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India’s SDG focus and its human development issues
News: For effective realization of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), countries need to make efforts to boost human development. 1. Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): They are a set of 17 goals adopted by all United Nations member states as part of 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. 2. They aim to address global challenges like poverty, hunger,… Continue reading India’s SDG focus and its human development issues
Direct tax share up at 57 percent of total tax revenue, highest in 14 years
News: The contribution of direct taxes to total tax revenue jumped to 56.72% in 2023-24, the highest in 14 years. The surge was even more stark in the direct tax to GDP ratio which jumped to over a two decade high of 6.64%. 1. Direct Tax: It is a tax that is levied directly on… Continue reading Direct tax share up at 57 percent of total tax revenue, highest in 14 years
Global Hunger Index and India-Explained Pointwise
Recently, Global Hunger Index 2024 was released by Concern Worldwide (Irish NGO) and Welt Hunger Hilfe (German NGO). India has been placed at 105th position out of 127 countries. In the Global Hunger Index(GHI) 2023, India was placed at 111th position out of 125 countries. The report highlights the failure of the Indian state to… Continue reading Global Hunger Index and India-Explained Pointwise
Biopolymers
Source: This post on India’s First Demonstration Facility for Biopolymers has been created based on the article “Making another stride towards making India global leader in economy and frontline player in ensuring greener, cleaner planet, Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurates India’s first Demonstration Facility for Biopolymers in Pune” published in PIB on 16th October 2024. Why in… Continue reading Biopolymers
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UPSC Interview Transcripts PDF 2024 ForumIAS | Download Now
UPSC CSE Interviews 2024 are around the corner. Although UPSC has not released any schedule for interviews yet, preparation for interview must be going on in war mode. Therefore, as per our duty to strengthen your preparation, we are releasing UPSC interview transcripts PDF 2024. It will provide the candidates with an idea of, what… Continue reading UPSC Interview Transcripts PDF 2024 ForumIAS | Download Now
State Control of Temples- Arguments for and against- Explained Pointwise
The recent controversy over Tirupati Laddu Prasadam, has once again stirred the debate over the State control of temples in India. The State control over temples in post independence India started with the state of Tamil Nadu (then Madras), which brought a law for state control over temples. Currently, other states in India also have… Continue reading State Control of Temples- Arguments for and against- Explained Pointwise
Sixth Schedule for Ladakh- Rationale and Concerns- Explained Pointwise
Recently, climate activist, Sonam Wangchuk, was detained at the Delhi border while leading a protest for Ladakh’s inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. The demand for sixth schedule status is aimed for greater autonomy to the region. While the demands for a separate public service commission and two parliamentary seats were met, the… Continue reading Sixth Schedule for Ladakh- Rationale and Concerns- Explained Pointwise
Israel Lebanon War – Impacts and Way forward- Explained Pointwise
The ongoing Israel Lebanon war has escalated significantly in recent weeks. Israel has intensified its military operations against Hezbollah, and has launched a series of airstrikes across Lebanon. Israel has conducted over 1,300 strikes targeting Hezbollah strongholds and military installations. The escalation of conflict into a full-blown war, has led to widespread violence (killing of… Continue reading Israel Lebanon War – Impacts and Way forward- Explained Pointwise
