Rural India Deserves Better Schooling
Context: The recent release of the ‘Annual Status of Education Report’ (ASER) by the NGO Pratham has once again captured the attention of those concerned with education and India’s journey toward becoming a knowledge society. Relevance: GS2- Education Mains Question: The recently released Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) suggests that despite the Government’s support, the urgency for […]
Populism Does not Help Public Health
Context: In the midst of the bustling cities and serene villages of India, a silent yet significant battle is being fought on the frontlines of public health. The narrative is not dominated by the sensational victories of curative medicine but rather by the understated successes in preventing diseases like smallpox (still under surveillance despite eradication), polio, […]
About UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Context: The “Maratha Military Landscapes of India” will be India’s nomination for recognition as UNESCO World Heritage List for the year 2024-25. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Maratha Military Landscapes of India: Architectural Marvels Historical Context Geographical Integration Fort Selection Fort Categories Military Ideology World Heritage Nomination Current World Heritage Sites in […]
What is Beating Retreat Ceremony
Context: The Prime Minister attended the Beating Retreat Ceremony. Relevance GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of this article: What is Beating Retreat Ceremony? How has the ceremony evolved?
Current Affairs Quiz 30 January 2024
Current Affairs 30 January 2024
CONTENTS Supreme Court to Address BSF Jurisdiction Expansion Dispute in Punjab Context: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the dispute regarding the 2021 notification by the Ministry of Home Affairs, which expanded the jurisdiction of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Punjab, West Bengal, and Assam. The move was contested by the Punjab government. […]
PIB Summaries 30 January 2024
CONTENTS Beating Retreat Ceremony Context: The Prime Minister attended the Beating Retreat Ceremony. Relevance GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of this article: What is Beating Retreat Ceremony? How has the ceremony evolved? UNESCO World Heritage Sites Context: The “Maratha Military Landscapes of India” will be India’s nomination for recognition as UNESCO World Heritage List […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 January 2024
CONTENTS Populism Does not Help Public Health Context: In the midst of the bustling cities and serene villages of India, a silent yet significant battle is being fought on the frontlines of public health. The narrative is not dominated by the sensational victories of curative medicine but rather by the understated successes in preventing diseases […]
Static Quiz 30 January 2024 (Geography)
