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Farmer Suicides in India: 28 Years of Data 

Context

  • According to National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, the period between 1995 and 2023 saw over 3.9 lakh farmer and agricultural laborer suicides in India.
  • Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Telangana together accounted for over 70% of all suicides.

    • About

  • After a decade of gradual decline, 2023 saw a 75% increase in farmer suicides compared to 2022, totaling 10,786 deaths.
  • Of these, 6,096 were agricultural labourers, overtaking cultivators (4,690 deaths) for the first time.
  • It underscores deeper rural distress, labourers suffer from wage insecurity, seasonal unemployment, rising food prices, and limited social protection, leaving them especially vulnerable to economic shocks.

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    RBI Financial Stability Report

    Context

  • The Reserve Bank of India’s December 2025 Financial Stability Report (FSR) assesses systemic risks to India’s financial sector and evaluates the resilience of banks amid domestic strength and global uncertainties.

    • Key highlights of the report

  • Growth outlook remains positive: The RBI noted that real GDP growth surprised on the upside in the first two quarters of FY 2025-26, registering 7.8% in Q1 and 8.2% in Q2.
  • Growth was supported by strong private consumption and public investment.

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    PM chairs 50th meeting of PRAGATI

    Context

  • The Prime Minister chaired the 50th meeting of PRAGATI.

    • About

  • PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation) is a technology-driven governance and monitoring platform launched by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in 2015.
  • Aim: To improve public administration and accelerate implementation of government programmes and projects.
  • PRAGATI functions as a tripartite platform integrating three hierarchical levels: the Prime Minister’s Office at the apex, Union Government Secretaries as the middle tier, and State Chief Secretaries as the operational base.

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    पीएम द्वारा प्रगति(PRAGATI) की 50वीं बैठक की अध्यक्षता 

    संदर्भ 

  • प्रधानमंत्री ने प्रगति की 50वीं बैठक की अध्यक्षता की।

    •  परिचय  

  • PRAGATI (सक्रिय शासन और समय पर कार्यान्वयन) एक प्रौद्योगिकी-संचालित शासन और निगरानी मंच है जिसे प्रधानमंत्री कार्यालय (PMO) ने 2015 में शुरू किया।
  • उद्देश्य:  लोक प्रशासन में सुधार करना और सरकारी कार्यक्रमों व परियोजनाओं के कार्यान्वयन में तीव्रता लाना।

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    भारत-ऑस्ट्रेलिया: शुल्क-मुक्त युग और व्यापार समझौते को सुदृढ़ करना

    भारत और ऑस्ट्रेलिया अब एक निर्णायक बिंदु पर खड़े हैं जहाँ वे भारत-ऑस्ट्रेलिया आर्थिक सहयोग एवं व्यापार समझौते (ECTA) के अंतर्गत शुल्क समाप्त होने के साथ अपनी रणनीतिक तथा आर्थिक साझेदारी को सुदृढ़ कर सकते हैं।

    News In Short 31-12-2025

    Context

  • A new study has suggested that ulcerative colitis may be triggered when a normally hidden layer of immune cells, located just beneath the gut lining, becomes thinner. 

    • About

  • Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes long-lasting inflammation and ulcers in the inner lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum.
  • It is an auto-inflammatory/immune-mediated condition with periods of flare-ups and remission.
  • Causes: Immune system dysfunction attacking the gut lining, Genetic susceptibility, environmental factors (diet, infections, gut microbiome imbalance).

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    Issues with Gig Workers in India 

    In Context

  • Gig and platform worker unions have called for a strike, protesting the denial of basic labour rights and alleged exploitation by food delivery and taxi platforms. 

    • What is the Gig Economy?

  •  According to the World Economic Forum, The gig economy involves short-term, task-based work facilitated by digital platforms connecting workers with customers. 
  • In India, gig workers are defined as “self-employed” workers, and the gig labour force has seen increasing participation of women. 
  • Gig workers provide a wide range of services like driving, beauty, housework, food delivery, etc.

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