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Why in the news? The survey reveals COVID-19’s second wave severely impacted India’s informal non-agricultural sector, which has since gradually recovered. Unincorporated firms and their employees rose by 6% and 8% respectively, with GVA growing by 9.83% during October 2022 to March 2023. About COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019): It is an infectious disease caused by …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Journalist associations and digital rights organizations endorsed a resolution demanding the withdrawal of laws curbing press freedom. The resolution was passed at a meeting on May 28, 2024, as announced by the Press Club of India. source:medium About Broadcasting Services regulation Bill 2023: Modernization: Updates regulatory framework for broadcasting in India. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s goods exports increased by 9% year over year in May, reaching $38.13 billion. Growth driven by electronics, petroleum, and engineering goods, with demand from Europe and the US. Services exports rose 11% to $30.16 billion. source:toi About Trade Deficit: Trade Deficit Definition: It happens when a nation’s imports exceed its …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Why in the News? Until the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, India had coalition governments for 21 years. As of 2024, the BJP holds 240 seats in the Lok Sabha. India currently has a coalition …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-1: Communalism, Secularism,Temple Architecture GS-2: Government Policies and Interventions Focus: The BJP’s defeat in Ayodhya during the 2024 general election has sparked discussions on the ineffectiveness of using religious symbolism for electoral gains. This event has highlighted the Indian electorate’s rejection of divisive politics and the enduring legacy of social peace in India. source:wikipedia …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2- Local self governing institutions in India , Significance, challenges and solutions Focus: Empowering local governments in India is crucial for delivering essential infrastructure and services. Strengthening their fiscal and administrative capacities, ensuring fair and regular elections, and building transparency and accountability are key steps towards enabling local bodies to contribute effectively to economic …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Railways Minister concerns over unauthorized travel in reserved coaches. Direct penalties for those without advance bookings. Focus on enforcement via intensive drives with RPF. source:scribd About Railway Protection Force(RPF): Under Ministry Control: Armed force under Union Ministry of Railways. Protects Railway Assets: Guards railway property, passenger areas, and passengers themselves. Established …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Delhi faces water scarcity issues prompting Supreme Court intervention. Court instructed the Delhi government to seek additional water from the Upper Yamuna River Board(UYRB). Court’s Conclusion: Himachal Pradesh lacks excess water, contrary to previous claims. source:wordpress About the Upper Yamuna River Board(UYRB): Establishment: UYRB was established through a 1994 MoU signed …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) re-appointed PK Mishra as Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister and Ajit Doval as National Security Advisor (NSA) effective from June 10. source:researchgate About PMO (Prime Minister’s Office): Formed in 1947. PMO is politically headed by the PM and administratively by the Principal Secretary. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) imposed a ₹3 lakh penalty on EduTap Learning Solutions for publishing false and misleading advertisements. The ad falsely claimed 144 selections in the RBI Grade B exam 2023. Action taken under Section 21, empowering CCPA to issue directives and impose penalties for false advertisements. source:mawphor …
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