Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) Context: The new Chief Information Commissioner pays a courtesy call on the Union Minister and provides an update on the disposal rate of RTI applications. Relevance: GS-02 (Constitutional Bodies) Main highlights: As per CIC data, a total of 11,499 RTI Appeals/Complaints […]
India will not be bound by curbs on energy use Context While India is committed to growing renewable energy, it will not be limited by “restrictions” on the types of energy sources it can or cannot employ, according to Leena Nandan, Secretary, Ministry of […]
Highest cases of sexual violence make Delhi most unsafe for women What is the National Crime Records Bureau? The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) is an Indian government institution responsible for collecting and analyzing crime statistics. On March 11, 1986, the NCRB was created. It […]
A.P. braces for heavy rainfall as Michaung intensifies Context Cyclone Michaung has accelerated across the southwest Bay of Bengal and is expected to make landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Machilipatnam on Tuesday morning as a severe cyclonic storm, with maximum sustained […]
Re-criminalising Adultery Context: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs recently proposed the reinstatement of adultery as a criminal offense in India, albeit on gender-neutral grounds, seeking to safeguard the sanctity of marriage. This recommendation comes after a unanimous 2018 Supreme Court decision decriminalized adultery, […]
Disability Inclusion in the Development Agenda Context: Disability, existing at the crossroads of social, economic, and gender vulnerabilities, affects a staggering 1.3 billion people globally. Despite constituting 80% of this population, residing predominantly in developing countries, a lack of tailored systems results in increased poverty, […]
Navigating the Waiting Game: UPSC Mains The wait for the UPSC Mains results can be an emotional roller coaster. The stakes are enormous, and the unknown conclusion can elicit a wide range of emotions. This waiting period, however, does not have to be defined primarily […]
Digital Government Senior Leaders Program Context: The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) is orchestrating the Digital Government Senior Leaders Program as part of the Digital India initiative. Main highlights: This collaborative program with IIM-Bangalore is scheduled to take place from November 20-25, 2023. The six-day intensive […]
Understanding Growth Challenges and Fostering Inclusivity Context: The National Statistical Office’s recent release of provisional GDP estimates for the quarter ending September 30 indicates a real economic growth rate of 7.6%, slightly lower than the previous quarter’s 7.8%. Gross Value Added (GVA) across various sectors […]
The ‘loss and damage’ (L&D) fund Context: Addressing a three-decade-old demand for climate justice, the ‘loss and damage’ (L&D) fund during the COP28 climate talks was initiated. This fund, consisting of financial resources and technologies, aims to assist developing countries in dealing with the unavoidable […]