Economic Survey 2023


Context:

Recently, the government tabled the Economic Survey 2022-23. The Survey laid out the outlook for India’s growth, inflation and unemployment in the coming years.

Relevance:

GS III: Indian Economy

Dimensions of the Article:

  1. What is the Economic Survey?
  2. What are the main takeaways this year?
  3. What does it mean for India’s economy?
  4. What is the reference to 2003?

What is the Economic Survey?

What are the main takeaways this year?

GDP growth:
Inflation:
Unemployment:
Outlook for 2023-24

What does it mean for India’s economy?

What is the reference to 2003?

How likely is this?

-Source:  Indian Express


World Economic Outlook


Context:

In its January update of the World Economic Outlook (WEO) report, the IMF has marginally improved the forecast for global growth in 2023 — a relief, given the fears of a global recession in 2023. The turnaround reflects “positive surprises and greater-than-expected resilience in numerous economies”.

Relevance:

GS III: Indian Economy

Dimensions of the Article:

  1. Key takeaways from the latest update
  2. World Economic Outlook
  3. About International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Key takeaways from the latest update:

Global growth will bottom out in 2023
Global inflation has peaked but relief will be slow
India will stay the world’s fastest growing major economy in 2023 and 2024

World Economic Outlook

About International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Functions of the IMF

-Source:  Indian Express


Leprosy


Context:

Every year last Sunday in January is observed as Leprosy Day. This year, it was on 29th January. Leprosy is also known as Hansen’s disease.

Relevance:

GS II- Health

Dimensions of the Article:

  1. What is Leprosy?
  2. What are the symptoms?
  3. How does it spread?

What is Leprosy?

What are the symptoms?

How does it spread?

-Source: The Hindu


Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD)


Context:

The recent World Health Organization (WHO) report said that Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) continue to disproportionately impact the most impoverished members of the international community.

Relevance:

Prelims, GS-III: Science and Technology

Dimensions of the Article:

  1. What are Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD)?
  2. Government’s efforts regarding NTD
  3. About the World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day declaration

What are Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD)?

The NTD Crisis

Government’s efforts regarding NTD

About the World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day declaration

-Source: Down to Earth


Water Regulation and Development Authority (PWRDA)


Context:

From now onwards, groundwater extraction by industries and other establishments will be metered and charged, and anyone with an existing borewell or anyone digging afresh will have to take permission from Punjab Water Regulation and Development Authority (PWRDA).

Relevance:

GS II: Government Policies and Interventions

Dimensions of the Article:

  1. What are the latest directions about extraction of underground water?
  2. Who all would be exempted from paying the bill?
  3. How would the permission be sought?
  4. How will the authority bill the users?
  5. Who would install the meters?

What are the latest directions about extraction of underground water?

Who all would be exempted from paying the bill?

Is there any bar on water tankers?

No motor vehicle shall be used for conveyance or transportation of groundwater through a water tanker (whether installed on the vehicle or towed as a trailer etc.) with a carrying capacity in excess of 500 litres for any purpose other than drinking and domestic or agricultural usage without Permission of the Authority.

How would the permission be sought?

How will the authority bill the users?

Who would install the meters?

-Source:  Indian Express


Senna Spectabilis


Context:

The Nodal Centre for Biological Invasions (NCBI) at the Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) has recently come out with a management plan to eradicate Senna spectabilis.

Relevance:

Facts for Prelims

Dimensions of the Article:

  1. Details
  2. About Senna Spectabilis
  3. Key facts about the Periyar Tiger Reserve

Details:

About Senna Spectabilis:

Key facts about the Periyar Tiger Reserve

-Source: The Hindu

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