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Syllabus: GS-I, Subject: History-Modern, Topic: Gandhian Phase, Issue: Temple Entry movement Context: 100 years of Vaikom Satyagraha. Vaikom Satyagraha: Began on March 30, 1924, marking the start of temple entry movements in India. Led by T K Madhavan, Kelappan, K. P. Kesava Menon Aimed to open temples and public roads to lower castes, challenging upper-caste […]

Syllabus: GS-I, Subject: Society and Social Justice, Topic: Issues of women, Issue: Electoral manifesto for women Women empowerment: Nari Shakti is deeply rooted in Indian civilization, symbolizing divine feminine power. Empowerment extends beyond politics and economics to education and culture. Steps to empower for women: Financial inclusion schemes like MUDRA Yojana and PMJDY have empowered

Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Economy, Topic: Agriculture and allied sector, Issue: Role of agriculture in Viksit Bharat Importance of Agriculture: Agriculture contributes 18% to India’s GDP but employs 45% of the workforce. Challenges: Reducing water consumption, soil degradation, and curbing GHG emissions. Without policy changes, agriculture’s share in GDP may drop to 7-8% by 2047. Skill

Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Economy, Topic: Agriculture, Issue: Impact of climate change on crop yield Effect of climate change on wheat yield: Heat stress and temperature fluctuations. Early summer onset and delayed winter impact wheat growth stages. Warm temperatures during sowing reduce tiller formation and cause premature flowering. The way ahead: India needs to invest in

Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Economy, Topic: Poverty, Issue: Government initiatives, measures, and programs Context: Aadhaar-Based Payment System (ABPS) in Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). Issues in linking MGNREGA job card to ABPS Internet connectivity, fingerprint recognition, and difficulties faced by the disabled. Other issues – unrecorded working days, name duplication, lack of awareness,

Syllabus: GS III, Subject: Science and technology, Topic: Medical science and Health, Issue: Vaccine Administration in India Context: 20 years of the launch of Free Antiretroviral Therapy (ART), for Persons living with HIV (PLHIV) Free Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) ART not only treats HIV but also suppresses viral load, halting disease transmission. By 2023, HIV prevalence

Syllabus: GS- I, Subject: Geography, Topic: Resources, Issue: Water Resources Context: Analysis of Central Water Commission data. Key points: South India’s reservoirs are only filled to 23% of their holding capacity. The situation is worse than the 2017 summertime water crisis. Factors responsible for water crisis: El Niño events contributing to erratic monsoons. General elections

Syllabus: GS-II; Subject: Polity; Topic: Federalism. Issue: Financial devolution. Context: Asymmetric fiscal rules in Kerala spark wider debate on Centre-State finance relations. ConcernsCConcerns: Discussion focuses on debt-deficit dynamics, crucial in Centre-State financial relations. Volatility in intergovernmental fiscal transfers. Fifteenth Finance Commission’s tax transfer formula raises debate on equity versus efficiency. Negotiations with Sixteenth Finance Commission

Syllabus: GS-III; Subject: Environment, Ecology and Disaster Management; Topic: Global Warming and Climate Change, Issue: Tracking Climate change. Context: War hampers climate data collection, impacting Arctic monitoring efforts. Impact of War on Climate: Collateral damage from geopolitical events affects scientific efforts worldwide. The collapse of global collaborations hinders scientific research in the Arctic. Exclusion of

Syllabus: GS-III; Subject: Economy, Topic: Trade and External sector, Issue: Trade Dependency. Context: India’s trade dependence on China and the EU is increasing as per UNCTAD. Trade Statistics: Shift attributed to geopolitical changes post-pandemic and Russia-Ukraine conflict. India’s reliance on China and EU rose by 1.2%. This came despite India’s efforts to cut reliance on