Yearly Archives: 2022
Religious & Linguistic Minorities in India
In Context Recently, the Supreme Court held that the minority status of religious and linguistic communities is “State-dependent”. More about the news The petition: The court was hearing a petition complaining that followers of Judaism, Bahaism and Hinduism, who are the real minorities in Ladakh, Mizoram, Lakshadweep, Kashmir, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Punjab and Manipur […]
Renunciation of Indian Citizenship
In News Recently, Government Data claimed that over 3.9 lakh Indians gave up citizenship in the past 3 yrs to settle abroad. Key Findings America emerged as the top choice among 103 countries where the emigrants settled. 2021: More than 1.63 lakh Indians relinquished their citizenship in 2021 alone. Of them, more than 78,000 took […]
Doubling Farmers Income (DFI)
In News Recently, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation [National Statistical Office (NSO)] conducted a Situation Assessment Survey (SAS) of Agricultural Households survey and said that the average monthly incomes of agricultural households have risen. Background Inter-Ministerial Committee: Government had constituted an Inter-Ministerial Committee in 2016 to examine issues relating to Doubling of Farmers […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3 Elections over, Droupadi Murmu is a step closer to Rashtrapati Bhavan (Polity and Governance) How the President of India is elected?What is the value of each vote and how is it calculated?What is required to secure a victory? […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Amid 99% polling, Murmu bags a few Opposition votes (Polity and Governance) Know about elections process of President of India and constitutional provisions related to it GS 1 5 SC extends time for audit of Padmanabhaswamy temple (Art […]
Schism between Central government and the Mizoram on Myanmar refugees issue
In News India has taken a lot of the refugees from Myanmar since the coup . What led to the military coup in Myanmar? In early 2021, the country’s Parliament had been expected to endorse recent election results and approve the next government. The military refused to accept the results of the vote, which was […]
Bhil Tribe
In News Recently, Bhils in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh set an example through ‘Jeevan Shala’ which is established and has been running a number of schools in central India’s tribal areas for 30 years, despite government opposition. About Bhil Tribe The word Bhil is derived from “Veel”, which means “bow” in the Dravidian language. The Bhil […]
Extended Fund Facility EFF
In News The staff-level talks between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded for the seventh and eighth review under Extended Fund Facility (EFF). About Extended Fund Facility (EFF) It was established to provide assistance to countries experiencing serious payment imbalances because of structural impediments or slow growth and an inherently weak balance-of-payments position. […]
Padmanabhaswamy Temple
In News Recently, the Supreme Court extended the time for completion of the special audit of 25 years of accounts of Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple and its trusts to August 31, 2022. About Padmanabhaswamy temple The origin of the Temple of Sree Padmanabhaswamy is lost in antiquity. Some Historians say the temple dates back to the […]
Editorial Analysis
- India and Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) for Prosperity
- India’s Commitment For Disaster Risk Reduction
- Decline In Wildlife Populations
- Under Representation of Women In Judiciary
- Sharpening the Anti Defection Law & Strengthening Democracy