Global Initiative of Academic Networks
Context: Eight years after its inception, the Ministry of Education is gearing up to restart the fourth phase of the Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN). Relevance: GS II: Education Dimensions of the Article: Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN) in Higher Education Aim: Objectives: Salient Features: Significance of GIAN Programme The Global Initiative of […]
Not a Panacea – On Maratha Demand for Reservations
Context: In a clear indication of substantial socioeconomic changes occurring in various regions of India, there have been calls for reservation from communities that are traditionally considered politically influential and are not conventionally categorized as “backward.” The demand for reservation by the Maratha community in Maharashtra is a notable example. Relevance: GS-2 Mains Question: Highlighting the present […]
QS World University Rankings Asia 2024
Context: Recently, the global higher education think-tank Quacquarelli Symonds has released the QS Asia University Rankings: Asia 2024, including 148 universities from India in the comprehensive list of 856 universities across Asia. Relevance: GS II: Education Dimensions of the Article: QS World University Rankings: Key Highlights of the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2024 Top Ranking Universities: […]
UGC Allows Top 500 Global Universities to Set Up Campuses in India
Context: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued regulations permitting foreign universities ranked among the world’s top 500 to establish branch campuses in India. This initiative aligns with the objectives of the National Education Policy 2020, aiming to provide a legislative framework for the presence of leading global universities in the country. The guidelines were […]
Menstrual Hygiene Policy In India
Context: In a world lacking foresight, the judiciary finds itself compelled to impose a deadline on the government for tasks that should be self-evident. The Supreme Court of India has granted the Centre a four-week period to finalize a comprehensive menstrual hygiene policy, emphasizing the distribution of sanitary napkins. The Chief Justice has additionally instructed […]
Right to Work: A Far Cry for Women
Context: In 2016, an opinion poll conducted by the ILO and Gallup across 142 countries and territories found that a majority of both women (70%) and men (66%) expressed a preference for women to engage in paid work, even including women who were not part of the workforce. This preference was widespread globally, including in […]
Beyond Compliance for Disability Inclusion
Context: Inclusivity has consistently been championed as a fundamental pillar of progressive societies, a principle that our nation strives to uphold repeatedly. Yet, as we assess the employment landscape in India, we often neglect a significant portion of our population—people with disabilities—when discussing inclusivity. Relevance: GS2- Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population by […]
Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra
Context: The government has directed all departments to deploy officials for a nationwide roadshow named Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, taking place from November 20 to January 25, 2024, to highlight its achievements, primarily those from the past nine years corresponding to the two terms of the ruling party starting in 2014. This campaign is conveniently scheduled around […]
Beyond MSP Hike
Context: The Union Government has increased the minimum support price (MSP) of wheat by Rs 150, setting it at Rs 2,275 per quintal for the 2024-25 rabi marketing season. This marks the most substantial MSP increase for any marketing season (rabi or kharif) since the Modi government assumed power in 2014. Relevance: GS3- Farm Subsidies Mains Question: […]
About The Muthuvan Tribe
Context: According to the Tamil Nadu Forest Department, Muthuvan tribe will be part of Nilgiri Tahr conservation project. Relevance: GS II: Vulnerable Sections Dimensions of the Article: The Muthuvan Tribe: Project Tahr: -Source: The Hindu