What EPFO Numbers Reveal
Why in News ? Relevance: Key Issue Data Insights from EPFO (2017–2025) 1. Withdrawals for Essential Needs Trend: Overview Employment Profile & Structural Concerns Implication: Causes for Frequent Withdrawals EPFO’s 2025 Proposal Broader Socio-Economic Implications Conclusion
Centre proposes labelling of AI-generated and deepfake content on social media
Context Relevance: Key Provisions of the Draft Amendments Accountability of Government Officers Significance: Reduces arbitrary or unconstitutional use of content takedown powers; improves transparency and legal safeguards. AI Content Labelling Objective: Prevent misinformation, manipulation, and user deception, especially during elections or communal tensions. Compliance and Enforcement Expert Oversight Significance: Brings technical expertise to governance, ensuring rules are implementable and future-ready. Background […]
Rotavirus vaccine effective against gastroenteritis in children
Why in News ? Relevance: Basics Study Design & Coverage Key Findings Strategic & Operational Significance Key Data / Facts
HAL can roll out 24 Tejas jets a year
Why in News ? Relevance: Basics Defence Manufacturing Transformation (2014–Present) HAL Production & Expansion Strategic Significance Key Data / Facts
SC expresses ‘grave concern’ over rising digital arrest scams
Why in News ? Relevance: Understanding Digital Arrest Scams Scope and Magnitude Legal & Institutional Framework Supreme Court’s Observations & Implications Preventive & Citizen Measures Data / Facts to Highlight
The slow unravelling of India’s transparency law
Why is it in the News? Relevance RTI Act and Its Origins Grassroots beginnings National legislation Constitutional backing Overview Implementation gaps Erosion of accountability Historical significance vs current reality Impact on civil society
Twinning Rate in India: Study Overview
Why is it in the News? Relevance: Basic Concepts Study Overview Key Findings Public Health Implications Significance Quick Revision
Cybercrime cases of cheating by personation surge in Karnataka
Why is it in the News? Relevance: Basic Concepts Cybercrime under Section 66D, IT Act 2000 Charge-sheeting & Conviction Rate Key Findings Aspect Observation National Cybercrime Trend Cases rose from 53,000 (2021) → 66,000 (2022) → 86,400 (2023) Karnataka’s Share >25% pre-pandemic in 2019, dipped during 2020–2022, surged in 2023 (>70% of 66D cases) Section […]
what unites ‘Gen Z’ protests across countries
Why in News Relevance Basic Context Triggers and Contexts 1. Morocco 2. Madagascar Common Threads Across Gen Z Movements Structural Causes Global Dimensions Scholarly Insight Implications
Do cash transfers build women’s agency?
Why in News Relevance Basic Overview Key Issues & Barriers 1. Financial Access vs Agency 2. Digital Divide 3. Socio-Cultural Constraints 4. Structural & Policy Gaps Recent Policy Initiatives Path to Economic Empowerment 1. Asset Ownership 2. Digital & Financial Literacy 3. Agency-Building 4. Institutional Support Socio-Economic & Political Implications