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Why in the News? The Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) estimates a population of 718 snow leopards across various states. The study, conducted between 2019 and 2023, marks a substantial advancement in understanding the species’ distribution and abundance. Source: IE About The Survey : The Wildlife Institute of India (WII), in collaboration with …
Read MoreFocus: Traditional rigid fiscal targets are losing credibility worldwide. Finance Secretary emphasizes a more nuanced and realistic approach to debt sustainability. About the Fiscal Outlook: India’s high growth trajectory enables a gradual decline in debt-to-GDP ratio. Inflationary risks persist, requiring a delicate balance between growth and managing price rise concerns. The pre-pandemic goal of reducing …
Read MoreFocus: Panchayats with greater autonomy exhibit superior health, nutrition, and sanitation outcomes. They collaborate with health departments to provide clinics, dispensaries, prenatal and postnatal care, and clean water facilities, reducing maternal and infant mortality rates. State-wise Analysis: States like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Himachal Pradesh, with high scores on health parameters, have lower rural infant …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Geoffrey R. Pyatt, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources, highlights the India-U.S. nuclear deal as unfinished business, stressing mutual interest in advancing cooperation. Focus on both traditional reactors and emerging opportunities in Small and Modular Reactor (SMR) technology. Indian companies like Adani, Tata, Reliance, and Birla express interest in …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Indian refiners turn to West Asia amid disruptions in US crude supply due to the Red Sea crisis. Preliminary data from Kpler shows no US crude received by Indian refiners in January 2024. Rising freight rates due to Red Sea disturbances compel Indian refiners to seek alternatives closer to home. Source: …
Read MoreWhy in the News? President Muizzu declared in his inaugural Parliament address that Indian military personnel would depart by May 10. The first batch to leave is expected before March 10, with the remainder exiting by May 10. Source: Wikimedia About Bilateral Negotiations : Diplomatic discussions with India are ongoing, with a mutual agreement reached …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Investigative efforts by The Indian Express reveal 41 documented instances of exam leaks in 15 states over the past five years. Approximately 1.4 crore job seekers across various states have been adversely affected, vying for over 1.04 lakh positions. Source: IE Anti-Cheating Legislation: Several states introduced laws and ordinances in 2023 …
Read MoreReference: GS4 – Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration, Probity in Governance Why in the News? The Supreme Court, on Monday, rebuked the Returing officer’s conduct in the Chandigarh mayoral elections of January 30. The Court called it a “mockery of democracy” and emphasized that democracy cannot be allowed to be undermined. A …
Read MoreNews Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman pledged in her speech to announce the 2024 budget that a committee will examine India’s population growth to make sure the country is on track to reach the Viksit Bharat goal by 2047. Context India has become the most populous country in the world for the foreseeable future and it …
Read MoreSyllabus – GS 2: Development and Management of Social Sector/Health and Education Services. News There are issues regarding academic freedom regarding the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) rule requiring universities to display government logos. This is part of a larger pattern of government interference in higher education, diminishing universities’ ability to serve as forums for independent …
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