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29May 2025

POVERTY DECLINES, GDP GROWTH DRIVES CHANGE

POVERTY DECLINES, GDP GROWTH DRIVES CHANGE Syllabus: GS-3: ● Indian Economy ● Poverty and related issues Why in the News? The recent Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (2022–23) and National Statistical Office (NSO) estimates for 2023–24 indicate a significant reduction in poverty and consumption inequality in India. The poverty rate in India 2022 fell into single …

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29May 2025

Revamping Indian Education Through National Education Policy 2020 Reforms

Revamping Indian Education Through National Education Policy 2020 Reforms Syllabus: GS-2: Education, Welfare Schemes, Issues Related to Children, Human Resource, Skill Development, Government Policies & Interventions Focus: The National Education Policy 2020 is undergoing phased implementation, aiming to revolutionize Indian education through innovation, global competitiveness, and employability. Recent data on internships, research growth, and improved …

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29May 2025

Bharat Forecast System: India’s Weather Power

What is the Bharat Forecast System (BFS)? The Bharat Forecast System (BFS), also known as the Bharat model, is India’s latest high-resolution weather forecast system developed to deliver accurate forecasts on monsoons, cyclones, fog, heatwaves, and extreme weather events. This advanced system for forecast weather in India is a multi-component Earth System Model developed by …

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28May 2025

How India’s FTAs May Impact Farm Trade and Tiger Conservation

How India’s FTAs May Impact Farm Trade and Tiger Conservation Why in the News? India is negotiating Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with the US, UK, and EU, which may lead to tariff cuts and increased market access for foreign agricultural products, potentially reshaping India’s agricultural export-import dynamics and trade surplus. This could have implications for …

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28May 2025

SC Panel Recommends Reforms in Tiger Reserves

SC Panel Recommends Reforms in Tiger Reserves Why in the News? A Supreme Court-appointed expert panel, also known as the Central Empowered Committee, has recommended a ban on night tourism, stricter safari regulations, and armed protection for forest staff to safeguard India’s tiger reserves. These recommendations come in the wake of environmental violations in the …

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28May 2025

Centre Drafts New Law for Property Registration

Centre Drafts New Law for Property Registration Why in the News ? The Ministry of Rural Development has released the draft Registration Bill, 2025, inviting public feedback. The Bill aims to replace the 117-year-old Registration Act, 1908, by promoting digital registration, transparency, and ease for citizens and businesses. Need for a New Registration Law: The …

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28May 2025

Sikkim Seeks Ban on Mt Khangchendzonga Ascent

Sikkim Seeks Ban on Mt Khangchendzonga Ascent Why in the News ? Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has written to Home Minister Amit Shah, objecting to the recent ascent of Mt Khangchendzonga from the Nepal side by a mountaineering team. He urged the Centre to diplomatically ensure the sacred peak is respected and not …

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28May 2025

Chabahar Port Expansion and Rail Link Progress

Chabahar Port Expansion and Rail Link Progress Why in the News ? India and Iran are accelerating efforts to expand Chabahar Port and connect it to Iran’s railway network by mid-2026. This move aims to enhance regional connectivity under the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and boost access to Central Asia and Eurasia. Infrastructure Expansion …

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28May 2025

Dugongs in Danger: Protecting India’s Sea Cows

Dugongs in Danger: Protecting India’s Sea Cows Why in the News ? May 28 is observed as World Dugong Day to raise awareness about the vulnerable dugong population in India. Despite their importance in maintaining marine ecosystems, only around 200 dugongs remain in Indian waters due to habitat loss and human activities, leading to significant …

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28May 2025

India’s Urban Health Crisis: The Overnutrition Surge

India’s Urban Health Crisis: The Overnutrition Surge Syllabus: GS-2: Issues Relating to Poverty & Hunger GS-3: Agricultural Resources Focus: A recent Nature study on IT employees in Hyderabad found 84% had fatty liver and 71% were obese, spotlighting a serious urban health crisis driven by overnutrition. This reflects India’s growing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), …

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