About The Bharat Rice
Focus: GS Paper 2: Issues relating to poverty and hunger Why in News? Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Textiles and Commerce and Industry launched the sale of Rice under ‘Bharat’ brand. Bharat Rice: Bharat Atta is already being sold by these 3 agencies @ Rs. 27.50 per Kg in 5Kg and 10 […]
Challenges in the Indian Examination System
Context: The effectiveness of the Indian examination system is under scrutiny due to recurring scandals, inconsistent standards, and a predominant emphasis on rote memorization, posing concerns in the dynamic education landscape. Relevance: GS II: Education Dimensions of the Article: Concerns Regarding the Current Examination System in India Impact on Credibility: Rote Learning and Short-Term Memorization: […]
Ensure More Women in Technology
Context: With the Lok Sabha elections approaching and political parties preparing to choose candidates, it is essential to acknowledge the longstanding issue of inadequate representation of women in the National Parliament, state legislatures, and positions of power. This problem is not exclusive to India; it persists, and in some cases worsens, in many other countries, […]
One Person, One Vote, One Value
Context: Political equality within liberal democracies goes beyond providing equal opportunities for participation in the political decision-making process; it also involves ensuring that each vote holds the same value as those of other community members. Relevance: GS-2 Mains Question: Along with addressing quantitative dilution of vote value, the next Delimitation Commission needs to address qualitative […]
Supreme Court On Same Sex Marriages
Context: The recent decision by the Supreme Court of India not to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages represents a significant legal setback for the queer community in the country. Despite the advancements in law and the evolving understanding of individual rights in recent years, there was widespread anticipation that the five-judge Constitution Bench would interpret the Special […]
De-Risking is Better Than Decoupling
Context: Globalization has reached a point where complete economic decoupling of a country or region is impractical. The way forward involves de-risking and realignment instead. Relevance: Mains Question: Is economic decoupling of a country relevant in the present global scenario? Use illustrations to substantiate your argument. (15 marks, 250 words). Economic Decoupling and Present Scenario: […]
Bihar Caste Survey
Context: At a time when the political parties are vying with each other for the OBC vote in the coming elections, Bihar government revealed the results of its caste survey on Gandhi Jayanti (October 2). Relevance: GS I: Society Dimensions of the Article: Findings of the Bihar Caste Survey Population Distribution Survey Methodology and History Survey […]
United Nations Population Fund’s India Ageing Report 2023
Context: A significant portion of the global population is aging, and India reflects this trend. According to the United Nations Population Fund’s India Ageing Report 2023, the population aged 60 and above is projected to double from 10.5% or 14.9 crore (as of July 1, 2022) to 20.8% or 34.7 crore by 2050. This demographic shift, with one […]
Disappearing Languages, Vanishing Voices
Context: English has served as a unifying factor among multilingual Indians since the era of British colonial rule. While English is widely used for communication in urban areas, it can pose challenges in remote rural regions. Regardless of the veracity of the story, the significance of a shared language is recognized. Language serves as a […]
Time to Build a More Inclusive Society for Women
Context: The opportunity presented by India’s presidency of the G20 in 2022 underscores the nation’s commitment to fostering a more inclusive society. This is evident in the chosen theme for India’s G-20 Presidency: ‘Inclusive, Ambitious, Decisive, and Action-Oriented.’ Relevance: GS1,GS2-Issues related to women, Government Policies and Intervention Mains Question: India’s G20 presidency presents an opportunity towards […]