Syllabus: GS-I, Subject: Society and Social Justice, Topic: Social sector- Health, Issue: TB elimination Context: India TB report-2024 Key findings: India achieved its 2023 goal of initiating treatment for 95% of diagnosed TB patients. India may not achieve TB elimination target next year due to the increasing Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis(MDR-TB) epidemic. Better testing for MDR-TB, with […]
Syllabus: GS II, Subject: Polity, Topic: Elections and RPA, Issue: Election reforms Issues in Indian Political system: Money and vested interests undermine genuine representation in Indian politics. Elite interests often dictate policy, sidelining marginalized communities. Weak government oversight and corruption enable businesses to resort to illegal practices. Money plays a significant role in elections, influencing
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Syllabus: GS- III, Subject: Economy, Topic: Infrastructure, Issue: Infrastructure-Airports Context: The revised Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â DGCA’s revised CAR The DGCA has allowed airlines to operate
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Syllabus: GS-III; Subject: Internal Security; Topic: Cyber security, Issue: Cyber Readiness Context: Cisco’s 2024 Cybersecurity Readiness Index. Highlights of the Report: Only 4% of Indian companies have mature cybersecurity readiness Companies face challenges defending against phishing, ransomware, and other modern threats. Complex security setups hinder defense efforts, dominated by multiple-point solutions. Despite challenges, 88% of
Only 4% of firms in India are ready to tackle cybersecurity risks. Read More »
Syllabus: GS-II  Subject: Polity  Topic: Legislature, Issue: Governor’s Assent. Context: Kerala government approaches SC over Governor withholding assent to bills. Key Issues: Similar conflicts observed in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Punjab between opposition-led states and appointed Governors. Lack of defined timelines leads to prolonged delays in decision-making. Supreme Court ruling (2023): State Governors cannot indefinitely
Governor’s assent to state laws. Read More »
Syllabus: GS-III; Subject: Environment, Ecology and Disaster Management; Topic: Indian Initiatives, efforts, and Commitments, Issue: Elephant Corridors. Context: Union Ministry directs Arunachal Pradesh and Assam forest departments to propose demarcation of the Dulung-Subansiri elephant corridor. Highlights: Aims to protect the corridor functionality and elephant population downstream of the Lower Subansiri hydroelectric project. Proposal for legal
Arunachal, Assam told to ready elephant corridor plan. Read More »
