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WHY HAVE PRIVATE INVESTMENTS DROPPED? TOPIC: (GS3) INDIAN ECONOMY – SOURCE: THE HINDU Private investment rose until the global financial crisis of 2007-08 but began declining from 2011-12.Hit a low of 19.6% of GDP in 2020-21, indicating a worrying trend. GFCF stands for Gross Fixed Capital Formation, representing growth in fixed capital in an economy,

FOSSILS OF HUGE PREHISTORIC SNAKE FOUND IN KUTCH MINE TOPIC: (GS1) HISTORY – SOURCE: THE HINDU Researchers discovered fossils of a massive snake named vasuki indicus, believed to have lived 47 million years ago in kutch, gujarat. The snake, possibly 10 to 15 meters long, belonged to the extinct madtsoiidae family, This finding, sheds light

NET DIRECT TAX COLLECTIONS EXCEED 2023-24 TARGET  TOPIC: (GS3) ECONOMY – SOURCE: THE HINDU  In 2023-24, India's net direct tax collections increased by 17.7% to ₹19.58 lakh crore. This growth was mainly driven by a rise in personal income tax, which made up 53.3% of the total tax collected, up from 50.06% in the previous

A LESSON FROM TAIWAN IN QUAKE RESILIENCE TOPIC: (GS3) DISASTER MANAGEMENT– SOURCE: THE HINDU  Recent seismic activity in Taiwan offers valuable lessons for enhancing earthquake resilience, showcasing proactive measures that vulnerable regions like India can adopt to minimize future seismic impacts.  Earthquakes in Taiwan:  Taiwan sits on the convergence of the Philippine Sea and Eurasian

INSURING THE FUTURE  TOPIC: (GS3) SOCIAL ISSUES – SOURCE: THE HINDU  The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has instructed insurance companies to extend health insurance coverage to a wider demographic, including senior citizens above 65 years old.  Currently, seniors are unable to obtain new health insurance policies for themselves.  Demographic Trends  India's

REALITY OF SWACHH BHARAT MISSION TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: THE HINDU The Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) is a flagship initiative of the Indian government aimed at improving sanitation and waste management across the country. EPI and Link to SBM: The Environment Performance Index (EPI) ranks countries based on their environmental performance, including

SUPREME COURT REGISTRY REFUSES TO RECEIVE PETITION TO ABOLISH COLLEGIUM SYSTEM & REVIVE NJAC TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE –SOURCE: LIVELAW.in The Supreme Court refuses to accept a petition aiming to end the Collegium system of judicial appointments and revive the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC). The Supreme Court's validated the Collegium system and dismissed

INDIA’S CHINESE IMPORT BILL UP 2.3 TIMES IN 15 YEARS  TOPIC: (GS2) INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS– SOURCE: THE HINDU  India's imports from China surged to over $101 billion in 2023-24 from around $70 billion in 2018-19. China’s share of India's industrial goods imports increased from 21% to 30% over 15 years.  Report by the Global Trade Research

MAKE EPI AN ‘ESSENTIAL PROGRAMME ON IMMUNISATION’  TOPIC: (GS3) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – SOURCE: THE HINDU  The Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) was launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1974, with the aim to expand immunization benefits globally. India initiated its EPI in 1978, later renamed as the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) in

THE SERVICES STORY  TOPIC: (GS3) ECONOMY – SOURCE: THE HINDU  The Goldman Sachs report emphasizes India's outpacing of the global average in services exports, underscoring the nation's burgeoning success in the global services sector.  Services Export Growth  Professional consulting experienced fastest growth.  Travel services showed slowest growth.  Financial services poised to grow with initiatives like

RECOGNISE ‘THIS LEAVE’ AS A WOMAN’S RIGHT  TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: THE HINDU  Legislative efforts for menstrual leave in India have seen advocacy through Private Member Bills, with varying provisions aimed at recognizing menstruation as a natural process and promoting gender equality.  About Menstrual Leave:  Menstrual leave refers to the provision of

THIS IS THE YEAR TO GET THE SDG GOALS BACK ON TRACK  TOPIC: (GS3) ENVIRONMENT – SOURCE: THE HINDU  The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), established in 2015, aim to tackle global challenges by 2030. Despite initial progress, recent reports suggest significant obstacles remain, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Urgent action is needed, focusing