UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 1 October 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. …
Context: India’s industrial sector is growing at a fast pace, NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam said on Monday while releasing the Annual Survey of Industries. Summary: Industrial Sector Growth: India’s industrial sector showed significant growth during the financial year 2022-23, as revealed by the Annual Survey of Industries by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Changes in Industrial Policy and Their Effects on Industrial Growth Source: TH Context: As part of the 2nd phase of the design-linked incentive (DLI) scheme for the domestic semiconductor industry, the Indian government is considering a proposal to pick an equity stake in domestic chip design-making companies. What is …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment and Conservation Source: PIB Context: On the occasion of Global Tiger Day (July 29), a detailed report on the All-India Tiger Estimation 2022 was released. Highlights of the report: According to the Wildlife Institute of India’s (WII) 5th quadrennial tiger census, India’s tiger population increased to 3,682 in 2022. …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment and Conservation Source: PIB Context: The Union Minister of Environment Forest and Climate Change launched the Resource Efficiency Circular Economy Industry Coalition (RECEIC). Where? It was launched on the sidelines of the 4th G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) and Environment and Climate Ministers meeting in …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment and Conservation Source: FAO Context: At a time when the world is reeling under challenges like hunger, COVID-19, ecosystem degradation and inequalities, the presentation of the FAO Strategy on Climate Change 2022-2031 is timely. How? The Strategy rests on the vision of climate-resilient agriculture to transform agri-food …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Indian Economy and related issues Source: IE Context: A parliamentary panel has asked the Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoL&E) to formulate and implement welfare schemes for gig and platform workers and unorganised sector workers at the earliest. Why? Since such workers do not come under the purview of …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Disaster Management Source: PIB Context: The Union Ministry of Jal Shakti has released the Manual for Disaster Management Plan (DMP). About the Manual for DMP: Developed by: The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, based on the Advisory issued by the National Disaster Management Authority …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation Source: DTE Context: Microplastic pollution – a significant environmental problem, has not attracted much attention in India. Microplastics: These are tiny plastic particles (less than 5 mm long) that result from both commercial product development (microbeads in personal care products, synthetic fibres from clothing, …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate Source: HT Context: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence has backed the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill 2023. About the Bill: It was introduced in the Lok Sabha (March 2023) and was referred to the Standing Committee on Defence …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment, Conservation Source: DTE Context: The Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill 2023 is expected to be tabled for clearance during the monsoon parliament session that began on July 20, 2023. The Forest (Conservation) Act 1980: It was enacted to ensure that India’s forest land is not willingly usurped for non-forestry …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Effects of Liberalisation on the Economy, Changes in Industrial Policy and Their Effects on Industrial Growth Source: TH Context: The biggest of India’s big businesses seem to be thriving. Data regarding India’s big businesses: According to a former RBI Deputy Governor’s report, The share of assets in the non-financial sectors …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environmental Pollution Source: DTE Context: According to a CSE analysis, air pollution impacts villages and cities almost equally but pollution control measures target only urban India. Findings of the analysis: Particulate matter (PM) 5 is an extremely potent air pollutant that can penetrate deep into the lungs and trigger …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Issues related to the Indian economy Source: IE Context: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, in its 50th meeting, decided to levy a uniform 28% tax on full face value for online gaming, casinos and horse racing. Decision to levy 28% uniform tax on online gaming: Earlier, …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment/ Science and Technology – Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life Source: IE Context: The government of India is solely promoting battery electric vehicles (BEVs), regardless of the problems associated with them. Types of EVs: Initiatives for Promoting EVs in India: National Electric Mobility Mission …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation Source: TH Context: While CO2 emissions are the problem, a circular economy could be the solution, at least a partial one. Why are CO2 emissions the problem? As we continue to burn fossil fuels and destroy natural habitats, CO2 continues to accumulate in the …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights Source: IE Context: The Delhi HC upheld an order by the Plant Variety Protection and Farmers’ Rights Authority (PPVFRA), revoking the intellectual property protection granted to PepsiCo India with respect to a potato variety developed by it. What is the case about? It pertains …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Economy Source: IE Context: According to the RBI, with India remaining one of the fastest-growing countries and showing remarkable resilience in the face of major headwinds, the rupee has the potential to become an internationalised currency. What does internationalisation of the rupee mean? Internationalisation is a process that involves …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment and Conservation/ Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life. Source: DTE Context: The US is eyeing a controversial tool to counter global warming: Solar geoengineering. What is Solar geoengineering? Solar geoengineering, also referred to as solar radiation management (SRM) describes a set of …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources Source: HT Context: With the implementation of a Goods and Services Tax (GST) on July 1 2017, India took a huge step towards modifying its indirect taxation system. About Goods and Services Tax (GST): It is an indirect tax (not …
