SCO: A Success with Room for Improvement
Context- Relevance: GS Paper 2 – Bilateral relations, regional cooperation, and global governance Mains Question Analyse the importance of the 23rd SCO summit’s decisions, particularly Iran’s full membership and the SCO’s plan for economic growth. Describe how the SCO promotes regional stability and addresses geopolitical concerns. (150 Words) The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: What is it? […]
India’s Digital Transformation: PM-WANI and Digital Connectivity
Context In today’s environment, digital connectivity is a crucial requirement for anything digital. The Shifting Digital Connectivity Landscape in India Relevance – Mains Question The PM-WANI programme intends to fill in the gaps in India’s data supply and advance internet accessibility. Examine how PM-WANI might improve internet connectivity, encourage local business growth, and expand digital […]
About The Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary
Context: Recently, in a significant development for tiger conservation efforts, the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court has issued a directive to the Goa government to notify the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary and its surrounding areas as a tiger reserve under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 within three months from 24th July 2023. Relevance: GS […]
What is Cantonment Board?
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has proposed to excise civil areas in 58 cantonments, with plans to merge them with State municipalities. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Cantonment Board: Composition: Classification: -Source: The Hindu
Rajasthan Platform-Based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Bill 2023
Context: The Rajasthan Assembly recently passed a significant Bill aimed at extending social security benefits to gig workers. This bill aims to address the lack of protection and benefits for gig workers, who were previously classified as “partners” rather than employees in companies like Ola, Uber, Swiggy, Zomato, and Amazon. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Rajasthan […]
Types of Motions Used in Parliament
Context: Recently, a Member of Parliament moved adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha citing the need for urgent discussions on ethnic violence in Manipur. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Adjournment Motion Other Types of Motion Closure Motion: Motion with a Vote: Short Duration Discussion: No-Confidence Motion: Confidence Motion: Privilege Motion: […]
About The African Union (AU)
Context: India’s G-20 Sherpa recently said that the Indian Prime Minister’s proposal to make the African Union a permanent member of the G-20 has received an overwhelming response from the grouping. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: The African Union (AU): Structure: -Source: Indian Express
International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem 2023
Context: International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem is celebrated every year on July 26. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem: Mangrove Forests: Presence and Significance How are Mangrove Forests Useful? Types of Mangrove Trees The current state of the […]
Amendment Bill for the Registration of Births and Deaths Act
Context: A Bill to amend the Registration of Birth and Death Act 1969 is among the 21 new Bills listed to be introduced in the ongoing session of Parliament by the Union Home Ministry. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Bill to Amend the Registration of Births and Deaths Act: Enhancing […]
About a Manual Scavenging In India
Context: According to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJ&E), a total of 530 districts (out of total 766) across the country had so far reported themselves to be free of manual scavenging. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Issues related to Poverty, Minorities, Welfare Schemes, Government Policies and Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: […]