November 2024 PIB

1. India’s Nutraceutical Industry Poised for Global Growth with Supportive Initiatives (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2071412&reg=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The global nutraceutical market, valued at around $400 billion, offers India immense growth potential due to its Ayurvedic heritage and medicinal resources.However, India’s limited market share calls for targeted policy measures and infrastructure support….

1. Government of India and ADB sign $200 million loan to upgrade water supply, sanitation, urban mobility, and other urban services in Uttarakhand (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2071145&reg=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Important International institutions Context The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $200 million loan agreement for…

1. Towards a TB-Free India: Achievements, Challenges and the Way Forward (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2070942&reg=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context India has made significant progress in its efforts to eliminate tuberculosis (TB), with a 17.7% decline in TB incidence from 2015 to 2023. The National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP), aligned with the…

1. India’s Green Leap: A Shift from Fossil Fuels to Clean Energy (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressNoteDetails.aspx?NoteId=153385&ModuleId=3&reg=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure – Energy Context India is undertaking significant reforms to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2070. The Asian Development Bank’s Asia-Pacific Climate Report highlights India’s successful…