General Studies-1 Population: As the Economic Survey (2018-19) fertility has been declining everywhere and in every community, although rates of decline vary. The national fertility rate is estimated to be 2.2 in 2016 is projected to reach replacement rate around 2021. However, some states have fertility rates higher than the replacement fertility level. […]

    Table Of Contents Election Commission Disqualification under Anti Defection Judicial appointment Strategic Importance of Chabahar Vaccine World and Indian population trends and implications Trade surplus Employees Provident Fund Organization BEPS and Equalization levy Country of origin Cestrumnocturnum    1. Election Commission Subject: Polity Context: Election Commissioner Mr. Ashok Lavasa has been appointed by […]

Subject: Environment Context: Eco-Development Committees in Nilgiris biosphere reserve are restoring native Shola habitats in places overrun with invasive species. Concept: Cestrum nocturnum plants have encroached on native Shola habitats and do not allow any native flora to thrive. The Cestrum plants, unless completely removed with their roots, will keep sprouting and keep taking over Shola and native […]

Subject: Economy Context: Amazon India has made it mandatory for sellers on its platform to disclose the ‘country of origin’ of new and existing product listings by August 10. Concept: The development comes at a time when the government is negotiating with e-commerce companies to ensure that all products listed on their apps and websites carry […]