Context India’s strategic partnership with Middle-Eastern countries has evolved significantly over the years, driven by various factors that shape its relationships with key nations in the region. India’s engagement with the Middle East has been multifaceted, encompassing economic ties, energy …
Context Critical minerals, also known as rare earth elements and strategic minerals, play a crucial role in India’s industrial and technological advancement. These minerals are essential components in various high-tech applications, including electronics, telecommunications, aerospace, renewable energy, and defense technologies. …
Context According to the RBI’s Handbook of Statistics on Indian States, the growth rate of real wages between 2014-15 and 2021-22 was below 1 per cent per year. Real wages, which take into account inflation, are an essential component of …
What’s in the news? Phase Il of the 21st edition of Varuna (Varuna-23) bilateral exercise between Indian and French Navy was conducted in the Arabian Sea. Indian & French Navy bilateral naval exercise was initiated in 1993. The exercise was …
What’s in the news? Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) has had a transformative impact on India, extending far beyond inclusive finance. The G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion document prepared by the World Bank has lauded transformative impact of DPIs in …
Context The sectors of horticulture, animal husbandry, and fisheries hold significant potential for diversifying rural economies and improving food security in many regions. These sectors offer numerous benefits, including income generation, employment opportunities, and increased access to nutritious food. Horticulture: …
Context: Women in developing and less developed countries (especially in low-income areas) are more vulnerable to climate change because of their dependence on natural resources and labor-intensive work for their livelihood. This article explains how vulnerable are women to climate …
About NPCI The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) was incorporated in 2008 as an umbrella organization for operating retail payments and settlement systems in India. It is an initiative of the RBI and Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) under the …
About ASEAN The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, is a regional & intergovernmental organisation of 10 countries of southeast Asia. ASEAN was established in 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration). Its …
What’s in the news? ‘Exercise BRIGHT STAR- 23’, the largest ever joint military exercise in Middle East & North Africa region, is set to start in Egypt. This edition of the multinational Tri-Services military exercise will see participation from 34 …