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13Feb 2025

Karnataka’s Industrial Leap: ₹7.5 Lakh Crore Investment, 20 Lakh Jobs, and a High-Tech Future

Karnataka’s Industrial Policy for 2025-30 outlines a comprehensive strategy to position the state as a leader in high-tech manufacturing and sustainable economic development. The policy aims to attract investments totaling ₹7.5 lakh crore and generate 20 lakh jobs over the next five years. Key Objectives: Investment and Employment: The policy targets ₹7.5 lakh crore in …

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10Feb 2025

Railway Budget Focuses on Infrastructure, Faces Execution Hurdles

Why in the news? The Union Budget highlighted infrastructure development and passenger comfort for Indian Railways, but key concerns like delayed safety initiatives, pending high-speed rail projects, and unclear timelines for Vande Bharat train expansion have raised criticism. Key Announcements: The Railways Minister emphasized infrastructure development, modernization of stations, and enhancing passenger connectivity, safety, and …

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08Feb 2025

India’s AI Race: Challenges, Opportunities, and Roadmap

Syllabus: GS-3: Robotics , Artificial Intelligence , Scientific Innovations & Discoveries , IT & Computers GS -2: Government Policies & Interventions Focus: India is poised to lead the global AI revolution with a young workforce, robust digital infrastructure, and innovative startups. However, hardware dependency, language diversity, and restrictive export controls challenge India’s AI ambitions. Strengthening …

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05Feb 2025

India’s Mission for Self-Reliance in Pulses

Syllabus: GS-3: Buffer Stocks & Food Security, Direct & Indirect Farm Subsidies Focus: The 2024-25 Union Budget launched a six-year Mission for Self-Reliance in Pulses with a focus on tur/arhar (pigeon pea), urad (black gram), and masoor (red lentil). The government has allocated Rs 1,000 crore towards this scheme to promote MSP-based procurement and strengthen …

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05Feb 2025

National Critical Minerals Mission: A Strategic Approach for India’s Growth

India has taken a significant step toward securing its energy transition and industrial future by adopting a holistic policy for critical minerals. The Union Cabinet recently approved the ₹12,400 crore National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM), initially announced in the July 2024 budget. This initiative aims to ensure a sustainable supply of essential minerals needed for …

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25Jan 2025

Odisha Tops NITI Aayog’s Fiscal Health Index

Why in the news? NITI Aayog’s first Fiscal Health Index ranked Odisha as the top performer for FY 2022-23, excelling in fiscal management and debt sustainability, while Punjab, Kerala, West Bengal, and Andhra Pradesh ranked lowest due to fiscal challenges. Top Performers in Fiscal Health Index (FHI): Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Goa, and Jharkhand emerged as the …

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28Dec 2024

Jewar Airport: Transforming Uttar Pradesh into Economic Hub

Why in the news? Jewar International Airport is set to become Asia’s largest airport, driving Uttar Pradesh’s economic growth with industrial clusters, world-class infrastructure, and multimodal connectivity, creating jobs and fostering sustainable development in the region. Jewar Airport: Asia’s Largest Hub Jewar International Airport in Uttar Pradesh is poised to become Asia’s largest airport. It …

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28Dec 2024

Dr. Manmohan Singh’s Economic Vision and Legacy

Syllabus: GS-1: Important Personalities GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions Focus: Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India, remains a key figure in India’s economic transformation, particularly for his role in liberalizing the economy in the 1990s. His legacy is often revisited due to his visionary ideas on economic reforms, inequality, and public policy. Early …

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27Dec 2024

India’s Agri-Preneur Scheme Faces Declining Participation Rates

Why in the news? The Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centres (ACABC) scheme reported a sharp decline, with only 35 ventures established in FY25 against a target of 2,605, raising concerns. Scheme Overview and Objectives: The Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centres (ACABC) scheme, part of Krishonnati Yojana, aims to promote agri-entrepreneurship and enhance modern agricultural practices. Launched in …

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23Dec 2024

Transforming Indian Agriculture: Sustainability, Innovation, and Policy Reform

Syllabus: GS-3: Direct & Indirect Farm Subsidies , Public Distribution System (PDS) , Buffer Stocks & Food Security , Agricultural Marketing. Focus: The Union Budget 2025-26 consultations highlight the need for reforms in Indian agriculture. Experts emphasize increasing agricultural productivity, ensuring sustainability, and improving farmer incomes while addressing the environmental impact of current farming practices, …

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