Bengaluru Water crisis Context: Insufficient rainfall and under-replenishment of water sources have exacerbated water crisis in Bengaluru affecting thousands of villages, wards and talukas. Relevance: GS-03 GS-01(Environmental degradation and pollution, Water resources) Mains Question: Discuss the current state of water crisis in India and suggest […]
Gender equality as the plank of sustainable development Context: Achieving sustainable development goals, particularly the SDG5 on gender equality and SDG7 on clean energy, relies on addressing gender disparities in the energy sector. Relevance: GS-02 (Gender) Prelims: SDG Goals, Global Gender Gap Report 2023, WEF, […]
India’s suboptimal use of its labour power Context: The majority of India’s workforce depends on labour for income, particularly in informal employment with little job security or benefits. Shifts in the labour market directly impact GDP growth, living standards, and overall economic health. Relevance: GS-02, […]
A bold step towards a cervical cancer-free future Context: India’s interim Union Budget 2024-25 prioritizes women’s health by advocating for the vaccination of girls against cervical cancer. The global ’90-70-90′ targets set by the World Health Organization aim to combat cervical cancer through vaccination, screening, […]
Maharashtra’s latest Maratha quota law Context: The Maharashtra Assembly passed a Bill granting 10% reservation to the Maratha community in education and government jobs. The legislation is distinct from existing OBC quotas and aims to provide additional benefits to non-Kunbi Marathas. The Bill is based […]
Green jobs and the problem of gender disparity Context: Transitioning to low-carbon development in India could create around 35 million green jobs by 2047. Despite the potential, women are underrepresented in green job sectors due to various social and structural barriers. Relevance: GS-02 GS-01(Gender, Society) […]
World Trade Organization continues to struggle to foster free and fair trade Context: The recent World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi saw limited progress on critical global trade issues. Relevance: GS-03 (Economy) Mains Question: Discuss the challenges faced by the World Trade […]
SC ends immunity for legislators taking bribes Context: The Supreme Court declared that legislators taking bribes for votes or speeches in Parliament or State Legislative Assemblies are not protected by parliamentary privilege from criminal prosecution. The unanimous verdict overturned a 25-year-old ruling that granted immunity […]
Defection and its challenges, solutions in India’s Political Landscape Context: Political defections ahead of the 2024 general election raise concerns across the country. Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker’s recent decisions regarding party splits in NCP and Shiv Sena draw attention. Relevance: GS-02 (Indian Polity) Prelims: Anti-Defection […]
India’s burgeoning death penalty crisis Context: India’s death row population has reached its highest-ever numbers since 2004, with 561 prisoners awaiting execution. The Supreme Court acquitted nearly 55% of the death row prisoners in the cases it heard in 2023, signaling a significant trend. Relevance: […]