Ties that epitomise India’s neighbourhood first policy Context: India and Bhutan share a unique and enduring partnership based on mutual respect and cooperation. Relevance: GS-02 (India and its neighbors) Key Highlights: The proposed Gelephu Mindfulness City project in Bhutan aims to improve economic prosperity while […]
NFHS-5 Insights into Violence, Mental Health, and Women’s Empowerment in India Context: The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) showcases an alarming rate of violence against women in India, with significant implications for mental health and homelessness. Besides, Relevance: GS-02 (Government Policies & Interventions, Health, Gender) […]
Role of the Election Commission in Ensuring Free and Fair Elections Context: The announcement of the 18th Lok Sabha election and the revelations around the electoral bond scheme, alongside the recent exit of the Election Commissioner of India from his post, has painted a deep […]
Consumer Price Index Context: The latest retail inflation data remains stable at 5.09%. However, food prices especially potatoes, onions, and tomatoes, witness significant inflation by 8.66% that threatens private consumption and economic growth. Relevance: GS-03 (Economy) Mains Question: Examine the impact of persistently high food […]
Poverty estimation in India Context: Recently, NITI Aayog claimed that only less than 5% of Indians live below the poverty line based on the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES), 2022-23. Prelims: Tendulkar committee 2009, Rangarajan committee. Relevance: GS-03 (Poverty) Mains Question: Critically analyze reduction of […]
India’s R&D funding, breaking down the numbers Context: India’s recent budget plan for 2024-25 includes a whopping ₹1 lakh crore for improving research and innovation. This shows how much the government values research for the country’s progress. Relevance: GS-02 GS-03 (Government policies and interventions, Research […]
India’s Urban Development: From Colonial Legacy to Religious Revivalism Context: Recent events like the inauguration of the new Parliament building and the Ram temple in Ayodhya has raised questions about the fusion of political and religious roles in the country. Relevance: GS-02 (Government policies and […]
Understanding Artificial Intelligence: From Concept to Application Context: In 2023, there have been remarkable strides in Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation, demonstrating remarkable progress across a wide array of AI tools. Relevance: GS – 02 GS – 03 (Artificial Intelligence, IT & Computers, Government Policies & […]
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, […]