Finance Minister Asserts Q2 Growth ‘Blip’ is Temporary
Context:India’s GDP growth slowed to 5.4% in Q2 2024-25, attributed to temporary factors. Relevance: GS 3 (Economy)
MGNREGA Wages Do Not Match Rising Cost of Living
Context:The House panel recommended revising wages under MGNREGS to reflect inflation. Relevance: GS 2 (Governance) Key Points: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) – 2005 Provisions: Eligibility Criteria: Guaranteed Employment: Unemployment Allowance: Social Audit: Preference of Employment Near Residence: Decentralized Planning: Working Conditions and Payments:
Failing PDS Beneficiaries in Odisha
Context: Three women in Odisha died after consuming toxic mango kernel gruel, highlighting PDS issues. Relevance: GS 1 (Society, Poverty) PDS Scheme overview :
The Constitution on Minority Rights
Background: Commemorated on December 18, Minority Rights Day highlights the 1992 UN declaration on minority rights. Relevance: GS 2 (Polity & Governance) Provisions:
Delhi Remains India’s Most Polluted City
Background: Severe winter air pollution in Delhi continues to impact public health. Relevance: GS 3 (Pollution) Air Quality Index (AQI) Key Features Data Representation Purpose Six Categories of AQI
Two Bills on Simultaneous Elections Rock Parliament
Background:The idea of simultaneous elections, or “One Nation, One Election,” aims to synchronize the election cycles of the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. Relevance: GS 2 (Polity & Governance) Important Provisions of Simultaneous Election Bill: Constitutional Amendments: Legislative Measures: Exclusions: Union Territories: Implications:
Current Affairs Quiz 18 December 2024
Current Affairs 18 December 2024
Content : Two Bills on Simultaneous Elections Rock Parliament Background:The idea of simultaneous elections, or “One Nation, One Election,” aims to synchronize the election cycles of the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. Relevance: GS 2 (Polity & Governance) Important Provisions of Simultaneous Election Bill: Constitutional Amendments: Legislative Measures: Exclusions: Union Territories: Implications: Delhi Remains India’s […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 18 December 2024
Context; India-Sri Lanka Bilateral Relations Relevance : GS 2 (International Relations ) Practice Question : Discuss the impact of Chinese influence on India-Sri Lanka relations and suggest ways the two countries can strengthen their bilateral ties. (250 Words ) Key Issues: Areas of Cooperation: Economic and Technological Cooperation Agreement (ETCA): Fisheries Dispute: 13th Amendment to […]
PIB Summaries 18 December 2024
Content : Doubling the Income of Farmers Context Relevance : GS 3( Agriculture ) Strategies to Increase Farmers’ Income Budgetary Enhancements Government Schemes and Programmes Income Support and Financial Security Risk Management Credit and Financial Assistance Agricultural Diversification and Sustainability Farmer Empowerment and Modernization Infrastructure Development Allied Sectors and Regional Initiatives Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) […]