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Why in the news? The Bombay High Court ruled that using loudspeakers is not an essential religious practice and directed strict enforcement of noise pollution laws, including a graded penalty system to address complaints without targeting complainants. Key Observations by the Bombay HC: The Bombay High Court (HC) ruled that the use of loudspeakers and …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s obesity guidelines have been updated after 15 years, replacing “overweight” with two obesity grades. This change emphasizes the significance of abdominal fat distribution, especially in Asian Indians, to better diagnose and treat obesity-related health risks. Obesity Guidelines in India Updated After 15 Years Revision of Obesity Terminology: India-specific obesity guidelines, …
Read MoreSource: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Growth & Development Focus: The Indian government has released the First Advance Estimates for 2024-25, showing a slowing GDP growth rate. Real GDP growth has declined to 4.8% CAGR since FY20, highlighting challenges like weak private consumption, sluggish investments, and negative net exports that hinder India’s economic progress. …
Read MoreWhy in News? The Indian Army installed a Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at Pangong Lake, Ladakh, sparking criticism from locals and veterans questioning its relevance, with calls to honor local icons like Zorawar Singh instead. Statue Installation and Ceremony On December 26, the Indian Army inaugurated a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the banks …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Prime Minister launched Bima Sakhi Yojana to empower women with financial literacy, training, and employment opportunities through Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) in Haryana’s Panipat. Overview of Bima Sakhi Yojana Launch: Recently unveiled by the Prime Minister in Panipat, Haryana. Objective: Empower women through financial literacy and employment opportunities. Target Group: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? November 2024 GST collections rose 8.5% YoY to ₹1.82 trillion, reflecting festive-driven demand. However, collections were slightly below October’s ₹1.87 trillion, highlighting uneven regional performance and potential economic recovery concerns for upcoming months. About the GST Collections in November 2024: GST collections for November 2024 reached ₹1.82 trillion, an 5% year-on-year …
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