Arvind Panagariya, is tasked with addressing India’s fiscal challenges and redefining
GLOBAL DEBT CRISIS: INSIGHTS FROM INTERNATIONAL DEBT REPORT 2024 The International Debt Report 2024 by the World Bank and the UNCTAD report, A World of Debt 2024, shed light on
PRADHAN MANTRI AWAS YOJANA – URBAN 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0): A PATHWAY TO HOUSING FOR ALL The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0) aims to ensure affordable housing for economically
PRADHAN MANTRI AWAS YOJANA – URBAN 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0): A PATHWAY TO HOUSING FOR ALL The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0) aims to ensure affordable housing for economically
RBI RETAINS REPO RATE AMID HIGH INFLATION TOPIC: (GS3) ECONOMY: THE HINDU The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to maintain the policy repo rate at 6.5% for the
UNVEILING THE 80-PILLAR ASSEMBLY HALL AT KUMHRAR, PATNA The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has initiated a significant project to uncover the remains of the 80-pillar assembly hall at Kumhrar,
DRI REPORT: KEY HIGHLIGHTS ON SMUGGLING IN INDIA The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has released a report showcasing a marked rise in smuggling activities across India, including drug trafficking,
REIMAGINING PLASTIC WASTE MANAGEMENT IN INDIA TOPIC: (GS3) ENVIRONMENT: THE HINDU India, one of the largest producers and consumers of plastic, faces critical challenges in managing plastic waste effectively. This
MINING REGULATIONS IN INDIA The Indian mining sector is vital for economic development, but it faces significant challenges related to environmental sustainability, operational inefficiencies, and legal regulations. Recently, the central
INDIA’S ROLE IN THE ‘CHINA PLUS ONE’ STRATEGY The 'China Plus One' strategy reflects a global trend where companies aim to diversify their manufacturing and supply chains by establishing operations
REFORMS IN MERCHANT SHIPPING TOPIC: (GS2) SOCIAL JUSTICE: THE HINDU India's maritime sector is undergoing a transformative phase with the introduction of the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024 and the Coastal
THE NINETYEAST RIDGE AND ITS FORMATION The Ninetyeast Ridge, a 5,000-kilometer underwater mountain chain in the Indian Ocean, has long intrigued geologists. Traditionally believed to have formed from a stationary
