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Why in News?  The Guru-Shishya Parampara Scheme was started by the Ministry of Culture as a sub-scheme of the Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY).  About the Guru-Shishya Parampara Scheme: The Guru-Shishya Parampara Scheme (Repertory Grant) is a Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Culture to promote and preserve India’s traditional performing arts. Objective: […]

Why in News?  Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget, announced a five-year mission to “facilitate significant improvements in productivity and sustainability of cotton farming, and promote extra-long staple (ELS) cotton varieties.” What is Extra-long Staple Cotton? Cotton is categorized based on fibre length into short, medium, and long staple. In India, […]

Why in News ? The Rajasthan government has introduced the Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2025 in the state Assembly. The bill makes religious conversion by force, fraud, coercion, or marriage a punishable offence. Stringent Punishments: Imprisonment: General violation: 1-5 years with a minimum fine of Rs 15,000. Conversion of minors, women, SC/ST […]

 Why in News ? Rupee Breaches the 87 Mark Against the Dollar: The Indian rupee dropped by 49 paise to close at Rs 87.11 against the U.S. dollar, reflecting a significant decline in its value amid global market volatility. The depreciation occurred after the imposition of higher tariffs by the U.S. on Canada, Mexico, and […]

RBI’s Framework for Responsible and Ethical Enablement (FREE-AI): Key Points 1. Initiative Overview: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aims to establish a Framework for Responsible and Ethical Enablement of Artificial Intelligence (FREE-AI). Announced in its Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies (December 6, 2024). The initiative highlights the need for a balance between AI […]

Why in News ? Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently addressed concerns over claims that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) accessed sensitive federal payment systems, including Social Security and Medicare data. The task force, established under former President Donald Trump to streamline government operations, reportedly gained entry to critical Treasury databases, sparking intense scrutiny. The […]

Wide Range of Estimates: Subsidies for fossil fuels are estimated between $1 trillion and $7 trillion, depending on the definitions and methodologies used. Explicit Subsidies: These include direct government payments to make fossil fuels cheaper. Global explicit subsidies amounted to $1.5 trillion in 2022, comparable to the GDP of Russia or Australia. 80% of explicit […]

Tax Cut to Boost Economy: The Centre’s decision to reduce the income tax burden aims to stimulate economic growth by increasing demand, savings, and investments while addressing public concerns. Addressing Public Angst: The tax cuts are a response to observed public discontent and an effort to revitalize weakening growth engines. All Engines of Growth to […]

Operation Eleven: Special Crowd Management Plan for ‘Amrit Snan’ on Basant Panchami at Maha Kumbh The Uttar Pradesh government has devised a special crowd management plan named ‘Operation Eleven’ for the ‘Amrit Snan’ on Basant Panchami at Maha Kumbh, which will take place on Monday. The plan, developed under strict instructions from Chief Minister Yogi […]

Why in News ?The theme for World Wetlands Day 2025 is “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future.” This theme underscores the urgency of bold action to protect these natural habitats for the welfare of all people, ensuring that future generations can continue to benefit from all that wetlands provide. Significance of World Wetlands Day: World […]