Daily Current Affairs — 4 August 2025
6 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
India’s Economy Gains Momentum as Inflation Eases and Exports Surge
Context India’s economy is witnessing strong growth momentum, marked by easing inflation and record-high exports, offering relief to households and strengthening the nation’s global trade position. Present status Indias economy is the fastest growing major economy, with real GDP growth estimated at 6.5% in 2024-25 and expected to continue at the same rate in 2025-26. Despite global uncertainties, strong domestic demand, easing inflation, rising exports, and robust capital markets support this gr
Health Impacts of Land Degradation & Drought: UNCCD
Context Recently, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) released a policy brief detailing the severe health impacts of land degradation and drought. Health Risks of Land Degradation and Drought Rise in Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases: The policy brief highlights the wide-ranging health consequences associated with environmental stress: Mental Health Consequences: Droughts often result in displacement, resource scarcity, and financial hardship, leading to incr
Non-communicable Diseases in India
Context Three decades ago, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) were rare in the villages; however, today, low- and middle-income countries confront an NCD burden that has spread from cities to villages. Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) NCDs also known as chronic diseases, tend to be of long duration and are the result of a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental and behavioural factors. The main types of NCDs are cardiovascular diseases (such as heart attacks and stroke), cancers, chro
POSH and Political Parties
Context The Supreme Court allowed a petitioner to withdraw her plea challenging the exclusion of women political workers from the ambit of protection under the POSH Act. About The plea mentioned that the definitions of ‘workplace’ and ‘employer’ under the 2013 Act must be expanded to include the political spectrum. It sought a declaration from the court that “political parties are bound to follow the procedure for protection of women in the workplace under the POSH Act”.
Bio-fortified Potatoes
Context Bio-fortified potatoes, with added iron content, will soon be available in Indian markets, said the Director-General of the Peru-based International Potato Center (CIP). About Bio-fortified sweet potatoes, with vitamin A added using technology developed by the CIP, are already available in Karnataka, Assam, West Bengal, and Odisha. The focus is on iron fortification in potatoes, the first variety has been released in Peru.
Shifts in India’s Pesticide Market
Context India’s pesticide market is undergoing a structural transformation, driven by shifting pest dynamics, labour shortages, and changing cropping practices. Background Pesticides, or crop protection chemicals, include substances used to kill or deter pests that harm crops. These include:Insecticides: For insect pests (e.g., white-backed plant hopper in paddy).