In diverse India, name change demands consensus. Context: The recent official invitation from Rashtrapati Bhavan for the G-20 summit in New Delhi raised eyebrows due to an unexpected nomenclature change. It referred to the President of India as the ‘President of Bharat,’ triggering a controversy. […]
The Role of Genetic Engineering in India Context: To ensure global food and nutritional security, the adoption of science-based technologies like genetic engineering has become the need of the hour, complementing traditional breeding methods. According to the global Food Security and Nutrition Report, 2019, it […]
Post Office Bill (2023) Context: The new Post Office Bill (2023) has been introduced in the Rajya Sabha to replace the outdated Indian Post Office Act (1898). Relevance: GS-02 (Government policies and interventions) Mains Question: Discuss the key provisions of the new Post Office Bill […]
Disentangling the 2030 global renewable energy target Context: The 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) of the UNFCCC is set to discuss the proposal of tripling renewable energy capacity globally by 2030. Relevance: GS – 02, GS – 03 (Important International Institutions, Conservation) Main Question: Is […]
Path to Biofuel Sustainability Context: The need for understanding the difference between sustainable and unsustainable biofuels and India’s dream of decarbonization. Relevance: GS-03 (Conservation) Mains Question: How can India effectively balance its biofuel strategy to prioritize sustainable options and mitigate environmental challenges? (250 words) Dimensions […]
Nipah virus Context: The article discusses the recurring Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, emphasizing the need for an integrated One Health approach to prevent zoonotic spillovers. Relevance: GS-02 (Health) Prelims: Nipah virus infection, zoonotic virus, Ribonucleic acid virus, encephalitic syndrome Main Question: How can an […]
Impact of Anti-Corruption Laws: Analyzing the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Prior Approval Context: The Supreme Court’s Constitution Bench ruling on the retrospective effect of Section 6A of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, which required prior approval from the Central government to initiate corruption probes, […]
Simultaneous Elections in India: Balancing Cost Efficiency and Federalism Context: The concept of simultaneous elections in India, which has been proposed by the Union government and is part of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s manifesto has an impact on existing legislative assemblies and the federal three-tier […]
Evolving Meanings of Sanatana Dharma: A Call for Profundity and Reflection Context: This article delves into the complexities surrounding the term “Sanatana Dharma” and its association with Hinduism. It discusses how the usage and interpretation of this term have evolved over time and its implications […]
The G-20 summit – India’s moment Context: India’s successful hosting of the G-20 Leaders’ Summit, which led to the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration is noteworthy because of the complex geopolitical dynamics involving the G-7-EU, Russia, and China. The article highlights India’s role […]