Judicial Deference and Individual Liberties in the Post-Puttaswamy Era Context: The Supreme Court of India, in Justice K.S. Puttaswamy vs Union of India, proclaimed the fundamental right to privacy under the Indian Constitution. Despite the anticipation of a new era safeguarding civil liberties against governmental […]
Transforming narratives: unravelling India’s transition in slum definitions Context: The discourse on slums has been a recurrent theme in the Indian Parliament’s discussions, witnessing evolution over time, thereby challenging precise definition. Nipesh Narayanan’s research investigates this dynamic narrative by scrutinizing debates in the Rajya Sabha […]
RAMP Programme: Empowering MSMEs for Resilience and Recovery Context: The Minister of MSME launched three sub-schemes as part of the RAMP programme. Relevance: GS-02 (Government scheme and policies) Schemes Launched: MSME Green Investment and Financing for Transformation Scheme (MSE GIFT Scheme): Designed to assist MSMEs […]
Nationwide transportation Strike Context: A nationwide stir unfolded as transporters raised their voices against the proposed amendments in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), primarily focusing on Section 106. This particular section suggests a substantial escalation in penalties for hit-and-run incidents, stipulating a maximum sentence of […]
The global nuclear order is under strain Context: Establishing global order demands a convergence among major powers, coupled with the ability to present the outcome as a global public good. The Global Nuclear Order (GNO), born in the shadows of the Cold War, faces significant […]
Radiocarbon dating Introduction: The intricacies of time, from the areas of thermodynamics to GPS and social systems theory, intricately weave into our understanding of the natural universe. Central to this comprehension is the technique of radiocarbon dating, a revolutionary method that has significantly impacted various […]
Space Startups Thriving in India Context: India’s expanding Space sector, tech advancements, NRF, and education policies drive innovation and entrepreneurship nationwide. Relevance: GS-03 (Science and technology) Space Startup Investment Surge : India witnessed over Rs. 1,000 crore in Space Startup investments from April to December […]
XPoSat’s X-ray Polarization Mission Context: The recent PSLV C58 mission by ISRO unveils a dual narrative in its scientific pursuits, symbolizing a shift towards both discovery-oriented research and technological advancements. This mission follows the success of Chandrayaan-3 and signals a balanced exploration into the realms […]