Model Code of Conduct (MCC) Context: The Election Commission has decided to make public its enforcement actions regarding the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during its inaugural month, including specific details of measures taken. Relevance: GS-02 (Polity) About: The Model Code of Conduct is a […]
India’s Demographic Transition Context: India’s population growth trajectory has garnered attention, with projections indicating a surge to 1.7 billion by 2065, as per the UN Population Division. This highlights a pivotal demographic shift, underscoring the ongoing transition of the Demographic Dividend in India. […]
Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) Context: The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, Government of India, is set to administer the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) as part of the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram on […]
Ensuring Electoral Integrity Context: The recent decision by the Supreme Court to entertain petitions advocating for 100% cross-verification of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) has reignited debates surrounding electoral integrity in India. Relevance: GS – 02 (Government Policies […]