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29Jul 2024

DEFENDING DISABILITY RESERVATIONS

source:www.livelaw.in Relevance: GS 2 – Social Justice, GS 3 – Inclusive Development Context Recent Controversy: Puja Khedkar allegedly faked her disability and caste to obtain benefits, sparking a debate on reservations for persons with disabilities (PwDs). Systemic Biases: The incident highlights the challenges and systemic biases PwDs face in accessing their entitled benefits. Challenges Faced …

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29Jul 2024

CREDIBILITY CRISIS IN UPSC

Why in the News? The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), nearing its centenary in 2026, is under scrutiny due to recent controversies. The case of trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar, who allegedly used forged documents to secure her position, has raised questions about UPSC’s candidate selection process. Source: One India Recent Controversies Puja Khedkar allegedly …

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29Jul 2024

SHOULD INDIA FOCUS ON NATURAL FARMING?

Why in the News? Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the 2024-25 Budget that one crore farmers will be initiated into natural farming over the next two years. This initiative will be supported by certification and branding, with implementation through scientific institutions and gram panchayats. SOURCE: mygov.in The Mission The National Mission on Natural …

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29Jul 2024

AS INDIA RAMPS UP FTAS, A NEW SYSTEM IN THE WORKS TO STOP CONCESSIONS MISUSE

Source: IE Relevance: GS 2 – International Relations, GS 3 – Economic Development Context: As India accelerates its engagement with Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), the government is taking significant steps to address the misuse of trade concessions. The Finance Ministry is developing a new risk management system aimed at preventing fraudulent claims of FTA benefits. …

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29Jul 2024

RECASTING CARE MODELS FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND HOMELESSNESS

Syllabus: GS 2: Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population by the Centre and States and the Performance of these Schemes; Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors. Why in the News? The article highlights recent policy shifts and collaborative efforts in India to address the complex needs of homeless persons with …

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29Jul 2024

INDIA-AUSTRALIA TRADE PACT YIELDS GREAT RESULTS, SAYS ENVOY

Syllabus: GS 2: India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Why in the News? The recent economic cooperation and trade agreement between India and Australia has yielded remarkable results, significantly boosting India’s exports to Australia and highlighting the potential for further economic collaboration. The …

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29Jul 2024

BUDGET PUSH FOR INFRASTRUCTURE

Why in the News? Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget for 2024-25 allocates ₹11.8 lakh crore for capital expenditure, comprising 3.3% of GDP, aimed at boosting state spending on infrastructure. States will receive ₹1.5 lakh crore as long-term interest-free loans for infrastructure development. Source:FortuneIndia Sectors in Focus Transport: The transport sector’s allocation forms the bulk of …

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29Jul 2024

EMPLOYMENT AND THE 2024-25 UNION BUDGET

Why in the news? The Union Budget for 2024-25 prioritized employment, with the term mentioned 23 times in the Finance Minister’s speech. In response to rising unemployment and public dissatisfaction, Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced several employment-focused schemes. source: TheDC Current State of Employment India’s workforce in 2022-23 was approximately 56.5 crore, with 45% in …

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27Jul 2024

BRIDGING GENDER GULF IN THE SPHERE OF ECONOMY

Syllabus: GS-3- economic development , gender analysis , equality in all fields, ethical perspective Focus : The article focuses on the persistent gender gap in the economy, examining its historical roots, current state, and economic benefits of gender equality. It outlines strategies to bridge this gap, including policy interventions, education, financial inclusion, and workplace practices, …

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27Jul 2024

GOVT FORMS CORE GROUP TO INTEGRATE EMPLOYMENT DATA

Why in the news? The government forms a core group to integrate employment data, following new schemes in Budget 2024-25 for job creation. Formation of Core Group: Objective: An inter-ministerial core group will be formed to streamline and integrate employment data from various departments. Announcement: This follows Budget 2024-25’s introduction of employment-linked incentive schemes and …

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