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Why in the news? The U.S. issued an executive order limiting citizenship to children born to parents with U.S. citizenship or Green Cards, deviating from the long-practiced jus soli principle. India’s evolving citizenship laws also highlight key contrasts. Key Citizenship Principles: Jus Soli (Right of Soil): Citizenship based on the place of birth, regardless of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Union Budget 2025 raised the Nil Tax Slab to ₹12 lakh, offering tax-free income up to ₹12.75 lakh for salaried individuals, along with new tax slabs to reduce the financial burden on taxpayers. Key Highlights: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the first full-fledged budget of the NDA government’s third term …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Union Budget 2025 introduced the Cotton Productivity Mission, focusing on increasing cotton productivity and improving fibre quality through advanced processing, better infrastructure, and sustainable cultivation practices to boost India’s competitiveness in global cotton markets. Key Highlights: The Union Budget 2025 introduced the Cotton Productivity Mission to enhance both cotton productivity …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Union Budget allocated Rs 600 crore for India’s Samudrayaan Mission under the Deep Ocean Mission to explore deep-sea resources, develop advanced technologies, and send a manned submersible to 6,000 meters underwater. Key Highlights: The Union Budget allocated Rs 600 crore for India’s Deep Ocean Mission, aimed at exploring the ocean’s …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS – 3- Fossil fuels and their impact , fuel subsidy Focus : This article focuses on the magnitude and types of fossil fuel subsidies, their economic and environmental impacts, and global distribution patterns. It explores challenges in subsidy reduction and proposes strategies such as targeted reforms, carbon taxation, and congestion pricing to ensure …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Indian Constitution , Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Growth & Development ,Planning , Government Budgeting , Fiscal Policy , Inclusive Growth Focus: The Union Budget 2025, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, focuses on India’s fiscal consolidation, tax reforms, and sectoral growth ambitions. However, concerns persist over the feasibility of revenue projections, execution …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the 2023-24 Household Consumption Expenditure Survey, highlighting reduced urban-rural consumption gaps, declining Gini coefficients, and improved economic well-being across India, reflecting increased economic inclusivity and balanced development. Urban-Rural Consumption Gap: The urban-rural consumption disparity has declined across major states, indicating balanced economic growth. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Indian Air Force officer Shubhanshu Shukla has been selected as the pilot for Axiom Mission 4, the first private astronaut mission to the ISS involving an Indian, highlighting India’s growing role in international space exploration. Mission Overview: Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4): The upcoming private spaceflight mission to the International Space Station …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Economic Survey 2024-25 was tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, outlining India’s steady economic growth amidst global uncertainties, with recommendations for deregulation and business-friendly reforms to boost consumption, employment, and innovation. Global Economic Concerns: The 2024-25 Economic Survey highlights the unfavorable global economic environment. Global trade and investment have slowed, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) study revealed a 30% increase in India’s tiger population over two decades, attributing the success to protected areas and effective conservation efforts, despite global wildlife declines. Tiger Population in India Sees 30% Increase: A recent study by the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) …
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