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 […]
Addressing Drug-Resistant Infections: The Urgent Need for Emergency Use Authorization Context: The urgent requirement for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for essential antibiotics that can make a profound difference between life and death and the remarkable case of an 18-year-old leukemia patient fighting against Extensively Drug […]
The Bonn Climate Change Conference: Assessing Progress and the Road Ahead Context: The Bonn Climate Change Conference marked a significant milestone in climate negotiations, setting the stage for the first Global Stocktake under the Paris Agreement at COP28. Relevance: GS-02, GS-03 (Important International Institutions) (Conservation) […]
India and the NATO Plus Dilemma: Balancing Autonomy and Security Context: The recent discussions surrounding India’s potential inclusion in the NATO Plus framework—that aims to bolster global defense cooperation and counter the strategic competition posed by the Chinese Communist Party. The article explores the implications […]
Navigating the Waters of Access: Analyzing the Progress, Challenges, and Way Forward for ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Missions in India Context: The analysis aims to delve deeper into understanding the commitment to ensure piped, potable water access for all rural households by 2024, the challenges and […]
Industrial Park Rating System Context: The National Workshop on Industrial Park Rating System in New Delhi was successfully organized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). DPIIT, with the support of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Ministry of Electronics […]
Making it Count: Including Disability in the NFHS-6 for Effective Policy Formation Context: The recent decision of the Union government to exclude disability-specific questions from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-6. Relevance: GS-02 (Government Policies and Intervention) (Health) (Gender) (Issues relating to development) Prelims: National […]
Unchecked Power and Diminished Rights Context: The Karnataka High Court’s recent dismissal of Twitter’s challenge against blocking orders by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) raises concerns about the right to free speech and unchecked state power in content takedowns. Relevance: GS-02 (Government […]
Constitutional Implications of Governor’s Dismissal of Tamil Nadu Minister Context: In a recent development, the Governor of Tamil Nadu, R.N. Ravi, issued an order dismissing V. Senthilbalaji, a Minister in the Council of Ministers of Tamil Nadu, citing concerns that his continuation in office could […]