Syllabus: GS-II Subject: Polity Topic: Federalism , Issue: Financial relation Southern state have raised issue of not receiving proper share in financial devolution: Divisible pool of taxes are defined in article 270 of constitution divided as per recommendation of Finance Commission(Article 280)
On financial devolution among States Read More »
Syllabus: GS-I Subject: Society and Social Justice Topic: Social Sector-Health Issue: Approach to public health in India Approach to public health in India: Two main political parties in India treat health either as public good as citizen’s right or a commodity provided through public private partnership. Both approach find reflection in – National Rural Health
Electoral season and restructuring the health system Read More »
Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Ecology and Environment Topic: Biodiversity and Conservation Issue: Human Animal Conflict Reason behind increase in human animal conflict: Forestlands cleared for non-forest use initiate ecosystem destruction, Such destruction get worsened by Monoculture plantations and pesticide use leading to soil depletion, reduced crop yields, and diseases. Expansion of resorts and tourism, especially in
Collapse of the ecological balance and an undeclared war with nature Read More »
Syllabus: GS- I Subject: Society and social justice Topic: Poverty, hunger and development related issues Issue: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G) In the interim budget (2024) announcement was made for construction of two crore additional house in next five years and new housing scheme for middle class. Rapid housing sector expansion prompts consideration of
Beyond shelter, dweller needs within the four walls Read More »
Syllabus: GS-I Subject: Society and social justice Topic: Issue of women Issue: Discrimination at workplace Recently in Union of India and Others, vs Ex. Lt. Selina John case Supreme Court declared discharge of a women employee after marriage as unconstitutional. Other discrimination faced by women: Barriers in education, employment, and opportunities Uncomfortable personal questions during
Ending discrimination: On the Union of India and Others vs Ex. Lt. Selina John case Read More »
Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Science & Technology Topic: Medical science and Health, Issue: Type 1 diabetes Type 1 diabetes: Islets of Langerhans are tiny clusters of specialised cells nestled within the pancreas. They play a crucial role in regulating blood sugar levels by producing hormones like insulin and glucagon. The islets are composed of beta cells
New treatments are emerging for type-1 diabetes Read More »
Syllabus: GS-II Subject: International Relations Topic: India’s relations with other nations Issue: India-Greece Context: State Visit of Prime Minister of Greece Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis to India. Synopsis: Mitsotakis inaugurated the annual Raisina Dialogue. Despite the Israeli war in Gaza destabilising plans for the India-Middle East Economic Corridor (IMEC), India and Greece should persevere with the
Let’s proceed with IMEC despite Gaza war, says Greek PM. Read More »
Syllabus: GS-I Subject: Society and Social Justice Topic: Welfare schemes, mechanisms and institutions related to STs, Issue: Scheduled Tribes List Context: Manipur High Court ordered removal of a paragraph of its previous judgement, which instructed the Manipur government to consider the inclusion of Meiteis in the list of Scheduled Tribes. Background: In March 2023, Manipur
Manipur HC withdraws contentious part of the order on ST tag for Meiteis Read More »
Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Economy Topic: Â Investment models Issue: Foreign Direct Investment Context: The Union Cabinet took the decision to amend the existing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy on the space sector. Synopsis: Out of the 100% FDI, up to 74% FDI is under the automatic route and beyond it under the government route. Aims: To
100% FDI to be allowed in space sector: Centre. Read More »
Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Economy Topic: Agriculture and allied Issue: Fair and Remunerative Price Tags: #FRP #SugarCane #MSP Context: The government has announced hiking sugarcane FRP by ₹25 to ₹340 per quintal for the 2024-25 season. Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP): It is the minimum price at which mill owners are bound to purchase sugarcane from
