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Business & Economy
India’s First Glass Bridge
India’s first glass bridge was inaugurated in Kanniyakumari, connecting the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue. The ₹37-crore tourism infrastructure project enhances visitor experience.
Business & Economy
EPFO’s CPPS System
The Centralized Pension Payment System (CPPS) allows over 68 lakh pensioners to access funds from any bank branch nationwide, improving convenience and accessibility of pension services.
International
U.S. House Speaker Re-election
Mike Johnson, a Republican representative from Louisiana, was re-elected as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives on the first day of the new Congress.
Environment
Assam Elephant Population
The Elephant Population Estimate 2024 recorded 5,828 elephants in Assam, an increase of 109 from 2017. Wildlife surveys guide conservation and reserve planning.
Climate
Chhattisgarh’s Green GDP
Chhattisgarh became the first Indian state to adopt Green GDP, integrating environmental contributions into economic measurement by adjusting growth calculations with sustainability factors.
Monetary Policy
New GDP Base Year
India’s GDP base year is revised from 2011-12 to 2022-23 to reflect structural changes in the economy, sectoral composition, and current consumption patterns.
Business & Economy
Cooperative Bank Merger
RBI approved the merger of National Co-operative Bank (Bangalore) with Cosmos Co-operative Bank (Maharashtra), effective January 6, 2025, strengthening financial consolidation.
Business & Economy
Rythu Bharosa Scheme Expansion
Telangana’s Rythu Bharosa scheme provides ₹7,500 per acre per crop season to around 70 lakh farmers, offering direct financial assistance to support agricultural income.
Education
Student Enrolment Decline
UDISE+ 2023-24 reported a 6% decline in student enrolment across India. UDISE+ tracks comprehensive school education statistics including enrolment, infrastructure, and teacher data.
Geopolitics
New DGCA Director-General
Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, a 1996 batch IAS officer (Madhya Pradesh cadre), was appointed DGCA Director-General. DGCA regulates civil aviation safety and standards in India.
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Where is India’s first glass bridge located?
Kanniyakumari
Connects Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue
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What does CPPS stand for?
Centralized Pension Payment System
EPFO system benefiting 68 lakh pensioners
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How many elephants were counted in Assam in 2024?
5,828
Increase of 109 from 2017
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Which state adopted Green GDP first in India?
Chhattisgarh
Integrates environmental factors into economic measurement
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What is India’s new GDP base year?
2022-23
Revised from 2011-12
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How much does Rythu Bharosa provide per acre?
₹7,500 per crop season
Telangana’s farmer assistance scheme
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What percentage decline in enrolment did UDISE+ 2023-24 report?
6%
Unified District Information System for Education Plus
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Who is the new DGCA Director-General?
Faiz Ahmed Kidwai
1996 batch IAS officer, Madhya Pradesh cadre
Think & Discuss
Education Enrolment Crisis: Understanding the 6% Decline
Context from today’s quiz: UDISE+ 2023-24 reported a 6% decline in student enrolment across India. This concerning trend raises questions about access to education, the impact of digital learning post-pandemic, demographic shifts, socioeconomic barriers, and the effectiveness of government interventions like Right to Education and mid-day meal schemes in maintaining student retention.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
A 6% decline in student enrolment represents millions of children potentially out of school, with long-term implications for India’s demographic dividend and economic future. Possible factors include demographic changes (declining birth rates), migration patterns, pandemic disruption effects, poverty-driven dropouts, inadequate infrastructure in rural areas, gender disparities, and gaps in last-mile implementation of educational schemes.
What are the root causes of this enrolment decline, and what comprehensive interventions can reverse this trend?
What are the root causes of this enrolment decline, and what comprehensive interventions can reverse this trend?
- Is this primarily a demographic phenomenon (lower birth rates) or a systemic failure in retention and access? How can we distinguish between the two?
- What role do economic pressures, child labor, and opportunity costs play in families’ decisions to withdraw children from school, especially in marginalized communities?
- How can digital infrastructure and technology be leveraged to improve access and engagement, particularly in remote areas where traditional schools are difficult to maintain?
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