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Relevance: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Why in the News? India’s GDP growth for the third quarter has exceeded expectations, reaching 6% according to the National Statistical Office’s second advance estimate. The initial estimate on January 5 projected GDP growth at 7.3%, indicating …
Read MoreWhy in the news? PM Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated India’s inaugural hydrogen fuel cell ferry. Manufactured by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL). Will operate in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. source:themirror Key Features of the Ferry : 24-meter-long catamaran. Capacity: 50 passengers in an air-conditioned area. High-quality fiberglass construction. Equipped with five hydrogen cylinders, 40kg capacity each. 3-kW …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Findings from a Lancet study highlighting the growing obesity epidemic in India, particularly among the youth and adults. It addresses the significant increase in overweight children and teenagers since 1990, as well as the rising prevalence of obesity among adults, particularly women. source:wordpress Highlighting the Rising Obesity Curve: Lancet study highlights …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Government approves Rs 1.26 lakh crore investment for three chip manufacturing projects to boost domestic production and technological self-reliance. source:pib About Approved Projects: Tata Group plans a chip manufacturing facility for 50,000 wafers/month, emphasizing automation. Assam chip assembly plant to target automobile sector, with 48 million chips/day capacity. Gujarat chip packaging …
Read MoreWhy in the news? World Rare Diseases Day highlights India’s ongoing challenges in rare disease care despite recent policy advancements, focusing on funding utilisation issues. source:slideserve Understanding Rare Diseases: Rare diseases, affecting less than 1 per 1,000 population, lack effective treatments for nearly 95% of the estimated 7,000-8,000 conditions in India. While international definitions vary, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Leopard population in India rises to 13,874, with Madhya Pradesh leading; Uttarakhand sees decline due to poaching and conflicts. source:toi Highlighting the Leopard Population Statistics: India’s leopard population surged 8% to 13,874 from 2018 to 2022. Madhya Pradesh reported the most leopards (3,907), followed by Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Uttarakhand …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Union Cabinet sanctioned ₹75,021 crore for ‘PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana’ to boost rooftop solar installations in India. Aims to provide 300 units of “free electricity” monthly to one crore households. source: pib About “PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana” IREDA emphasised the importance of “PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Recent incidents of cross-voting in Rajya Sabha elections, notably in Himachal Pradesh, have sparked concerns about election integrity. Use of open ballot and clarification on Tenth Schedule applicability prompt debate. source:medium About Indirect Election Process for Rajya Sabha: Article 80 of the Constitution mandates the indirect election of Rajya Sabha representatives …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Ongoing farmer protests demand legalizing Minimum Support Price (MSP) in India, reflecting concerns over agricultural crisis and fair income. About the Protests and Justification for Legalization: Farmers demand a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) due to the long-standing agricultural crisis and lack of governmental response. MSP ensures national food …
Read MoreWhy in the news Western nations stand with Ukraine against Russian aggression. NATO Secretary-General emphasizes Ukraine’s eventual NATO membership but faces member state divisions. Reasons For Ukrain to join NATO: Ukraine sees NATO membership as a solution to end conflicts with pro-Russia separatists. Escalating clashes and Russian military buildup raise fears in eastern Ukraine. Western …
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