News: The Tobacco Board of India has claimed that Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco farmers’ earnings have more than doubled from Rs. 124 per kg (2019-20) to Rs. 279.54 (2023-24). About Tobacco Board of India It is a statutory body established by the Tobacco Board Act, 1975 for the overall development of the tobacco industry. Functions: Monitors… Continue reading Tobacco Board of India
The Race for Fighters
Source: This post on The Race for Fighters has been created based on The race for fighters: the IAF’s dilemma published in The Hindu on 2ND January 2025. UPSC Syllabus topic: GS 3- Security Context: The article delves into the critical challenges faced by the Indian Air Force (IAF) in modernizing its fighter fleet amidst… Continue reading The Race for Fighters
State of India’s Parliamentary Proceedings
Source: This post on State of India’s Parliamentary Proceedings has been created based on “The sorry state of India’s parliamentary. State of India’s Parliamentary Proceedings ” published in The Hindu on 2ND January 2025. UPSC Syllabus topic: GS-2 Parliament and State Legislatures Context: The article offers a critical analysis of the current state of India’s… Continue reading State of India’s Parliamentary Proceedings
Tackling Delimitation by Reversing Population Control
Source: This post on Tackling Delimitation by Reversing Population Control has been created based on Tackling delimitation by reversing population control published in The Hindu on 2ND January 2025. UPSC Syllabus topic: GS -2-Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Context: The article delves into the complexities… Continue reading Tackling Delimitation by Reversing Population Control
Nitrate Contamination of Groundwater
News: A report by the Central Groundwater Board (CGWB) has found excessive nitrates in groundwater in 440 districts (as of 2023). Key findings of the report About 56% of India’s districts suffer from the problem of excessive nitrates in the groundwater. The study defines excessive nitrates in groundwater as more than 45mg per litre. Out… Continue reading Nitrate Contamination of Groundwater
Financial Stability Report
News: The Financial Stability Report, December 2024 has highlighted that Indian economy, and financial system remains robust amid global vulnerabilities. Financial Stability Report Key findings of the Financial Stability Report Prospects of Economic Growth: The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to grow at 6.6% in FY25 (2024-25), given the revival in rural consumption, increased… Continue reading Financial Stability Report
India’s economic challenges in 2025
Source: The post India’s economic challenges in 2025 has been created, based on the article “India 2025: Navigating an uncertain world” published in “Business Standard” on 2nd January 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Economy- growth and development Context: The article discusses India’s economic challenges in 2025, including slowing growth and the need for more… Continue reading India’s economic challenges in 2025
Economic challenges and necessary reforms in India, China, and the US
Source: The post economic challenges and necessary reforms in India, China, and the US has been created, based on the article “Abandon myopic policies for the common global good” published in “Live mint” on 2nd January 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Economy- growth and development and Effects of Liberalization on the Economy, Changes in… Continue reading Economic challenges and necessary reforms in India, China, and the US
Rising Gas Costs Impact City Gas Sector
Source: The post Rising Gas Costs Impact City Gas Sector has been created, based on the article “Gas price rise and Trump’s expected policies” published in “Indian Express” on 2nd January 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Infrastructures-Energy Context: The article discusses challenges in the city gas distribution sector, primarily due to reduced allocations of cheaper,… Continue reading Rising Gas Costs Impact City Gas Sector
Indian banking sector’s improvements and challenges
Source: The post Indian banking sector’s improvements and challenges has been created, based on the article “Express View on Indian banking system: In good health” published in “Indian Express” on 2nd January 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation of resources. Context: The article discusses the Indian… Continue reading Indian banking sector’s improvements and challenges
