[Burning Issue] India-Egypt Relations

Context Historical background of the Relationship Significance of the relations Current state of Bilateral relations Political Relations Economic Relations Defence Relations Cultural Relations Indian Community Limitations in the relationship Outcomes from the current visit Way forward Conclusion Crack Prelims 2023! Talk to our Rankers (Click) FREE 1-to-1 on-call Mentorship by IAS-IPS officers | Discuss doubts,… Continue reading

[Sansad TV] Perspective: Vehicle Scrapping Policy

Context Vehicle Scrappage Policy, 2021 Key Features Why need such a policy? Benefits for a vehicle owner Significance of scrappage policy Issues with the scrappage policy What can be an effective strategy? (1) For Transportation vehicles (2) For Personal vehicles (3) Build-in manufacturers’ responsibility (4) Implementing AIS 129 standard Way forward Crack Prelims 2023! Talk… Continue reading

[Burning Issue] World Economic Forum (WEF) Davos Summit 2023

Context About the Annual Davos Summit About WEF Klaus Schwab and his concept of “Stakeholder Capitalism” Key outcomes of the summit India specific outcomes Conclusion Crack Prelims 2023! Talk to our Rankers (Click) FREE 1-to-1 on-call Mentorship by IAS-IPS officers | Discuss doubts, strategy, sources, and more

[Sansad TV] Perspective: New Endorsement Guidelines

Context In this article, we’ll try to understand more about its objective, what the details entail on the disclosures, penalties on violations and the way forward towards effective implementation. What is Endorsement? Endorsement Know Hows: To whom it is aimed for? Celebrity Endorsement: A quick backgrounder Why need such policy? Key highlights of the recent… Continue reading

[Burning Issue] Storm of ChatGPT

Context ChatGPT, which was only released a few months ago, is gaining popularity online as users marvel at its incredible powers. The latest artificial intelligence tool is creating a buzz among computer scientists and programmers due to its creative capabilities. In this context, this edition of the burning issue will elaborate on this latest buzz… Continue reading

[Sansad TV] Medical Devices Industry in Sunshine Sector

What are Sunshine Industries? Sunrise industry is a colloquial term for a burgeoning sector or business in its infancy stage showing promise of a rapid boom. They are typically characterized by high growth rates, numerous start-ups, and an abundance of venture capital funding. Medical Device Industry in India Segments of medical devices There are different… Continue reading

[Burning Issue] Kesavananda Bharati Case

Context About the Kesavananda Bharti Case Background of the case The Judgment in Kesavananda Bharati Case About the Basic Structure Doctrine Evolution of the doctrine The development history of the doctrine of basic structure can be divided into four stages – First stage: Sankari Prasad judgment and ending with I.C. Golaknath judgment The Second stage:… Continue reading

[Sansad TV] Perspective: The Voice of Global South

Context The first use of this Global South in a contemporary political sense was in 1969 by Carl Oglesby, writing in Catholic journal Commonwealth in a special issue on the Vietnam War. What is Global South? Features of Global South Need for such classification How has this term materialized with Ukrainian War? Ans. South-South’ Cooperation… Continue reading

[Burning Issue] Joshimath Land Subsistence Crisis

Context About Joshimath What is happening in Joshimath? What is land subsidence? Reason for land subsidence in Joshimath About the Mishra Committee report on Joshimath Other major Disasters in the Himalayas Why frequent Landslides in the Himalayas? The larger picture in the crisis: Development vs Environment debate What is needed? The Way forward What 1976… Continue reading

[Sansad TV] Reforms in Content and School Text Books

Context Key observations and recommendations of the Committee include: (1) Quality of textbooks (2) Updating syllabus (3) Representation of women in textbooks (4) Depiction of history (5) Others Broader Issue: Attempts to re-write History Disproportionate allocation of spaces in history: It is observed that school textbooks (at present) do not give adequate coverage to some… Continue reading

[Burning Issue] Tourism Sector of India

Context What is tourism? Types of tourism What is the importance of tourism? Global tourism industry Indian tourism industry Prospects of Indian Tourism What is the Importance of Tourism in India? Challenges of the Indian tourism sector What needs to be done? Way forward Steps taken by Government in this regard MICE tourism model of… Continue reading

[Sansad TV] Mudda Aapka: Bihar Caste Census

Context The state government will conduct the exercise in two stages. In the first phase, which is likely to be over by January 21, the number of all households in the state will be counted. What is Caste Census? Why is it being done in Bihar? Political implications of the move Arguments for caste census… Continue reading

[Burning Issue] Blue Economy: Prospects and Challenges

Context What is Blue Economy? Significance of Blue Economy Current Status of Blue Economy in the world Significance of Blue Economy for India Concerns regarding the blue economy What needs to be done? Steps taken by Indian Government Conclusion Crack Prelims 2023! Talk to our Rankers (Click) FREE 1-to-1 on-call Mentorship by IAS-IPS officers |… Continue reading

[Burning Issue] Agriculture in India

Context Indian Agriculture: A backgrounder While agriculture’s share in India’s economy has progressively declined to less than 15% due to the high growth rates of the industrial and services sectors, the sector’s importance in India’s economic and social fabric goes well beyond this indicator as: Major Achievements of the Indian Agriculture Sector Challenges to Indian… Continue reading

[Sansad TV] Perspective: Demonetization Verdict

Context SC upholds Demonetization decision What is Demonetization? Demonetization in India 2016 is not the first instance of demonetization in India. Reasons behind Demonetization While demonetization is exceptional, governments around the globe have used it because of several reasons- Pros and cons of Demonetization [A] Pros Governments can benefit from currency demonetization in several different… Continue reading

[Sansad TV] Perspective: Draft National Retail Trade Policy, 2022

Context What is Retail Trade? Components of retail trade Features of Retail Trade The main characteristics of retail trade are:- Why discuss this? Major challenges to retail sector About National Retail Trade Policy Significance of the policy Conclusion Crack Prelims 2023! Talk to our Rankers (Click) FREE 1-to-1 on-call Mentorship by IAS-IPS officers | Discuss… Continue reading

[Burning Issue] CAG Audit and its Significance

Context Few noticeable latest reports of CAG About CAG “I am of the opinion that this dignitary or officer is probably the most important officer in the Constitution of India. He is the one man who is going to see that the expenses voted by Parliament are not exceeded, or varied from what has been… Continue reading

[Sansad TV] Diplomatic Dispatch: 1st India-Central Asia meet of NSAs

Context About the meet What is the Central Asia Region? India-Central Asia Ties Trade and collaboration Efforts for connectivity Central Asia’s importance for India Hurdles for India Issues in the Iran-Afghanistan bypass route Recent events acquire broader geopolitical relevance for India in this route: India’s recent engagement Scope for expansion Way forward Conclusion Click and… Continue reading

[Burning Issue] Good Governance Week

Context About Good Governance Week Good Governance Week 2022 What does Good Governance mean? Good Governance according to United Nations The United Nations is playing an increasing role in good governance. According to former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, “Good governance is ensuring respect for human rights and the rule of law; strengthening democracy; promoting transparency and capacity… Continue reading

[Sansad TV] Perspective: Maritime Anti-Piracy Bill 2022

Context What is Maritime Piracy? The aim of piracy is to extract the maximum monetary value possible by: What factors favour pirate operations? Maritime Anti-Piracy Bill 2022: Key Features Defining Piracy: The Bill defines piracy as any illegal act of violence or detention or damage or destruction committed by any person, or by the crew… Continue reading

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