UGI USER, Author at Universal Group Of Institutions

04Aug 2024

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REVISITING SUB-QUOTAS: SUPREME COURT’S STANCE ON SCHEDULED CASTES’ SUB-CLASSIFICATION

Syllabus: 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 …

04Aug 2024

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THE ECONOMICS OF PROTECTIONISM

Relevance: 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 …

04Aug 2024

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“HIGH COST OF CANCER TREATMENTS: CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS”

Source: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 …

04Aug 2024

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39% OF TB CASES IN T.N. SURVEY WERE ASYMPTOMATIC

Syllabus: 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 …

04Aug 2024

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HOW CAN WAYANAD REDUCE LANDSLIDE RISKS?

Syllabus: 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: …

04Aug 2024

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“BUDGET 2024-25: CLAIMS, CONTRADICTIONS, AND ECONOMIC REALITIES”

Syllabus: 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 …

04Aug 2024

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INDIA ASSURES TAIWAN OF POLICY STABILITY IN SEMICONDUCTOR SECTOR

Relevance: 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 …

03Aug 2024

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SHIFT TO NEW TAX REGIME

Why 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: …

03Aug 2024

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INDIA SELECTS CREW FOR AXIOM-4 MISSION TO ISS

Why in the news? Shubhanshu Shukla and PrasanthBalakrishnan Nair have been chosen as prime and back-up pilots for the Axiom-4 mission, respectively. They will undergo training in the U.S. starting August. This mission marks the fourth private astronaut trip to the ISS and aligns with the India-U.S. joint vision to enhance space cooperation. Mission Details: …

03Aug 2024

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ELEVATED FOOD INFLATION: RBI TO HOLD RATES

Why in the news? The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to keep policy rates unchanged during its meeting from August 6-8 due to elevated food inflation, according to Barclays India and Goldman Sachs Economics Research. Economists from both institutions highlighted the persistent upward pressure on food prices as a key reason for the MPC’s …

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