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Relevance: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Why in the News? The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019 rules have been recently notified by the Indian Government. The application process for citizenship under CAA is governed by Section 6B of the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Household debt in India reaches 40% of GDP, while net financial savings drop to 5%, signalling rising financial distress. source:slideserve What is Household debt? Household debt is the total amount individuals owe creditors. Includes loans for consumer durables, housing, and personal expenses like education or medical bills. Requires fixed payments of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? TASL’s TSAT-1A optical satellite successfully deployed in space via SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, marking a milestone in earth observation. About the Successful Deployment of TSAT-1A: Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. (TASL) confirms the successful launch of its sub-metre resolution optical satellite, TSAT-1A, into space. The deployment took place as part of the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Study indicates low glycaemic index/load diets may reduce type 2 diabetes risk, with high GI/GL diets linked to increased risk. source:scribd Understanding the Impact of Glycaemic Index (GI) and Load (GL): International study suggests low GI and GL diets may prevent type 2 diabetes development. High GI and GL diets are …
Read MoreWhy in the news? DGTR proposes anti-dumping duty on sodium cyanide imports from China, EU, Japan, Korea, citing potential harm to domestic producers. Source:eduprep About the Imposition of Duty: The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) proposes anti-dumping duty on sodium cyanide imports from China, the European Union, Japan, and Korea. The duty, valid for …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Supreme Court seeks government response on PIL regarding regulation of sex-change surgeries for intersex individuals, highlighting risks involved. source:TOI About the Petition for Regulation: The Supreme Court sought the government’s response on a PIL urging regulation of medical interventions, including sex reassignment surgeries, for intersex children at birth. Intersex individuals are …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Army Chief urges preparedness for unexpected events, highlights technological competition among nations, emphasises cross-functional synergy among services. About the Anticipation of “Black Swan” Events: Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande emphasised the need for readiness in the face of unexpected and rare “black swan” events. He urged the force to be prepared …
Read MoreWhy in the news? RBI Governor raises concerns about unauthorised forex platforms, urges banks to enhance vigilance against illegal activities. source:slideshare Highlights of the Alerts and Cautioning: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das addressed concerns over unauthorised forex trading platforms, urging banks to enhance vigilance against illegal activities. The RBI has been cautioning both banks and the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court acknowledges the right against climate change as a fundamental right, emphasising solar power’s role in mitigating environmental issues. source:medium Highlights of the Judgment: Linked to a case concerning the endangered Great Indian Bustard species, the judgement stresses the necessity to articulate the right against climate change amidst increasing …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Focus: (NSS) Office released the key results of the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2022-23 Source: The Hindu The National Sample Survey Office’s Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) for 2022-23 brought forward significant updates in methodology and findings …
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