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India’s Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) has improved from 130 (2014–16) to 97 (2018–20) per 1 lakh live births (SRS), but still above the UN SDG target of 70. Nearly 50% of pregnancies are high-risk, demanding both medical and holistic support. https://t.me/upscdatafactory

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The CAG’s decadal analysis highlights uneven fiscal trajectories across Indian States. While some, like Uttar Pradesh (₹37,000 crore surplus), reported positive balances, most face high borrowings, vertical imbalances, and post-pandemic fiscal fragility. https://t.me/upscdatafactory

A Harvard scientist suggests the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS might have emitted the famous “Wow! Signal” detected in 1977. The idea links the object’s past position to the signal’s origin.

India, a young nation with more than 50% of its population below 35 years, is facing a rise in heart attacks among 20–40-year-olds. Hospital data (2020–23) shows that 50% of heart attack patients are under 40. https://t.me/upscdatafactory

The Government of India has proposed a mandatory operating temperature range of 20–28°C for new ACs (default at 24°C). This is expected to save 20 billion kWh electricity annually, reduce costs by ₹10,000 crore, and cut 16 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions. The issue, however, raises questions of equity, adaptation, and climate justice: Who gets access to cooling in the Global South? https://t.me/upscdatafactory

Indian adults consume 8–11 g/day of salt, which is about double the WHO recommended limit (≤5 g/day). This is contributing to the rise in hypertension (28.1% of adults) and related non-communicable diseases (CVDs, obesity, kidney disease). https://t.me/upscdatafactory

India has signed a contract worth ₹62,370 crore (~$7 billion) with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for 97 Tejas Mk-1A Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) to modernise the IAF and replace the ageing MiG-21 fleet. https://t.me/upscdatafactory

🚨 BIG TRADE MOVE 🇨🇳➡️🇮🇳 China has reduced import duty on Indian pharmaceuticals from 30% to 0%. ▪️This decision comes immediately after 🇺🇸 President Trump imposed a 100% tariff on pharma imports. A major shift in global trade dynamics for India’s pharma sector.

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According to the IEA, global data centre electricity demand may double by 2030 (~945 TWh). McKinsey projects that data centre capacity will grow by 19–22% annually between 2023–2030, expanding from 60 GW to 171–219 GW. For India, demand is expected to rise from 1.2 GW in 2024 to 4.5 GW by 2030, with AI-driven centres consuming 40–50 TWh anually. https://t.me/upscdatafactory

India in the Global Tea Industry

Global output: 7.074 billion kg. Global consumption: 6.97 billion kg. India’s production: 1.303 billion kg (≈18% of global share). India’s consumption: 1.22 billion kg. Exports: 255 million kg, worth ~$800 million. https://t.me/upscdatafactory

Two new wetlands from Bihar - Gokul Jalashay in Buxar district and Udaipur Jheel in the West Champaran district have been added to the List of Ramsar Wetlands of International Importance. With these two new additions, the total number of Ramsar sites in India is 93. https://t.me/upscdatafactory

THE COBRA EFFECT During the British Raj, officials grew concerned about the rising number of venomous cobras in Delhi. To tackle the issue, they introduced a bounty for every dead snake. At first, the policy seemed successful, many cobras were killed. But soon, an unintended consequence appeared. Enterprising locals began breeding cobras to claim the reward. Once the government realised this loophole and scrapped the bounty programme, the breeders released their now-worthless snakes. The result? The cobra population surged to even higher levels than before. This episode is remembered as the Cobra Effect, a classic example of how well-meaning incentives can backfire, producing the exact opposite of the intended outcome https://t.me/ethicsforupscmains

China is one of the india’s largest trading partners, with bilateral trade surpassing USD 100 billion in 2025. India faces a persistent trade deficit of nearly USD 80 billion, reflecting dependence on Chinese imports such as electronics, APIs, and solar modules. India is responding with Atmanirbhar Bharat, PLI schemes, and diversification of supply chains. China criticized U.S. tariffs on India and supported India’s call for reform of the global trade order. https://t.me/upscdatafactory

India’s Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) is the world’s largest, covering nearly 2.6 crore infants and 2.9 crore pregnant women annually. Over the past decade, India has expanded vaccine coverage, integrated digital platforms, and emerged as a global vaccine leader. https://t.me/upscdatafactory