This week’s UPSC Issue at a Glance focuses on India’s economic and healthcare advancements in 2024 and the challenges in global affairs and judiciary in 2025. It highlights significant developments that aspirants must know for both Prelims and Mains.

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• Economic Growth: India’s service sector surplus hit a record high in October 2024, boosting exports.
• Government Spending: Fiscal policies and capex revival supported growth but widened state fiscal deficits.
• MSME Recovery: MSMEs showed signs of recovery after being hit by GST, demonetization, and lockdowns.
• Savings Decline: Household savings fell to 5.3% of GDP in FY23, a significant economic challenge.
• Healthcare Milestone: NexCAR19, India’s first affordable CAR-T therapy, revolutionized cancer treatment.
• Geopolitical Shifts: Regime changes in Bangladesh and Nepal pose strategic challenges for India.
• Donald Trump’s Return: US policies under Trump could impact global trade and geopolitics in 2025.
• Judicial Focus: Sabarimala review and challenges to the Citizenship (Amendment) Act remain critical.
• Global Affairs: India to host Quad and EU summits; Modi-Trump and Modi-Putin meetings likely.
• Immigration Concerns: Debates in Europe and the UK may affect Indian professionals and students.