Prime Minister Pays Tribute to Resisters of 1975 National Emergency
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of India paid homage to the men and women who resisted the National Emergency of 1975. 25th June 2024 marked the 49th anniversary of the declaration of the national emergency in India. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is an Emergency? Types of Emergency in […]
India’s Rooftop Solar Growth and Future Potential
Context: Rooftop solar (RTS) has the potential to revolutionise India’s energy landscape by offering a sustainable, decentralised, and affordable solution to meet the country’s growing electricity needs and making consumers self-reliant. The country’s installed RTS capacity increased by 2.99 GW in 2023-2024, marking the highest growth reported in a single year. As of March 31 […]
How Well is India Tapping its Rooftop Solar Potential?
Context: India’s installed rooftop solar (RTS) capacity surged by 2.99 GW in 2023-2024, marking the highest growth in a single year. By March 31, the total RTS capacity reached 11.87 GW, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. To meet rising energy demands, India must intensify its efforts to enhance RTS potential. Relevance: Mains Question: […]
Call for Consensus in the Parliament
Context: The Prime Minister of India has vowed to govern through consensus as the 18th Lok Sabha commenced its first session. Both the ruling and the opposition parties have reiterated their commitment to protecting the Constitution, a key theme in the 2024 general election campaign. Despite their claims of seeking consensus and loyalty to the Constitution, there has been […]
Navigating the Complexities of Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Context: Observed annually on June 26, the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1987 to combat drug abuse globally. The day highlights the challenges posed by drug abuse and illicit trafficking and emphasizes the need for international cooperation. Relevance: GS2- Mains Question: In the context of […]
Time for a Census, Come What May
Context: The 2021 Census has been now delayed for too long. One plausible explanation is that the ruling party is postponing the Census to expedite the “delimitation” process in anticipation of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. This might sound unlikely, but reconsidering reveals the 84th amendment of the Constitution mandates that the next delimitation exercise is to be based on the […]
About 5G Intelligent Village Initiative
Context: Recently, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced two proposals—5G Intelligent Village and Quantum Encryption Algorithm (QEA)—aimed at catalysing innovation and technological advancement in the telecom sector. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About 5G Intelligent Village Initiative: Key Facts about Quantum Encryption Algorithm (QEA) What is Telecom Technology Development […]
National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme
Context: Cabinet approves Central Sector Scheme “National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme” (N.F.l.E.S.) Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Approval of National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES): Approval and Financial Outlay: Components of the Scheme: Objectives and Rationale: Context and Importance: Expected Outcomes:
Overview of the Krishi Sakhi Convergence Program
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of India granted certificates to over 30,000 women from Self Help Groups (SHGs) as ‘Krishi Sakhis’ under the Krishi Sakhi Convergence Programme (KSCP). Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Overview of the Krishi Sakhi Convergence Program: Objective: Training Provided: Current Training: Implementation:
Expansion of DigiYatra Technology Proposed
Context: Recently, the CEO of Digi Yatra Foundation proposed that the DigiYatra technology used at airports could be implemented at hotels and public places such as historical monuments. Relevance: GS Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Overview of DigiYatra Concerns Governance -Source: The Hindu