Mrunal Patel Unacademy's video: Monthly Current Affairs - Economy for UPSC other Competitive Exams by Mrunal Patel

1. 👨🏻‍🏫 Join Coaching for UPSC Prelims & Mains: https://unacademy.com/goal/upsc-civil-services-examination-ias-preparation/KSCGY/subscribe?plan_type=plus&referral_code=mrunal.org 2. 👩🏻‍🏫 Mrunal’s Win24 Series: mrunal.org/win24 3. 💾 Free Download IYB-summary, topicwise PYQ paperset, monthly current affairs magazine, & more from https://unacademy.com/content/upsc/downloads/ 4. 🗣️ FREE Interview guidance program for UPSC: https://unacademy.com/content/upsc/the-last-mile/ Timestamp 00:00:00 Mistakes in studying current affairs 00:01:45 Economy current affairs in UPSC 00:08:33 Pillar1 money banking finance Insurance 00:25:56 Pillar2 budget, taxation, deficit 00:33:34 Pillar3 international trade 00:45:07 China plus 1 Strategy 00:46:34 Switzerland removes India MFN 00:50:53 Pillar4 sectors of economy & GDP 00:56:12 Copyright free comics 00:57:46 Pillar5 infrastructure 00:58:26 Jal-Vahak Scheme 01:02:02 Pillar6 HRD Poverty In this video, renowned UPSC Educator Dr. Mrunal Patel will monthly current affairs of economy from the December 2024 for the benefit of job aspirants in India who are preparing for various competitive exams such as UPSC, SSC-CGL, State Services (StatePSC), Banking, IBPS, RBI, CAPF, CDS, etc.” 1. US Bitcoin Strategic Reserve concept gains traction under Trump. 2. Small finance banks can now transfer loans via UPI. 3. Trump linked to Bitcoin's $100K milestone. 4. Govt-RBI Governor tensions reemerge as Das' tenure ends. 5. 25% attrition in private banks raises operational risks: RBI. 6. SC asserts RBI's exclusive authority over banking mandates. 7. RBI forms AI ethics committee for financial sector. 8. RBI launches podcast for better outreach. 9. Sanjay Malhotra becomes 26th RBI Governor. 10. Gold loan NPAs rise 30% in Q1 FY25 amid defaults. 11. Credit card and personal loan NPAs spike in banks. 12. Credit card delinquencies up 110 bps to 7.6%: Study. 13. RBI’s MuleHunter AI targets digital fraud via mule accounts. 14. SC removes 30% cap on overdue credit card interest rates. 15. Top 100 defaulters account for 43% of NPAs, totaling ₹74 lakh crore. 16. SEBI to implement T+0 settlement for 500 stocks from Jan 31. 17. IPOs in 2024 raise ₹21.54 lakh crore, deliver strong returns. 18. SEBI revises mutual fund norms, adds new asset class. 19. Universal health coverage remains a major challenge. 20. Composite insurance licenses likely limited to private insurers. 21. LIC launches Nari Sakhi Yojana for women empowerment. 22. Medical inflation at 14% drives up health insurance premiums. 23. EPF Board approves ETF reinvestment and employer amnesty scheme. 24. FM highlights constraints on tax break expectations. 25. I-T dept denies using DigiYatra data for investigations. 26. GST cuts on food delivery and insurance deferred; popcorn rates adjusted. 27. Piketty calls for detailed income tax data from India. 28. PM CARES Fund received ₹912 crore post-Covid year contributions. 29. Debate reignites on reinstating wealth tax in India. 30. SC rules coconut oil taxable as edible oil, not hair care product. 31. Andhra Pradesh seeks additional 1% GST for disaster funding. 32. Panagariya highlights complexity of surcharge issues. 33. Delhi Finance Dept halts AAP women’s scheme over viability concerns. 34. Govt reviews unusual gold import surge amid double-counting concerns. 35. India becomes second-largest polished diamond consumer after the US. 36. Smartphone exports from India to hit ₹21.7 lakh crore in FY25, up 31%. 37. RBI cautious on de-dollarisation; Trump warns BRICS of USD tariffs risk. 38. Solar firms must adopt Indian-made cells by June 2026: Govt mandate. 39. China leads global debt collection; policy hurdles limit India’s China-plus-one opportunities: Panagariya. 40. Switzerland suspends India’s MFN status in tax pact dispute with EFTA members. 41. Statutory MSP recommended to curb farmer suicides: Committee report. 42. Bery takes additional charge as EAC-PM Chairman. 43. CCI may address Big Tech staff poaching; stagnant wages despite private sector profit surge concern Govt. 44. Deregulation focus in Economic Survey; SC warns against gig work insecurity; slow wage growth impacts demand and savings. 45. Calls grow for taxing ultra-rich amid productivity risks; Popeye, Tintin enter public domain in 2025. 46. MSI starts laptop production in Chennai; ILO urges nations to uphold workers’ rights to association. 47. Sluggish formal sector wage growth signals deeper economic issues; Lipstick Effect observed during downturns. 48. Kazakhstan’s rare earth potential explored; hidden costs of Indian Railways’ greenwashing highlighted. 49. Freight train speed improvement critical; Jalvahak scheme launched for inland cargo movement via waterways. 50. House panel seeks higher PMAY-G unit allocation; NITI Aayog suggests worker housing near factories. 51. SVAMITVA property card & more