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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 …
Read MoreSyllabus: 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 …
Read MoreRelevance 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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) …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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%. …
Read MoreWhy 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, …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s digital rupee pilot explores CBDCs’ potential to enhance financial inclusion, digital payments, and cross-border transactions amid adoption challenges. source:scribd Digital Rupee Overview: India, led by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), launched a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot for a digital rupee in late 2022. Two types of CBDC …
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