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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 05/02/2024

Contents CURRENT AFFAIRS – 05/02/2024L.K. Advani to get Bharat RatnaDusted Apollo sighted for first time in Himachal’s ChambaReducing ammonia emissions through fertilizer managementMicro-credentials, the next chapter in higher educationUnending woesA sunshine initiativeUttarakhand’s Uniform Civil CodeCURRENT AFFAIRS – 05/02/2024 L.K. Advani to get Bharat Ratna (General Studies- Paper I) Source : TH Former Deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani, has been awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honor. About L.K. Advani Lal Krishna Advani, born on November 8, 1927, is a prominent Indian politician and a key figure in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He served as the 7th Deputy Prime…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 03/02/2024

Contents CURRENT AFFAIRS – 03/02/2024Exposing India’s financial markets to the vulturesKYC, fund laundering concerns said to spurRBI’s Paytm unit banMultidimensional poverty: meaning, numbersPirates of Arabian Sea, their Crimes and how maritime forces respondChildren on Social MediaCURRENT AFFAIRS – 03/02/2024 Exposing India’s financial markets to the vultures (General Studies- Paper III) Source : TH In September 2023, J.P. Morgan announced plans to include Indian local currency government bonds (LCGBs) in its Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets (GBI-EM) Global index suite, effective from June 2024. Bloomberg followed suit in January 2024 by proposing the addition of India’s “fully accessible route (FAR)” bonds to…

Mains Answer Writing Practice – 03 February 2024

Contents Mains Question Question 1 – General Studies- Paper III, Economy and SecurityQuestion 2 – General Studies- Paper II, Social IssuesMains Question  Question 1 – General Studies- Paper III, Economy and Security 1. Discuss the key challenges posed by money laundering and elaborate on effective strategies or measures that can be implemented at national and international levels to combat and prevent this financial crime. Question 2 – General Studies- Paper II, Social Issues 2. Explain how multidimensional poverty is measured, citing specific indicators. Furthermore, discuss actionable steps and policies that can be implemented to effectively pull people out of multidimensional poverty,…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 02/02/2024

Contents CURRENT AFFAIRS – 02/02/2024Committee will study ‘fast population growth’ and demographic changes: FMNet zero gain for job guarantee schemeMarginal rise in allocations for farming, fisheriesSchool, Higher Education Departments get more money in interim BudgetFertilizer subsidy set to decline, food subsidy sees increaseASHA, anganwadi staff get health coverCentre moots₹1 lakh crore corpus for R&DGovt. raises Lakhpati Didi scheme targetNew scheme for biomanufacturing, bio foundry on the cardOne cr. homes to get free power via solar panelsThree economic rail corridors on the anvilHow is the interim Budget different from Annual Budget?Where does the money come from and where is it allocated?CURRENT…

Mains Answer Writing Practice – 02 February 2024

Contents Mains Question Question 1 – General Studies- Paper II and III, Polity and EconomyQuestion 2 – General Studies- Paper III, EconomyMains Question  Question 1 – General Studies- Paper II and III, Polity and Economy 1. Discuss the significance of the annual budget in the functioning of the government. Also, explain the constitutional provisions related to the presentation and approval of the budget in India. Question 2 – General Studies- Paper III, Economy 2. Define fiscal prudence and discuss its importance in the economic management of a country. How does maintaining fiscal discipline contribute to overall economic stability and growth? Facebook…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 01/02/2024

Contents CURRENT AFFAIRS – 01/02/2024Corruption Perceptions Index 2023Test tube RhinosRBI curbs to render Paytm wallet and FASTag inoperativeWhat makes the India-France ‘strategic partnership’ tick?Rising tensions in the Korean peninsulaCURRENT AFFAIRS – 01/02/2024 Corruption Perceptions Index 2023 (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Indian Express India secured the 93rd position out of 180 countries in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2023, as per Transparency International’s latest report. Key Highlights India’s Score and Fluctuations: The CPI evaluates perceived public sector corruption on a scale of 0 to 100, where higher scores indicate cleaner practices. In 2023, India’s score was 39,…

Mains Answer Writing Practice – 01 February 2024

Contents Mains Question Question 1 – General Studies- Paper III and IV, Science and Technology and EthicsQuestion 2 – General Studies- Paper III, EconomyMains Question  Question 1 – General Studies- Paper III and IV, Science and Technology and Ethics 1. Provide a critical analysis of the ethical implications surrounding the use of assisted reproductive technologies in preserving endangered species like rhinos. Question 2 – General Studies- Paper III, Economy 2. Explain the concept of a payments bank and outline its role and significance in the context of financial inclusion? How do payments banks contribute to expanding access to financial services, especially…

Mains Answer Writing Practice – 31 January 2024

Contents Mains Question Question 1 – General Studies- Paper II, Social IssuesQuestion 2 – General Studies- Paper II, Social IssuesMains Question  Question 1 – General Studies- Paper II, Social Issues 1. How has the participation of women in the workforce evolved in India, and what are the key factors influencing their engagement in various sectors? Additionally, what challenges do women face in accessing and sustaining employment? Question 2 – General Studies- Paper II, Social Issues 2. How have the financial assistance schemes, targeted at marginalized sections, contributed to socioeconomic development and empowerment? Facebook Page 👉 https://www.facebook.com/raosacademyindia Telegram Channel 👉 https://t.me/raosacademyOfficial Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/raosacademyindia/ Please…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 31/01/2024

Contents CURRENT AFFAIRS – 31/01/2024What some nations have paused UNRWA funding?How to grow seafood outside the sea?A blurred mapping of internal female migrationGruha Lakshmi SchemePakistan and Iran: calm after the stormIndia nominates 12 forts of Marathas for UNESCO World Heritage ListFirst ever survey puts India’s snow leopard count at 718CURRENT AFFAIRS – 31/01/2024 What some nations have paused UNRWA funding? (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Indian Express UN officials on January 28 urged countries to reconsider the suspension of funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA). The appeal comes in response to…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30/01/2024

Contents CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30/01/2024The Burden of MalnutritionFPI disclosure norms: Why is SEBI seeking investor data?Pros and cons of simultaneous electionsFinMin says economy likely to grow closer to 7% in 2024-25What is Humboldt’s enigma and what does it mean for India?CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30/01/2024 The Burden of Malnutrition (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Indian Express Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA), a common condition affecting children and women, is often linked to nutritional deficiencies. Haematologists, specializing in blood disorders, emphasize the bidirectional relationship between nutrition and certain disorders, highlighting the impact of consistent poor nutrition on health. Key Highlights Two-Way…