Govt. launches Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0 for women
Context : “Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0” Initiative launched by the government. Relevance: GS 2 (Governance) Launch Details: Commemoration: Programme Highlights: Goal: Enhance understanding of India’s legislative process and the functioning of democratic institutions for women leaders in local governance.
Empower the guardians of the earth
Context: ₹72,000-crore project includes a transshipment port, airport, cruise terminal, shipbreaking yard, and more. Threatens Great Nicobar’s UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and its ecological balance. Relevance: GS 3 (Biodiversity) Ecological Impact: Indigenous Communities: Conservation Colonialism: Social Impact: Proposed Solutions: Protecting Great Nicobar’s biodiversity and respecting indigenous rights is essential for long-term ecological and cultural sustainability. Indigenous […]
Implications of China’s mega-dam project
Context: The 60 GW Medog Hydropower Dam across the Brahmaputra (Yarlung Zangbo) was approved in December 2024 led to rise in geopolitical tensions. Relevance: GS 3 (Internal Security). Impacts: Environmental Risks: Impact on Communities: Strategic and Geopolitical Tensions: Hydropower Race in the Brahmaputra Basin: China’s Dominance: India and Bhutan’s Efforts: Absence of Cooperation: What’s at […]
Sharp fall in Madrasa and unrecognised school enrolments
Context: India’s school enrolments dropped by 1.22 crore in 2023-24 compared to 2018-19, attributed primarily to weeding out duplicate and ghost entries through Aadhaar-linked student IDs. Relevance: GS 2 (Education) Decline Across School Types: Madrasas and Unrecognised Schools: Concentration of Decline: Key Issues: Weeding Out Ghost and Duplicate Entries: Impact on Access to Education: Recognised […]
India needs to prioritise preventive care
Context : Indians are facing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and cancer account for 65% of deaths (2022), up from 50% (2010-13). Relevance: GS 3 (Health) India is experiencing a dual healthcare challenge: Key Challenges: Prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases: Financial Burden on Individuals and the System: Underinvestment in Preventive Healthcare: Policy Gaps: […]
Quarantine animals with bird flu symptoms
Context : The recent case reported in Maharashtra marks the first instance of avian influenza infecting non-avian species, specifically tigers and a leopard. Relevance: GS 3 ( Biodiversity,Health ) First Case in India: Transmission Concerns: Infection Source: Response Measures: Ministry Directives: Government Coordination: Public Reassurance: Broader Implications:
Ahead of PM’s Paris Trip, Rafale, Scorpene deals reach final leg
Context: Two significant deals between India and France, worth over $10 billion, are nearing finalisation. Relevance: GS 2 (International Relations) Highlights: Major Defence Deals: Timeline and Approval: Strategic Context: Expert Insights: Additional Developments: Geopolitical Significance: Implications:
Current Affairs Quiz 06 January 2025
Current Affairs 06 January 2025
Ahead of PM’s Paris trip, Rafale, Scorpene deals reach final leg. Context : Two significant deals between India and France, worth over $10 billion, are nearing finalisation. Relevance: GS 2 (International Relations) Highlights: Major Defence Deals: Timeline and Approval: Strategic Context: Expert Insights: Additional Developments: Geopolitical Significance: Implications: Quarantine animals with bird flu symptoms, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 06 January 2025
Content: Revolutionizing Digital Commerce – The ONDC Initiative Introduction The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is a transformative initiative launched by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. It aims to democratize digital commerce by creating an open network based on […]