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SCIENCE REPORTER SUMMARY: JULY 2024

ARTICLE 1: Probability Theory Ensures the Abel Prize 2024 to Michel Talagrand Significant Contributions ARTICLE 2: New Elements in Asteroids Overview of the Periodic Table and Heavy Elements Discovery of Compact Ultradense Objects (CUDO) Modelling Superheavy Elements Implications and Future Research ARTICLE 3 West Nile Fever From Nile Delta to Global Concern Emergence of West…

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Chapter 7- SOCIAL SECTOR: BENEFITS THAT EMPOWER

India’s recent economic growth is marked by social and institutional progress through effective government programs in health, education, sanitation, digital empowerment, and rural quality of life. Women-led development and digital rural governance have improved living standards. Achieving developed country status by 2047 requires efficient programs, state initiatives, and community participation. Introduction India aims to become…

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3 August 2024 : Daily Answer Writing

Q1) Critically examine the utility of the social audit framework in bringing the governance process closer to the people. (250 Words/15 Marks)   ANS Social Audit refers to the examination of a government programme through active involvement of people, especially the intended beneficiaries. It involves comparing the official records with actual ground realities. Social audit…

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3 August 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC

1. STEPS TO STRENGTHEN COUNTRY’S POSITION IN GLOBAL STEEL MARKET (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2040743 ) Topic: GS3 – IndianEconomy Context The Indian government has implemented various measures to promote the steel industry, including the DMI&SP Policy, PLI Scheme, revamped SIMS, and safety guidelines. These initiatives aim to boost domestic steel production, improve quality, and enhance sustainability,…

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3 August 2024 : Daily Current Affairs

1. Government Approves Rs 50,655 Crore for 936 km High-Speed Corridors, Revives PPP Model (Source: Indian Express; Section: Cover page; Page: 01) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railway etc. Context: The Union government has approved eight national high-speed corridor projects, totaling 936 km of highways at a cost of…

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3 August 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis

 1. EASING THE BURDEN (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 14) Topic: GS3– Indian Economy Context: The article discusses the ongoing efforts and historical context of income tax reforms in India. It highlights the initiatives to simplify and stabilize the tax structure, including reductions in corporate and personal tax rates, simplification of tax…

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3 August 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

1. The five guidelines to a Dragon-Elephant tango (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context The Chinese Ambassador to India highlights the importance of strengthening China-India relations through the “Five Mutuals”: mutual respect, understanding, trust, accommodation, and accomplishment. Emphasizing shared historical ties…

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CHAPTER 8 – EMPLOYMENT AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT: TOWARDS QUALITY

As per the Periodic Labour Force Survey data, Indian labour market indicators have improved in the last six years, with the unemployment rate declining to 3.2 per cent in 2022-23. Rising youth and female workforce participation presents an opportunity to tap demographic and gender dividends. The Formal employment has grown, with net payroll additions under…