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Cyclical slowdown Sub: Eco Sec: National Income Context: India’s economy has likely entered a cyclical growth slowdown and growth may slip below 6.7% in the face of emerging risks – Nomura economists Details: Cyclical and structural slowdowns are terms often used to describe the nature and causes of an economic slowdown. Here’s a […]
Tamil Nadu Declares Heatwave a State-Specific Disaster; Announces ₹4 Lakh Ex-Gratia for Heat-Related Fatalities Sub :Geo Sec: Indian Physical Why in News In a landmark decision, the Tamil Nadu government has declared heatwaves as a State-specific disaster. This announcement includes a compensation policy providing an ex-gratia payment of ₹4 lakh to families of […]
The Need for Regulatory Frameworks for Medicinal Foods in India Sub :Sci Sec: Health Why in News The growing health and wellness industry in India and globally has spotlighted the need for robust regulations around medicinal foods. Recently, a study conducted by researchers from The University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology (TDU), […]
Examining the Rising Costs of Elections in India and Potential Reforms Sub :Polity Sec: Elections Why in News The soaring costs associated with elections have become a subject of concern globally and in India. The Centre for Media Studies (CMS) recently estimated that the expenses incurred by political parties during the 2024 Indian […]
All about C295 aircraft, whose manufacturing plant was inaugurated by PM Modi Sub : Sci Sec: Defence Context: On October 29, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a plant in Vadodara, where Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) will manufacture the C-295 aircrafts for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The facility will be the first […]
The next Census Sub : Polity Sec: Msc Context: The Centre is set to conduct the Census, which was postponed in 2021 due to COVID-19. While an official announcement is awaited, sources indicate it may begin next year. The Census is crucial for delimiting Parliamentary constituencies and implementing women’s reservation in Parliament. The […]
Roll back nod given to import used medical devices Sub : Eco Sec: External Sector Context: Key stakeholders from the Indian med-tech industry, including the Association of Indian Medical Devices, the Manufacturers of Imaging, Therapy and Radiology Devices Association, and the Association of Diagnostic Manufacturers of India, have expressed strong opposition to the […]
Challenges in Fertilizer Imports and the Impact of Global Conflicts on India’s Fertilizer Market Sub : Eco Sec :External sector Overview of the Fertilizer Sector in India Types of Fertilizers: The three primary fertilizers in India are Urea, Diammonium Phosphate (DAP), and Muriate of Potash (MOP). India’s Position in Global Consumption: India is […]
Catastrophic warming is still on the cards Sub : Env Sec :Climate change Context: The United Nations warns that current national efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are insufficient to prevent catastrophic global warming. Current Emissions Targets: Insufficient Reductions: Nationally determined contributions (NDCs) submitted by countries aim for only a 2.6% emissions cut […]
Justice K.S. Puttaswamy passes away Sub : Polity Sec : Constitution Context: Justice K.S. Puttaswamy, a former Karnataka High Court judge and the pivotal petitioner in India’s landmark ‘right to privacy’ case, passed away at 98. Early Life and Career: Born: 1926 near Bengaluru. Education: Studied at Maharaja College, Mysuru, and Government Law […]