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Why in the News? Amid global supply chain disruptions, Sudan’s dominant gum Arabic exports face challenges, impacting industries like food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics that rely on this key emulsifier, stabilizer, and binding agent. About Origin and Global Production: Gum Arabic is a dried, water-soluble exudate mainly obtained from two acacia species—Acacia senegal and Acacia seyal. …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: International Treaties & Agreements, Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Inclusive Growth, Government Policies & Interventions, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Focus: US President Donald Trump has proposed reciprocal tariffs, ensuring the US imposes the same tariffs on imports as other countries impose on US exports. This challenges existing …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: India and its neighbourhood couuntries Why in the News? Recently, United States initiated tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China to boost federal revenue and address economic concerns, sparking debates on trade wars and potential political implications. Introduction United States has adopted a policy of muscular nationalism, initiating a trade war targeting key …
Read MoreWhy in the news? U.S. President Trump signed an order ending birthright citizenship, potentially affecting thousands of Indian professionals, and announced 100% tariffs on BRICS nations for exploring non-dollar transactions, sparking legal challenges and economic concerns globally. Trump’s Executive Order and Birthright Citizenship S. President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order ending birthright citizenship, which …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The H-1B visa program faces heated debates, with proponents like Vivek Ramaswamy advocating expansion, while critics, including Trump supporters, demand tighter restrictions, accusing it of displacing American workers and favoring foreign professionals. Purpose and Current Debate Around H-1B Visas: The H-1B visa program allows U.S. companies to employ foreign professionals for …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions Focus: The growing trend of populist welfare schemes across Indian states is raising concerns about fiscal sustainability. As parties compete to offer financial handouts, it strains state budgets, undermines long-term economic growth, and hampers the development of essential infrastructure and services, prompting calls for policy reforms. Introduction: The Growing …
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