Calibrating India’s Diplomacy on the Khalistan Issue Context: The rise in pro-Khalistan separatist activities, particularly ahead of planned rallies targeting Indian diplomatic missions and diplomats in the U.S., the U.K., Canada, and Australia, has prompted the Indian government to take proactive measures. National Security Adviser […]
V.O. Chidambaram Pillai Context: On the occasion of the birth anniversary of freedom fighter V.O. Chidambaram Pillai, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, offered his heartfelt tributes. Relevance: GS-01 (Modern Indian History) About: Entrepreneurial Spirit and Nationalist Endeavors: V.O. Chidambaram Pillai, an Indian freedom fighter […]
Food Inflation and Its Implications on Price Stability Context: India’s economic activity shows signs of softening momentum, as indicated by the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for the manufacturing sector and the Services Business Activity Index. However, the exclusion of MSMEs from the survey […]
Internationalization of the Indian Rupee Context: The government’s recent announcement for the internationalization of the Indian rupee brings historical context, but challenges such as devaluation and demonetization have impacted confidence. Addressing concerns from neighboring countries is crucial for a successful rupee internationalization. Relevance: GS-03 (Indian […]
The Urgent Need for a Uniform Civil Code in India Context: India, known for its diverse cultural fabric, is home to a multitude of religions, each governed by its distinct personal laws concerning marriage, divorce, adoption, inheritance, and succession. However, the absence of a Uniform […]
Asian Development Bank (ADB) Context: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a $350 million loan to improve the connectivity of key economic areas in the state of Maharashtra. Relevance: GS-02 (Government Policies & Interventions) About: The Asian Development Bank (ADB), […]
The Implications of the SCOTUS Ruling on Affirmative Action Context: In a landmark decision, the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) declared the race-conscious admission policies at Harvard and the University of North Carolina (UNC) as unconstitutional, challenging the Equal Protection Clause in the Fourteenth Amendment. […]
Upholding Personal Liberty Context: The Supreme Court’s recent intervention in the case of activist Teesta Setalvad, who is facing charges related to her involvement in seeking justice for the victims of the Gujarat riots, has brought the issue of personal liberty to the forefront. Relevance: […]
Navigating India’s SCO Membership: Assessing Benefits, Challenges, and Future Prospects Context: India’s membership in the has provided certain advantages and opportunities for the country. Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) However, despite these benefits, the future prospects for India within the SCO are not promising. Relevance: GS-02 […]
eSARAS Mobile App Context: In a bid to enhance marketing support for products created by women belonging to Self-help Groups (SHGs), the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojna- National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) has introduced the eSARAS mobile app which also serves as an additional platform for promoting […]