Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) scheme The Hindu: (Page 2) Polity and Governance What is the Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) scheme? Its Aims and objectives Red Sand Boa The Hindu: (Page 4) Species in news What is Red Sand Boa? Its habitat, threat and IUCN status Karnataka […]
Jan Dhan 2.0: Consider a Universal Basic Income Syllabus: GS1/ Social Empowerment Context Jan Dhan 2.0 can enable us to envision a social safety net in the form of a universal basic income (UBI). Universal Basic Income (UBI) A basic income is an income unconditionally granted to all citizens on an individual basis, without means […]
India needs comprehensive sexuality education Syllabus: GS1/Population & Associated Issues; GS2/Government Policies & Interventions In News Understanding sexual consent is important not only to learn about violation and abuse, but also to maintain healthy relationships. Younger population & issue of Sexual Offence India’s younger population: In India, every fifth person is between the ages of […]
Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Article 35A The Hindu: (Page 1) Polity and Governance What is Article 35A? How did it come about? Concerns and the way forward Aditya-L1 Mission The Hindu: (Page 1) Space What is Aditya-L1 Mission? Its Significance United World Wrestling (UWW) suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) The Hindu: […]
Emerging dynamics of India’s fiscal federalism Syllabus: GS2/ Polity and Governance In Context There are a number of issues that have varying consequences on India’s fiscal federalism which need review. About Fiscal Federalism About: It deals with the division of financial powers as well as the functions between multiple levels of the federal government. It […]
Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Disease Burden The Hindu: (Page 7) Health What is Disease Burden? What are Disability-adjusted life years (DALYs)? Its impact Religious minority communities The Hindu : (Page 8) Polity and Governance What are Religious minority communities? What is the status of educational empowerment schemes for religious minorities? ‘Right to […]
Expansion of BRICS Syllabus: GS2/ Important International Institutions In Context The BRICS economic coalition of emerging markets has decided to extend membership invitations to six nations. More about the news Johannesburg Summit: In its ongoing summit at Johannesburg, South Africa, BRICS has invited Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Egypt, and Ethiopia. Their […]
Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Punjab governor threatens President’s rule amid face-off with CM The Hindu: (Page 1) Polity and Governance What is the President’s Rule? When it is imposed? Concerns and way forward PM Modi’s Greece visit The Hindu: (Page 9) IR What are the key outcomes of PM Modi’s visit to […]
Election Commissioners’ Appointment Bill Syllabus: GS2/ Constitutional Bodies, Representation of People’s Act In News The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023, was recently introduced in Rajya Sabha. Need for the law Appointment of election commissioners: The Supreme Court while examining a series of petitions […]
Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Election Commissioners’ Appointment Bill, 2023 The Hindu: (Page 9) Polity and Governance What are the key provisions of the Election Commissioners’ Appointment Bill, 2023? Concerns and the way forward India and the Northern Sea Route The Hindu: (Page 10) IR What is the significance of the Arctic region […]