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Why in the news? India remains Nepal’s largest trading partner. Nepal’s trade deficit reached NPR 237.45 billion by mid-September 2024-25. Nepal maintains trade relations with 145 countries but has trade deficits with over Major Trade Deficits: Nepal’s largest trade deficits are with India (NPR 144.67 billion) and China (NPR 51.80 billion). India and China are …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court condemned Punjab’s move to expand the NRI quota in medical colleges, calling it a “fraud” on the education system. A bench led by CJI D.Y. Chandrachud dismissed petitions challenging a Punjab and Haryana High Court order that had quashed the expanded quota. The bench stressed that the NRI …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his birth anniversary. The tribute was made public on September 25, 2024, through a statement released by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) in Delhi. PM Modi highlighted Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya’s philosophy of Antyodaya. The concept emphasises upliftment and empowerment of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The AL-NAJAH 5 military exercise is underway in Oman, enhancing combat skills, interoperability, and cultural ties between the Indian and Omani armies, concluding with a live-fire demonstration. AL-NAJAH 5 Joint Military Exercise Overview: The India-Oman joint military exercise AL-NAJAH 5 is taking place at the Rabkoot Training Area, Oman, from 13th …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 3: Issues related to Health. Science and its application in everyday life Focus: The Body Mass Index (BMI) is being questioned for its effectiveness as a health metric, with the Body Roundness Index (BRI) emerging as a more accurate predictor of fat distribution and related health risks, particularly metabolic syndrome. Overview of BMI’s …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Education Why in the News? National Credit Framework (NCrF) introduced to facilitate reforms in higher education, which balances vocational training with academic research to meet the evolving socio-economic needs of India. Introduction The National Credit Framework (NCrF), in line with NEP 2020, provides a transformational platform for Indian higher education by integrating …
Read MoreWhy in the news? SpaceX aims to launch five uncrewed Starship missions to Mars in the next two years, with potential crewed missions following based on the success of initial flights. About the Crewed Missions Contingency: Dependence on Uncrewed Success: The timeline for crewed missions will depend on the success of the uncrewed flights. Potential …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Dengue cases have surged globally, with over 12 million infections reported in 2024, driven by urbanisation, climate change, and increased movement of people, raising concerns in countries like India. Global Context: Record Cases: Over 12 million dengue cases reported globally in 2024, more than double last year’s total of 27 million. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Governor Gavin Newsom signed three bills to combat deep fakes in political advertising, aiming to enhance election integrity and address misinformation ahead of upcoming elections. California’s New Anti-Deepfake Legislation: California Governor Gavin Newsom signed three bills on September 18 to combat deep fake content in political ads, following a controversial deep …
Read MoreWhy in the news? EPFO added a record-breaking 19.94 lakh net members in July 2024, reflecting significant job growth and increasing female participation in India’s formal employment sector. Record EPFO Member Additions in July 2024: Net Additions: EPFO added 19.94 lakh members in July 2024, the highest since April 2018. Growth: This represents a 6.3% …
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