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How is Ganesha represented beyond India? https://t.me/ethicsforupscmains

The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2025 (FAO–UN Report) shows global undernourishment fell from 688 million (2023) – 673 million (2024). India played a decisive role in this reversal. https://t.me/upscdatafactory

Invasive alien species.

Global economic burden: > $2.2 trillion. Europe: $1.5 trillion (71% of global cost). North America: $226 billion. Asia: $182 billion. Africa: $127 billion. Australia & Oceania: $27 billion. India: Highest % discrepancy in reporting management expenditure (1.16 billion % underreported). https://t.me/upscdatafactory

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Historic JOB growth!! India added a record 2.19 million formal jobs in June 2025, as per the latest EPFO payroll data — the highest since records began in 2018! https://t.me/upscdatafactory

When devotion meets joy! The baby elephant gifted by Guruvayur temple ot Thriuchendur Murugan temple is stealing hearts as it dance to Bhajans. 😍

Migrant Workers in India: ~45–50 crore internal migrants (Census 2011). Migration is mostly intra-state; inter-state migration significant from UP, Bihar, WB, Odisha to Maharashtra, Delhi, Kerala, Gujarat. Governed by Inter-State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1979 (merged under Code on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions, 2020). https://t.me/upscdatafactory

Sustainable Agriculture in India

Organic Farming India ranks 1st in number of organic farmers Ranks 9th in area under organic farming PIB Natural Farming 22 lakh hectares under natural farming 34 lakh farmers currently practicing it. Ministry of Agriculture. https://t.me/upscdatafactory

Terrorism & Extremism 18 States/UTs have dedicated ATS, STF, CT units (sanctioned strength: 80-650) Only 6 States/UTs have SOPs + designated courts for terror cases India ranked 14th in Global Terrorism Index 2024 ( from 13th in 2023) 28 killed in 11 terror incidents (H1 2024), down from 44 in 2023 40 districts still affected by Left Wing Extremism (from 200 in 2001); 10 districts report >70% cases Insurgency incidents in NE↓ 70% (2023 vs 2014). https://t.me/upscdatafactory

Money Laundering & Financial Crime Only 23 convictions out of 5500 PMLA cases (till 2023) India ranked 70/140 in Anti-Money Laundering Index (BASEL) Illicit flows = ~5% of India's GDP (FICCI) Global: $2 trillion laundered annually (2-5% of global GDP -UNODC) 4.5 lakh 'mule bank accounts' frozen in 2023 (used for cybercrime 14C). https://t.me/upscdatafactory

Border & Security Ceasefire violations (Indo-Pak): 5000 (2020) → 670 (2021)→~100 (2022) Illegal migrants = 5.5 million (0.44% of India's pop); 40% from B'desh, 13% from Pakistan. https://t.me/upscdatafactory

India’s meat production recorded a 4.95% growth in 2023–24, with five states—West Bengal (12.62%), Uttar Pradesh (12.29%), Maharashtra (11.28%), Telangana (10.85%) and Andhra Pradesh (10.41%)—together contributing over 57.45% of the country’s total output. This rise reflects the impact of sustainable practices and improved animal health schemes.

Defence Readiness India's defence budget split: Army 55%, IAF 25%, Navy 15% Global comparison: USA $700bn, China $200bn, Russia $70bn, India $65bn (SIPRI) India's defence imports: Russia 40%, France 30%, USA 10%. https://t.me/upscdatafactory

Digital India & Cyber Threats Only 38% Indian households digitally literate Urban: 61% • Rural: 25% (CBWE/Labour Ministry) 2023: ~400 million cyberattacks in India 761 malware detections every minute Ransomware hit 75% of Indian orgs (2023). https://t.me/upscdatafactory

President Droupadi Murmu gives assent to 'The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025.

Health, Drugs, & Abuse 14.6% Indians use alcohol, 2.1% use opioids 1.5 crore minors into substance abuse Avg age for tobacco use: 12 years (MoSJ&E). https://t.me/upscdatafactory

India's Export Momentum Continues Significant Growth Across Electronics, Pharma, Marine Sectors, and Meat, Dairy & Poultry Products in June 2025 Electronic Goods exports increased by 46.93% from US$ 2.82 Billion in June 2024 to US$ 4.15 Billion in June 2025. https://t.me/upscdatafactory

The UJALA (Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All) scheme, launched a decade ago, has successfully reduced LED bulb prices from ₹500 to ₹70, making them widely accessible for household use. https://t.me/upscdatafactory

This 1 minute video perfectly captured the headwinds indian economy faced in last 5 years or continue to face ... Pen them down https://t.me/upscprelimsmaterialss