Amicus Suggestions on Disabled Cadets Similar to DMA’s 2022 Plan
Why is this in News? Relevance Who are Medically Discharged Cadets? Legal & Constitutional Background Constitutional Provisions Statutory Framework What Did the DMA Propose in 2022? A comprehensive welfare package for disabled officer cadets, including: Status: Amicus Curiae’s Key Suggestions Core Issues Highlighted Arbitrary Classification Gap Between Policy and Practice Dignity and Moral Obligation Broader Implications […]
Viksit Bharat – Guarantee For Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission
Why is this in News? Relevance MGNREGA (2005): Core Basics What is VB-GRAM Bill? Demand-Driven vs Supply-Driven: Conceptual Difference Demand-Driven (MGNREGA) Supply-Driven (VB-GRAM) Key Changes at a Glance Aspect MGNREGA VB-GRAM Bill Nature Legal right Welfare scheme Workdays 100 125 Trigger Worker demand Govt allocation Budget Demand-responsive Fixed, capped Area coverage All rural India Centre-notified […]
Deepavali enters intangible heritage list
WHY IS IT IN NEWS? Relevance GS-I – Indian Culture GS-II – International Relations WHAT IS INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE (ICH)? a) Definition Under UNESCO’s 2003 Convention, Intangible Cultural Heritage refers to: b) Purpose of inscription c) Representative List of the ICH of Humanity WHAT THE UNESCO INSCRIPTION RECOGNISES ABOUT DEEPAVALI ? a) A “living heritage” UNESCO acknowledges Deepavali as a cultural practice […]
How the Mahad satyagraha(s) shaped constitutional discourse
Why is this in news? Relevance GS-1 (Society & Social Movements) GS-2 (Polity & Constitution) Basic understanding Social and regional background The Bole Resolution (1923) Mahad 1.0 (March 19–20, 1927) Significance The phase between Mahad 1.0 and 2.0 Mahad 2.0 (December 25–26, 1927) Ambedkar’s gendered imagination of the nation Intellectual significance Why Mahad marks a […]
Is it the end of progress against extreme poverty?
What Is Extreme Poverty? Relevance GS 1 – Society GS 2 – International Relations / Social Justice GS 3 – Economy What Has Happened Since 1990? (Global Background) Why Rapid Decline Is Slowing Now Projections (World Bank + IMF) A. Up to 2030 B. After 2030 C. Geographic shift Why Progress Is Stalling ? How Latin American Countries […]
15 Ophthalmologists per Million Indians
Why in News? Relevance GS-2 (Social Justice – Health): GS-3 (S&T and Economy): Basic Context 1. What is Ophthalmology? 2. Global Target – Vision 2020: The Right to Sight Key Findings of AIIMS Study (2025) Indicator Data Institutes surveyed 7,901 Eye care beds per million population 74 Ophthalmologists (secondary + tertiary levels) 20,944 Optometrists 17,849 […]
What makes this festival so dear to the Purvanchali heart
Why in News ? Relevance: Basics: What is Chhath Puja Spiritual and Cultural Significance Historical Origins The Four Days of Rituals How it is Celebrated ? Sociological Dimension Unique Features Modern Transformations Symbolism and Deeper Meaning
Makhanomics
Why in News Relevance Background Nutritional & Commercial Potential Challenges in the Industry Government Initiatives Economic & Social Impact Political Context Data & Facts Key Challenges Ahead
Farmer Suicides in India
NCRB Findings (2023) Relevance Historical Trends & Continuity Underlying Causes of Farmer Suicides Structural Dimensions Political-Economic Criticism Possible Solutions & Way Forward
More women employed in agriculture, but half of them are unpaid
Basics Relevance Current Situation Opportunities Challenges Reforms & Solutions Implications Conclusion Women’s rising presence in agriculture must not reinforce invisibility but instead unlock transformative potential.