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Internet Governance Internship & Capacity Building Scheme (IGICBS)

Source:  PIB Subject:  Government Scheme Context: National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) has completed one year of its Internet Governance Internship & Capacity Building Scheme (IGICBS) and marked the milestone with a national-level event in New Delhi. About Internet Governance Internship & Capacity Building Scheme (IGICBS): What it is? IGICBS is a national internship and …

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The Global Environmental Data Strategy (GEDS)

Syllabus: Governance Source:  UN  Context:  The Global Environmental Data Strategy (GEDS) is in the spotlight as the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) works to finalize it by December 2025. This strategy aims to address the triple planetary crises of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss by leveraging high-quality, accessible environmental data for informed decision-making and …

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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 25 November 2024

  UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 25 November 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles   InstaLinks :  Insta Links help you think beyond the  current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …

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Urban Civic Bodies

Syllabus: Economics Source:  IE Context: A recent RBI report highlights challenges in municipal corporations’ revenue generation, heavy dependence on government transfers, and insufficient capacity to meet urban development demands.  Data Facts on Urban Civics (Source: RBI Report on Municipal Finances) Property Tax Revenue: Contributes 0.12% of GDP (2023-24). Accounts for 16% of municipal revenue receipts …

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