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Why in the News? A four-ringed butterfly, belonging to a family with most members in China, has resurfaced in India after 61 years. The butterfly was recorded in 2018 from the Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh. The discovery was made by a team including a policeman and members of the Bombay Natural History Society …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The West Bengal government has issued a flood alert for the southern parts of the state due to water release from two dams in Jharkhand. Details of the Topic Event: The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) released a massive 75,000 cusecs of water through the Panchet and Maithon dams in Jharkhand, potentially …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2- Reservation system in India , Fundamental rights , Judicial review Focus : The article explores the Supreme Court’s recent judgment allowing States to sub-classify Scheduled Castes (SC) for the purpose of creating sub-quotas within the broader reservation system. It examines the rationale behind overruling a previous judgment, the debate over the homogeneous nature …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 3 – Economy Context The article deconstructs India’s protectionist stance through an anthology by Arvind Panagariya, highlighting themes of India’s trade policy and the West’s double standards in trade negotiations. Introduction The 1990s and Beyond” by Arvind Panagariya offers a comprehensive analysis of India’s protectionist measures. It emphasizes the need for a nuanced …
Read MoreSource:prepcource Syllabus: GS-2: Health Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Why in the news? The recent Budget announcement of a price cut for targeted therapy cancer drugs has brought attention to the affordability and accessibility of advanced cancer treatments. This move aims to …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Why in the News? The Tamil Nadu TB survey revealed that 39% of detected TB cases were asymptomatic, highlighting the importance of using chest X-rays in addition to symptom screening for …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 1: Physical Geography GS 3: Disaster Management Why in the News? Massive landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, triggered by continuous torrential rainfall on July 30, caused widespread destruction and a death toll of 215. Human activities and natural factors contributed to the disaster, highlighting the need for better land management and warning systems. Source: …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3: Government Budgeting Focus: The Budget 2024-25, presented by Finance Minister Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman, has sparked widespread debate due to its claims of increased expenditure, disputed unemployment figures, and handling of inflation. The contrasting data and public response have brought these economic issues to the forefront of national discourse. source:wordpress Increased Government Spending: Claims …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests; India and its neighborhood relations. GS 3 – Indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Why in the news? Taiwanese businesses and government officials are taking a cautious approach towards India’s semiconductor ambitions. The senior officials from the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? 72% of India’s personal income tax payers opted for the new tax regime in 2023-24. 27 crore returns filed under the new regime, compared to 2.01 crore under the old regime. The number of Income Tax (IT) return filings rose 7.5% to a record 7.29 crore. source:researchgate Record High ITR Filings: …
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