India’s SDG Pledge and Strategy
Context Relevance: GS Paper-2: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation Mains Question How far along is India in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals? Talk about India’s inconsistent performance on SDG indicators and the lessons that could be drawn from its mobilisation for COVID-19 in […]
The Dismantling of Workers’ Protections
Context Relevance: GS Paper-3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy, Ease of Doing Business, Labour Reforms Mains Question The governments of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu recently extended the number of hours employees can work each day. Examine the effects of longer working hours on labour productivity and rights in light of these changes. (150 Words) Key […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 May 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 May 2023 Contents The Dismantling of Workers’ Protections Context Relevance: GS Paper-3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy, Ease of Doing Business, Labour Reforms Mains Question The governments of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu recently extended the number of hours employees can work each day. Examine the effects of longer working […]
International Labour Day 2023
Context: International Labour Day, popularly known as International Workers’ Day or May Day is observed on May 01 every year. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: International Labour Day Significance: History: India’s association with Labour Day -Source: Indian Express
About Yellow Fever
Context: A total of 117 passengers of Indian Origin that have arrived from Sudan are currently quarantined because they were not vaccinated against Yellow Fever. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Yellow Fever Transmission: Yellow Fever Symptoms Incubation Period Two Phases of Symptoms Symptoms usually present themselves in 2 phases Second Toxic Phase […]
Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Context: Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), a laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has partnered with several Indian airlines, including Boeing, Indigo, Spicejet, Air India, Vistara, and AirAsia India to support the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Sustainable Aviation […]
Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, 1994
Context: In a recent case, the Delhi High Court has stated that some aspects of the PC & PNDT Act need to be reconsidered to ensure effective implementation. This observation was made while the court was hearing a plea filed by a man seeking the quashing of an FIR registered against him under various sections […]
ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME)
Context: In a step further in the expanding India-ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) military cooperation, the maiden ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME) is set to begin, with war games in South China Sea. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: ASEAN India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2023) Description of INS Delhi and INS Satpura: […]
About The Padma Awards 2024
Focus: GS-II Governance Why in News? Online nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards 2024 to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2024 have opened on 1st May 2023. The Padma Awards Is it a title? Bharat Ratna Therefore:
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue in Mauritius
Focus: GS II- Personalities in News Why in News? The Prime Minister has expressed pride of every Indian on installation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s statue in Mauritius. About Chhatrapati Shivaji Shivaji and the Mughals