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06Jun 2024

“THE SHOW MUST GO ON: ENHANCING INDIA’S ECONOMIC GROWTH”

Syllabus: GS-3- Sustainable economic growth , policies and implementation ,Challenges and prospective solutions Focus : The article emphasizes the need for the new government to focus on stimulating consumer demand to sustain India’s economic growth. While public investment and premium consumption have driven recent growth, broad-based demand, particularly in the private sector, remains weak. The …

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22May 2024

UN: INDIAN PASTORALISTS NEED LAND ACCESS, RIGHTS RECOGNITION IMPROVEMENTS

Why in the news? UN report highlights need for better land access and rights recognition for Indian pastoralists. Focus on rangeland degradation and marginalisation of pastoralist communities. The UN Convention on Combating Desertification reports that nearly half of the world’s rangelands are degraded due to climate change and land-use changes.  Understanding  Rangelands: Definition: Rangelands are …

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22May 2024

SC HALTS HIMALAYAS PROJECT OVER RELIANCE ON SINGLE WINDOW CLEARANCES

Why in the news? The Supreme Court has temporarily stayed the construction of a 90-acre hotel and township project in the Kumaon hills, citing environmental concerns. The project is located in an ecologically sensitive and seismic-prone area at over 6,700 feet above sea level. source:lotusarise About the Kumaon hills: Location: Kumaun Himalayas lie between the …

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20May 2024

“TACKLING ILLEGAL MINING IN SARISKA: A LONG ROAD AHEAD”

Syllabus: GS-3 : Environmental issues such as sand mining and its impact on environment and other sectors of economy Focus : The article focuses on the persistent issue of illegal mining in and around the Sariska Tiger Reserve, detailing the decades-long judicial and administrative efforts to halt these activities. It highlights the challenges posed by …

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19May 2024

ADANI’S WIND PROJECT IN SRI LANKA FACES LEGAL CHALLENGE

Why in the news? Adani Green Energy’s wind energy project in Sri Lanka’s Mannar and Pooneryn districts faces legal challenge. The petition filed by the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) cites potential environmental impact and lack of transparency. Mannar Island is crucial for migratory species, being the southernmost point of the Central Asian Flyway. …

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10May 2024

TOGETHER, STEP BY STEP

Relevance: GS 1 – Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies Why in the News? Former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh’s son secured a BJP ticket for Lok Sabha elections from Kaiserganj, Uttar Pradesh, maintaining the family’s power. This …

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10May 2024

“SUPREME COURT HALTS MINING LEASES IN ARAVALIS: ENVIRONMENTAL BALANCE”

Why in the news? The news highlights the Supreme Court’s decision to halt new mining leases in the Aravalli ranges to maintain environmental balance. source:ResearchGate About the Supreme Court’s Directive The Supreme Court stopped the issuance of new mining leases and renewals in the Aravalli ranges based on a Forest Survey of India (FSI) report. …

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08May 2024

POVERTY AND INEQUALITY

Definitions of Poverty by Various Institutions and Organizations The concept of poverty is complex and multifaceted, with various institutions and organizations offering their definitions to capture the essence of what it means to live in poverty. World Bank’s Definition of Poverty The World Bank defines poverty as a severe deprivation of well-being, highlighting its multidimensional …

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08May 2024

ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Introduction The concept of progress within the realm of economics has undergone significant evolution over time. Initially, the term “progress” was predominantly used to describe advancements in the economic sector. This term broadly encapsulated improvements in the economic conditions of a country or region, without much differentiation in the nuances of economic change. However, as …

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04May 2024

THIS IS THE YEAR TO GET THE SDG GOALS BACK ON TRACK

SYLLABUS: GS 2:Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. GS 3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Focus: “Development Goals (SDG), that was held in New …

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