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What must be ensured for peacekeepers according to India and Spain?
How many troops does India contribute to UNIFIL as of October 20?
What recent election-related issue has emerged in Maharashtra?
What was the percentage decline in automobile sales in India during the first half of fiscal year 2024-25?
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What quota did the Chhattisgarh government set for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in local body elections?
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What has contributed to the softening consumer sentiment in urban India?
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How many total C-295 aircraft will be manufactured in India under the recent contract?
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When will the last of the 16 C-295 aircraft be delivered as per the plan?
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Which entity acknowledged softening consumer sentiments and faltering demand?
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What is the expected growth rate of the Indian economy for 2024-25?
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Study Notes
India & Spain Condemn Attacks on UN Troops in Lebanon
- India and Spain condemned attacks on UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) peacekeepers.
- Both countries are major troop-contributing nations to UNIFIL.
- India has 903 troops and Spain has 676 soldiers in UNIFIL as of October 20.
- UNIFIL has faced attacks, including targeting of peacekeepers and positions since the Israeli offensive.
Alliances in Maharashtra Face Seat-Sharing Hurdles
- Maharashtra’s ruling alliance and the opposition bloc haven’t agreed on seat sharing for the upcoming assembly election.
- 9 and 16 seats, respectively, are still undecided.
- Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde issued a list of 15 candidates on Monday evening.
- Congress also released a list of 4 candidates.
- The BJP is likely to release its list soon.
- Internal disputes about seat sharing continue.
FinMin Flags Softer Urban Demand, Factory Output
- The Finance Ministry acknowledged softening consumer sentiments and faltering demand, particularly in urban India.
- Industrial momentum has moderated in recent months.
- The Indian economy is expected to grow between 6.5% and 7% in 2024-25.
- Urban vehicle sales contracted in the first half of fiscal year 2024-25.
- Automobile sales declined by 2.3% in the first half of the year, mainly due to lower sales in the second quarter.
- Housing sales also declined in the second quarter.
- The slowdown is attributed to factors like flattening consumer sentiment, limited footfall, and above-normal rainfall.
Chhattisgarh Government Hikes OBC Quota to 50% for Local Body Polls
- The Chhattisgarh government increased the reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) to 50% in local body elections.
- The decision was taken in a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.
- The decision is based on suggestions from the State Backward Classes Welfare Commission.
- The decision is meant to ensure a proportional share to the OBC’s population in local bodies.
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Explore the recent developments surrounding India's and Spain's condemnation of attacks on UN troops in Lebanon, as well as the political dynamics in Maharashtra regarding seat-sharing for assembly elections. Understand how these events impact international relations and local governance.
