UPSC Current Affairs Pointers
An initiative of UPSC Essentials to consolidate your prelims exam prep. Every Monday, take a quick look at last week’s current affairs tidbits curated specially for those preparing for UPSC, State PSC, and various other competitive examinations. If you missed the UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of past week | June 17 to June 23, 2024 from the Indian Express, read it here. The Indian Express UPSC Essentials brings to you the June edition of its monthly magazine. Click Here to read. Share your views and suggestions in the comment box or at [email protected]
Report — Lancet Global Health
According to the data published in the Lancet Global Health, Half the adult Indian population does not meet the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) guidelines on sufficient physical activity. More women (57 percent) than men (42 percent men) are physically inactive. Most alarmingly, the prevalence of insufficient physical activity among Indian adults has risen sharply from 22.3 percent in 2000 to 49.4 percent in 2022.
Moody’s Report
Global rating firm Moody’s has warned that India’s growing water shortage and frequent climate change-driven natural disasters can negatively affect the country’s sovereign credit strength. According to Moody’s, India is facing a growing water shortage as water consumption increases amid rapid economic growth and increasingly frequent natural disasters due to climate change. India’s average annual water availability per capita is likely to drop to 1,367 cubic meters by 2031 from an already-low 1,486 cubic meters in 2021. Water stress happens when there is less than 1,700 cubic meters of water per person and Water scarcity occurs when the amount drops below 1,000 cubic meters.
Economy — JP Morgan Index
The Indian Government Bonds (IGBs) has been included in the JP Morgan’s emerging markets bond indices. This inclusion is likely to bring nearly $20-25 billion into the country. Only IGBs designated under the Fully Accessible Route (FAR) are index-eligible.
