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Indian growth story has failed bottom 50% of the population” - P. Chidambaram
●The open, competitive, liberal economy created national champions. The champions were small to begin with but acquired the strength to be competitive nationally and, in some cases, internationally. ➢The names that spring to mind immediately are Infosys, TCS, Reliance, HDFC, ICICI, L&T, Tata, Serum Institute, Biocon, Maruti, Bajaj, Hero, TVS and m... .Read more
Updated on 6 March, 2023 GS3 Economy Current Affairs
Regulator’s guidelines on Rajasthan power lines ‘flout’ Supreme Court orders, threaten the Great Indian Bustard: Petitioner
●In a move that helps solar power projects in Rajasthan but may hinder efforts to make the region safe for the endangered Great Indian Bustard, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) — India’s apex power regulator — has proposed that only power lines below 33 KV need to go underground and the rest be fitted with bird-diverters. Conservat... .Read more
Updated on 6 March, 2023 GS3 Environment Current Affairs Science and Technology
China increases defence spending by 7.2%
●China’s government on Sunday announced a hike in defence spending by 7.2% to $225 billion in 2023, saying the rise was needed to deal with “complex security challenges”. Beijing also announced a lower than expected growth target of “around 5%” for the year, as the National People’s Congress (NPC), or Parliament, conv... .Read more
Updated on 6 March, 2023 GS2 GS3 International Relations Current Affairs
G20: India’s platform for global leadership
The G20 was born out of the Asian financial crisis 25 years ago. It was upgraded to convene heads of govt after a global financial and economic crisis a decade later. Today, however, the organisation that styles itself as the ‘premier forum of international economic cooperation’ appears to be descending into deadlock with the Foreign Ministe... .Read more
Updated on 2 March, 2023 GS3 International Relations Economy Current Affairs
Modi to release third PM-KISAN instalment in Belagavi today
Key Points to Ponder: What’s the ongoing story- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 13th instalment under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme in Belagavi, Karnataka, on Monday. The Prime Minister will unveil several development projects, including the Shivamogga Airport, during his visit to the poll-bound state. Wha... .Read more
Updated on 28 February, 2023 GS3 Agriculture Current Affairs
Consultation app is now a lifesaver for common people: PM
Key Points to Ponder: What’s the ongoing story- Digital tele-consultation app e-Sanjeevani has facilitated 10 crore consultations so far, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Sunday, adding that the success of the app is a “living example of how the people of India have made technology a part of their lives.” In the 98th edition of his mont... .Read more
Updated on 28 February, 2023 GS2 GS3 Social issues & Justice Environment Health and Family wellfare
