Afternoon edition
Daily current affairs for UPSC, BPSC, State PCS and PSC exams.
Why in news?
Tripura is set to host a business conclave to showcase investment opportunities, aiming to boost the state's economy and create jobs.
Key points
- The conclave aims to attract investment proposals potentially worth ₹1 lakh crores.
- It will serve as a platform for over 500 investors, industrialists, and policymakers from India and abroad.
- The event focuses on promoting inclusive, sustainable, and investment-led development in Tripura.
- Last year's conclave saw MoUs worth ₹30,000 crores signed.
Background & context
The Tripura government has been focusing on attracting investments to enhance its Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) and per capita income. Previous conclaves have successfully facilitated investment agreements.
★ Prelims fact capsule
The 'Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026' is scheduled to be held on July 9-10, 2026.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper III: Indian Economy, Development; GS Paper I: Society (Regional development).
Why in news?
A case highlights the difficulties faced by working mothers in India to exclusively breastfeed their infants for the recommended six months, impacting child and maternal health.
Key points
- Many mothers are unable to exclusively breastfeed for the first six months due to work pressures and financial constraints.
- Exclusive breastfeeding is crucial for infant survival, healthy development, and protection against illnesses.
- Breastfeeding offers significant health benefits to mothers, including reduced risk of certain cancers.
- Socio-economic factors like low income and financial dependence of in-laws compel mothers to return to work early.
Background & context
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of an infant's life. Breast milk provides essential nutrients and antibodies. In India, maternal health and child nutrition are significant public health concerns.
★ Prelims fact capsule
Breast milk contains antibodies that protect infants against common childhood illnesses like diarrhoea and respiratory infections.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper I: Society (Health, Women and Child Development); GS Paper II: Governance (Social Justice, Health Policies).
Why in news?
A residential chawl collapsed in Mumbai amid heavy rains, resulting in multiple fatalities, including children, highlighting issues of urban infrastructure and housing safety.
Key points
- Six people, including five children, died in the incident in the Mankhurd area.
- The collapse occurred in a three-storey structure in Janata Nagar chawl.
- Heavy rains contributed to the structural failure.
- Rescue operations were immediately launched by various agencies.
Background & context
Mumbai faces recurring issues with dilapidated housing structures, particularly 'chawls', which are often overcrowded and susceptible to collapse, especially during monsoon seasons. This is a persistent urban planning and civic issue.
★ Prelims fact capsule
The incident occurred in the Mankhurd area of Mumbai on July 5, 2026.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper I: Urbanisation; GS Paper III: Disaster Management, Infrastructure.