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Current Affairs Pulse

21 April 2026

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Lok Sabha Seat Increase and Delimitation: Implications for Representation

  • A proposal exists to increase the strength of the Lok Sabha from the current 543 seats to approximately 850 seats.
  • This proposed increase is linked to the process of delimitation, which aims to redraw electoral constituency boundaries.
  • The primary justification often cited for such an increase is to ensure better and more equitable representation for the growing population.
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India's AI Infrastructure Growth Faces Value Realization Challenges

  • India is rapidly expanding its Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure.
  • Significant investments are being made in data centers and cloud ecosystems.
  • Despite infrastructure growth, India faces limitations in fully realizing the economic and social value from AI.
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India's LPG Supply Model Faces Strategic Vulnerability Due to High Import Dependence

  • India's LPG supply model exhibits a significant structural imbalance between domestic demand and production.
  • Approximately 60% of India's total LPG consumption is met through imports, leading to strategic vulnerability.
  • Domestic production covers only 40% of the demand, which is nearly 250% of indigenous output.
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Horticulture Drives India's Agricultural Diversification for 'Viksit Bharat'

  • Indian agriculture recorded a 4.45% growth rate over the last decade, vital for achieving 'Viksit Bharat'.
  • The sector is undergoing a significant transformation towards diversification and value addition.
  • Horticulture has emerged as the central pillar of this agricultural shift.
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