News 1:

Malnutrition in kids worsens in key states 2015-19: Indian Express

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Syllabus Reference: GS-II

Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger.

 

Nothing much, it simply talks about one of the data released by NFHS. Reading multiple articles like this will give you idea about many facts, reasons for such numbers and what needs to be done as well. So, cover them carefully. Just a crude reading of this article is enough.

News 2:

Fertility rate down in most states, NFHS-5 finds: Down to Earth

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Syllabus Reference: GS-II

Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.

Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger.

News 3:

The roots of the agricultural crisis run deep: The Hindu

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Syllabus Reference: GS-III

Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce and Issues and Related Constraints; E-technology in the aid of farmers.

 

Article tells that though the recently introduced Farm Acts intend to benefit farmers by giving an opportunity to diversify the market, there are multiple loopholes in the Acts that may lead to further exploitation of farming community. Thus, these loopholes need to be addressed. Here the author also points out that the flaws in our agricultural system are deep rooted and need structural reforms and the recent farm laws don’t address this issue. Read the article for better understanding.

 

News 4:

Resolving NPAs~I: The Statesman

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Syllabus Reference: GS-III

Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment.

 

This article deals with some of the mitigation strategies already rolled out to address the menace of huge NPAs in Indian banking. The author reflects on several ideas, initiatives and schemes put out in recent times. A must read for all.

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