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08Jan 2025

2025 Calendar Highlights Transformative Governance and Participation

Why in the news? The Information and Broadcasting Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, unveiled the Government of India Calendar 2025 with the theme “Janbhagidari se Jankalyan,” emphasizing public participation and showcasing the impact of transformative governance over the past decade. Unveiling of Government of India Calendar 2025 Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the 2025 Government …

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08Jan 2025

India’s GDP Growth Slows: Key Challenges Ahead

Source: 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. …

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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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05Dec 2024

India to Relax Wet-Leasing Norms for Airlines

Why in the news? The Indian government is set to relax wet-leasing regulations, allowing airlines to expand and launch new routes amid aircraft supply delays, benefiting carriers like IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Air India while supporting growth in the aviation sector. About Policy Changes for Wet-Leasing Aircraft: Relaxed Regulations: The Indian government is set to announce …

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05Dec 2024

Caste Census: A Complex Tool for Social Equity

Syllabus: GS-1: Population and Associated Issues GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions Focus: The demand for a caste census has gained momentum in Indian politics, fueled by opposition leaders, NGOs, and caste-based organizations, particularly following the Bihar government’s caste survey, sparking debates about its practicality and implications. Understanding the Caste Census: Historical Context: The concept of …

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31Aug 2024

UNIFIED PENSION SCHEME: A BALANCED APPROACH TO GOVERNMENT RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Syllabus: GS 2: Government Policies and interventions. Welfare schemes for the vulnerable section of the population. Focus: Government has cleared the new Unified Pension Scheme to substitute the National Pension System for the central employees on 1st April of 2025. This new scheme intends to give a clearer pension planning for civil servants and will …

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