Child Undernutrition in India Context: Child undernutrition remains a persistent challenge in India, with determinants ranging from food intake to socio-economic factors. The commonly used measures include height-for-age (stunting) and weight-for-height (wasting), tracked through World Health Organization (WHO) Growth Standards. However, debates have emerged regarding […]
Ammonia: Advantages and Challenges Context: In a recent event in Chennai, a serious Ammonia gas leak from an underwater supply pipeline to a fertilizer plant creates terror and tension amongst citizens. Relevance: GS-03 (Mobilization of resources) What is Ammonia? Ammonia is an inorganic chemical compound […]
Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra Context: Viksit Bharat having been formally launched, the idea of making India a developed nation by 2047, the 100th year of its Independence, sounds achievable. Relevance: GS-02 (Growth and Development) Key highlights: Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra is a government-led endeavor designed to […]
Reconstitution of the National Startup Advisory Council Context: The National Startup Advisory Council (NSAC) has been reconstituted following the conclusion of its two-year term. Relevance: GS-03 (Economy) Main Highlights: After the completion of the tenure of the National Startup Advisory Council (NSAC), the Central Government […]
The outlook for 2024, for the world and India Context: Entering 2024, global uncertainties challenge the established order, with simmering conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East under scrutiny. This analysis delves into India’s position amid these global dynamics and internal factors shaping its trajectory […]
India’s TB burden Context: Recent studies suggest shorter-duration treatment approaches, showing effectiveness in both adults and children as opposed to long and difficult medication regimens to treat TB. It is important for the country to adopt these innovative treatments to enhance TB management. Relevance: GS-02 […]
India’s Fiscal Deficit Outlook Context: In the fiscal framework, a recent pronouncement by India Ratings and Research has forecasted fiscal deficit of 5.9% of GDP for the current fiscal year. Anticipations suggest a potential breach, with projections indicating a spike to 6%. Despite buoyant tax […]
Understanding the Consumer Confidence Landscape Context: On the backdrop of the november festive season, a survey conducted by the Reserve Bank of India into the consumer sentiment landscape, encapsulates the perspectives of 6,082 participants from 19 major cities, focusing on the general economic climate, employment […]
7th Economic Census Fieldwork Context: The fieldwork for the 7th Economic Census has been successfully concluded. Relevance: GS-02 (Governance) What is the Economic Census? The Economic Census is a comprehensive survey of the Indian economy that involves the enumeration of all entrepreneurial units across the […]
Global Goal on Adaptation Context: The 28th COP meeting of the UNFCCC marked a pivotal moment by addressing the lax international stance on adaptation. COP28’s adoption of the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) framework signals an increased emphasis on adaptation, particularly in the face of […]