Upholding Personal Liberty Context: The Supreme Court’s recent intervention in the case of activist Teesta Setalvad, who is facing charges related to her involvement in seeking justice for the victims of the Gujarat riots, has brought the issue of personal liberty to the forefront. Relevance: […]
Navigating India’s SCO Membership: Assessing Benefits, Challenges, and Future Prospects Context: India’s membership in the has provided certain advantages and opportunities for the country. Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) However, despite these benefits, the future prospects for India within the SCO are not promising. Relevance: GS-02 […]
eSARAS Mobile App Context: In a bid to enhance marketing support for products created by women belonging to Self-help Groups (SHGs), the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojna- National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) has introduced the eSARAS mobile app which also serves as an additional platform for promoting […]
Addressing Drug-Resistant Infections: The Urgent Need for Emergency Use Authorization Context: The urgent requirement for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for essential antibiotics that can make a profound difference between life and death and the remarkable case of an 18-year-old leukemia patient fighting against Extensively Drug […]
India’s GST: Unravelling the Complexities, Embracing the Change Context Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman acknowledges the positive impact of GST, highlighting its role in creating a unified market and eliminating the complexities of varying state-level tax structures. The initial challenges faced in the implementation have gradually […]
A macro view of the fiscal health of States Context: In India’s fiscal landscape, the States play a pivotal role, mobilizing over a third of total revenue, accounting for 60% of government expenditure, and holding a substantial share in government borrowing. Given their significant fiscal […]
The Bonn Climate Change Conference: Assessing Progress and the Road Ahead Context: The Bonn Climate Change Conference marked a significant milestone in climate negotiations, setting the stage for the first Global Stocktake under the Paris Agreement at COP28. Relevance: GS-02, GS-03 (Important International Institutions) (Conservation) […]
India and the NATO Plus Dilemma: Balancing Autonomy and Security Context: The recent discussions surrounding India’s potential inclusion in the NATO Plus framework—that aims to bolster global defense cooperation and counter the strategic competition posed by the Chinese Communist Party. The article explores the implications […]
Navigating the Waters of Access: Analyzing the Progress, Challenges, and Way Forward for ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Missions in India Context: The analysis aims to delve deeper into understanding the commitment to ensure piped, potable water access for all rural households by 2024, the challenges and […]
Making it Count: Including Disability in the NFHS-6 for Effective Policy Formation Context: The recent decision of the Union government to exclude disability-specific questions from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-6. Relevance: GS-02 (Government Policies and Intervention) (Health) (Gender) (Issues relating to development) Prelims: National […]