Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay: His Ideals and Contemporary Relevance Context: The Prime Minister paid tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay at Deendayal Upadhyay National Memorial at Dhanakya in Jaipur. About: Upadhyay was born in 1916 in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. He was a prominent Indian politician from the […]
Reservations for Women Context: The Modi government’s recent introduction and passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, formerly known as the Women’s Reservation Bill, has reignited discussions around women’s participation in Indian politics. Relevance: GS-02 (Gender, Government Policies and Interventions) Prelims: Right to Equality, Women […]
Expertise, Equity, and the Cauvery Water Dispute Context: The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Cauvery Water Management Authority’s (CWMA) directive for Karnataka to release 5,000 cubic feet of water per second to Tamil Nadu has drawn attention to the role of experts in […]
Enhancing E-Governance: The NeSDA- Way Forward Monthly Report Context: The Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) has unveiled the sixth edition of the National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA) – Way Forward Monthly Report for States/Union Territories (UTs) that delves into the current […]
An economic corridor, the Israel link and the geopolitics. Context: India set a precedent in G20 history by inviting the most Middle Eastern countries ever to take part as guests in the group’s key summit’. Relevance: GS-02 (Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s […]
Simultaneous polls — but only in a presidential system Context: The Narendra Modi government is revisiting the concept of “one nation-one poll,” aiming to synchronize all State elections with the general Lok Sabha election. To initiate this process, the terms of several State Assemblies, which […]
The Census: People count Context: The Census is more than just a headcount; it’s the foundation for planning and development. India has conducted this critical population assessment every decade since 1881. However, the 2020 Census, meant for 2021, was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
India and the great power contest in West Asia Context: The global geopolitical landscape is undergoing notable shifts, and amidst these changes, the United States, led by President Joe Biden, is charting a nuanced course in its approach to West Asia. Background: This region, of […]
A clear message to industry on dispute resolution Context: Given the delays and increased cost of litigation in Indian courts, the discussion surrounding the Indian legal system inevitably gravitates towards Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Relevance: GS-02 (Judiciary, Dispute redressal mechanism) Prelims: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), […]
PM-KISAN Context: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has integrated innovative AI chatbot with the prominent flagship scheme of the central government—the PM-KISAN Scheme. Relevance: GS-02 (Welfare Schemes) PM-KISAN Scheme: Empowering Small and Marginal Farmers PM-KISAN Scheme is a Central Sector Direct Benefit Transfer […]