In News ∙ Union minister for road transport and highways announced over 200 Ropeway Projects Worth 1.25 Lakh Crore under Parvat Mala Program. About Parvatmala Pariyojana ∙ Union Finance Minister, while presenting Union Budget for 2022-23, announced the National Ropeways Development Programme – “Parvatmala” – which will be taken up on PPP mode. ∙ The […]
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Current AffairsContext: ∙ As per the recent official press release, the toy industry became a net exporter between FY 2014-15 and FY 2022-23. ∙ Its exports increased by 239% and imports declined by 52%, turning India into a net exporter. Indian Toy Industry ∙ The Indian toy industry is among the fastest-growing globally, projected to reach
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Current AffairsContext ∙ S.Venkitaramanan, who served as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) from 1990 to1992 passed away recently. About S.Venkitaramanan ∙ He was appointed as the 18th Governor of RBI by the government in 1990. ∙ He navigated the Reserve Bank of India through the crucial years of the 1990 balance of
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Current AffairsIn News ∙ According to a study by the State Bank of India, the ongoing debate about a K-shaped recovery of the domestic economy post-pandemic seems flawed and biased. Key Findings of the SBI’s study ∙ Income inequality decreasing: The gap between different income levels, measured by the Gini coefficient of taxable income, decreased notably
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Context ∙ High value aromatic crops and floriculture have recently emerged as a means to supplement livelihood of Odisha’s tribal communities. About ∙ Successful introduction of aromatic plants has been seen in Nabarangpur and Koraput districts of Odisha, where tribal farmers showed an interest in diversifying from the traditional maize crop. ∙ With the help
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Current AffairsContext ∙ The Union Health Ministry has sought data from States and UTs regarding the number of single women who have used Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). What is Assisted Reproductive Technology? ∙ Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) refer to a range of fertility treatments aimed at aiding reproduction for couples suffering from infertility or to persons
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Current AffairsContext: Supreme Court judge Justice BR Gavai has been nominated as the Chairman of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC). Supreme Court Legal Services Committee ∙ The Supreme Court Legal Services Committee was constituted under Section 3A of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker
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Current AffairsContext ∙ The subject of slums has found a prominent place in the debates and discussions of the Indian Parliament throughout history. Slums in India ∙ Nationwide Data: Slums are found in 65 percent of the Indian towns. One in every six urban Indians lives in slums. ∙ Andhra Pradesh tops the list, with 36.1%
Context ∙ External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Nepal counterpart NP Saud co-chaired the seventh meeting of the Nepal-India Joint Commission. About ∙ Established in 1987, the India-Nepal Joint Commission provides a platform to review all aspects of the bilateral partnership. ∙ India and Nepal have signed five key agreements. They are: ∙ An
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Current AffairsContext ∙ The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) conducted a survey of antibiotics use across 15 States and two Union Territories. Key findings ∙ Out of 11,588 admissions and 9,652 eligible patients, 72% were prescribed antibiotics. ∙ Of these, only 45% were prescribed antibiotics for therapeutic indications, meant to treat infection or disease. ∙
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