ASEAN’s action on Myanmar Context: The recent actions of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) addressing the Myanmar junta’s ongoing violence and its failure to implement the Five-Point Consensus have drawn attention. Background: Myanmar has experienced a decline in security and economic stability since […]
Bridging the Malnutrition Gap, the Bemetara Way Context: The battle against malnutrition persists due to many factors – inadequate knowledge of proper eating practices, prevalence of myths about food, etc. Hence, to ensure food security and addressing malnutrition, an effective approach called Nutrition Counselling is […]
India, Bharat and a host of implications Context: The usage of the terms “Bharat” and “India” carries historical, ideological, constitutional, and international significance. Recently, political dimensions have emerged surrounding these words due to the formation of the acronym “INDIA” by certain opposition parties. This acronym […]
Outlook for regional and global affairs Context: The 15th BRICS summit held in Johannesburg recently made a significant announcement: six new members, including Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt, Ethiopia, and Argentina, have been invited to join the five-member grouping consisting of […]
The Nyaya Sanhita Bill Context: The government’s introduction of three penal Bills in the Lok Sabha with the aim to “decolonize the Indian justice system” signifies a significant step in the realm of legal reform. However, the process of lawmaking and reform is intricate, demanding […]
The case for elections in Jammu and Kashmir Context: The delay in holding Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir has raised questions about the democratic process in the region. Despite assurances that the administration is ready whenever the Election Commission of India (ECI) decides, the […]
India’s GST Potential: Reforming Tax Policy Context: India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections have shown promising figures in the first five months of 2023-24 which provides room for consideration of revising tax rates, simplifying the complex GST structure, and addressing inflation. Relevance: GS-02, GS-03 […]
One nation, one election Context: The concept of ‘One Nation, One Election’ has ignited a debate within India’s multi-tiered governance system. This idea raises questions about the core principles of Indian democracy and poses potential threats to the autonomy of States. Relevance: GS-02 (Indian Polity) […]
Measuring hunger across states Context: The Global Hunger Index (GHI) for the year 2022 ranked India at 107 out of 121 countries, placing it behind Nigeria (103) and Pakistan (99). Relevance: GS-02 (Growth and Development, Health) Mains Question: Discuss as to how variations occur in […]
Aditya-L1: India’s Solar Mission Context: ISRO is transitioning from lunar exploration to solar study, signifying the nation’s evolving prowess in space exploration. Aditya-L1’s findings hold the promise of shaping future space missions and unraveling the solar wind’s intricacies. Relevance: GS-03 (Space technology) Prelims: Aditya-L1 Mission […]