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06Aug 2024

INDIA & HASINA: A 50-YEAR-OLD BOND

Syllabus: GS 2: India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora. Why in the News? Currently the political map of Bangladesh is rapidly changing due to the recent resignation of prime minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed and the subsequent military coup. This shift affects …

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06Aug 2024

THE SOCIAL BENEFITS OF STOCK MARKET SPECULATION

Relevance: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning; Government Budgeting. Why in the news? The Government of India, in its Budget, increased taxes on both short-term and long-term capital gains made in the stock market. The securities transaction tax on derivatives transactions was also raised. A better understanding of the benefits of …

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06Aug 2024

STRENGTHENING INDO-AFRICAN AGRI-FOOD PARTNERSHIPS FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY

Syllabus: GS-2– Bilateral relations between India and Africa , Solving the issue of food Insecurity , International conferences Focus : This article explores the importance of a well-functioning global food system, particularly for the Global South, through the lens of Indo-African cooperation. It examines the significance of agricultural investment, the lessons learned from India’s agricultural …

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06Aug 2024

THE ISSUE OF INSTITUTIONAL VIOLENCE, ADDRESSING IT

Relevance GS 1 – Indian Society,  GS 2 – Governance, Social Justice,  GS 3 – Internal Security. Focus The ongoing problem of institutional violence in India is examined in this paper, with a focus on gender-based violence. It looks at the effects on survivors, the structural problems with the legal system, and the bigger picture …

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05Aug 2024

NEW HERBICIDE-TOLERANT TECH PROMISES ECO-FRIENDLY FARMING

Why in the news? New herbicide-tolerant technologies for rice and wheat promise reduced water use and environmental impact, enhancing eco-friendly farming practices. source:oneyoungindia About Herbicide-Tolerant Technologies: New non-GM herbicide-tolerant technologies for rice and wheat. Imazethapyr used to control weeds in both crops. Varieties include basmati (Pusa Basmati 1979, 1985) and non-basmati hybrids (Sava 134, 127) …

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05Aug 2024

U.P.’S ANTI-CONVERSION LAW AMENDMENTS FACE CRITICISM

Why in the news? U.P. ‘s anti-conversion law amendments increase penalties and bail restrictions, raising concerns about misuse and infringement on fundamental rights. source:thehindu About Amendments to U.P.’s Anti-Conversion Law: Stricter Provisions Amendments to the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021, increase jail terms, up to life imprisonment for coercive conversions …

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05Aug 2024

ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN AND INFLATION PRESSURES PERSIST IN INDIA

Why in the news? India faces economic slowdown with core sector growth slowing to a 20-month low and rising inflation driven by increased input costs. Manufacturing activity eased, raising concerns for the Reserve Bank. source:slideshare About Economic Slowdown Post-Election: Core Sector Performance: June’s industrial output showed a slowdown, hitting a 20-month low growth of 4%. …

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05Aug 2024

GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES ₹5,000-CRORE AMRUT 2.0 PROJECTS

Why in the news? The government’s 100-day plan includes launching ₹5,000 crore projects under AMRUT 2.0, focusing on water supply, sewage treatment, and park rejuvenation to enhance urban infrastructure. source:yourbutterpantry Highlights of the AMRUT 2.0 Project Launch: Government’s 100-day plan includes launching ₹5,000 crore projects. Focus areas: water supply, sewage treatment, rejuvenation of water bodies, …

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05Aug 2024

SUPREME COURT REVISITS SUB-QUOTA RESERVATION POLICIES.

Why in the news? The Supreme Court’s verdict on sub-quota reservations allows state-specific classifications within SC/ST categories, challenging previous homogeneity notions and sparking debates on caste-based reservation policies and representation. source:slideshare About SC Judgment on Sub-Quota: Supreme Court’s 2024 verdict in State of Punjab vs Davinder Singh allows sub-classification within SC/ST reservations. A seven-judge Constitution …

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05Aug 2024

RAJASTHAN INTRODUCES BILL TO REGULATE COACHING CENTRES STATEWIDE

Why in the news? Rajasthan introduces a bill to regulate coaching centres amid rising student suicides, aiming to improve supervision, enforce registration, and limit study hours. source:medium Draft Bill Proposals Rajasthan government introduces the Rajasthan Coaching Centre (Control and Regulation) Bill, 2024. Two-tier administrative system: state-level and district-level authorities. Mandatory registration of coaching centres with …

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