[Burning Issue] CBD’s Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)

Context About Convention on Biodiversity (CBD) The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) Need of the Agreement Aim Goals Targets The GBF also features 23 targets to achieve by 2030, including: Reporting of the Outcomes Creation of a dedicated fund Key outcomes of the Agreement [A] 30×30 Target [B] Money for nature [C] Big companies report… Continue reading

[Sansad TV] Perspective: India’s Soft Power

Context Despite India’s rich history and unrivaled cultural diversity, the country remains hampered by the lack of a comprehensive soft power strategy, said the Parliamentary standing committee on external affairs. What is Soft Power? Etymology of the word Why discuss this? Projecting India’s Soft Power Areas which can be used to further India’s soft power… Continue reading

[Burning Issue] Skirmishes at the Line Of Actual Control

Context Line of Actual Control Crisis- The Tawang Episode Some previous LAC crisis incidents Reasons for these skirmishes Other concerns in India-China Relation Possible solutions to LAC standoffs What are the options for India to learn from the past and see what lies ahead in India-China relations? EAM S. Jaishankar’s Suggestion to deal with China… Continue reading

[Sansad TV] Perspective: Inter-State Border Disputes in India

Context Inter-state Border Disputes in India: A Backgrounder [1] Karnataka-Maharashtra [2] Assam-Mizoram [3] Haryana-Himachal Pradesh [4] Himachal Pradesh-Ladakh [5] Arunachal Pradesh-Assam [6] Meghalaya-Assam [7] Assam-Nagaland Genesis of such disputes Why does NE have so many border disputes? Resolving such conflict Issues with such disputes Way forward Conclusion Click and get your FREE Copy of CURRENT… Continue reading

[Burning issue] Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2022

Context About the Wildlife Protection Act (WPA), 1972 Schedule I: These species need rigorous protection and therefore, the harshest penalties for violation of the law are for species under this Schedule. Schedule II: Animals under this list are accorded high protection. They cannot be hunted except under threat to human life. Schedule III & IV:… Continue reading

[Sansad TV] Perspective: Regulations for Dedicated Freight Corridor

Context News: Leniency over regulations of DFCs What are Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs)? Its conceptualization Principal components: Eastern and Western DFCs Need for DFCs Issues with Railways Freight Significance of DFCs Way forward Click and get your FREE Copy of CURRENT AFFAIRS Micro Notes (Click) FREE 1-to-1 on-call Mentorship by IAS-IPS officers | Discuss doubts,… Continue reading

[Sansad TV] Diplomatic Dispatch: Nepal Elections and India

Context Nepal politics and India India-Nepal Ties: A quick backgrounder Various facets of India-Nepal ties (1) Cultural ties (2) Strategic ties (3) Political ties (4) Economic ties (5) Connectivity (6) Multilateral and Regional Fora China’s role in Nepal – A matter of concern Indo-Nepal Border Disputes India and Nepal share about an 1800 Km long… Continue reading

[Burning Issue] The G20 Grouping

Context About G20 The objectives of the G20 Origin and Evolution Organizational Structure of G20 Significance of G20 Economic significance of G20 Achievements of the G20 Group Shortcomings of the Group Bali G20 summit, 2022 Indonesia has focused on three key pillars in its presidency of G20 presidency: Opportunity for India: 2023 G20 India Summit… Continue reading

[Burning Issue] Monetary Policy Of RBI

Context What is monetary policy? Goals of Monetary Policy Types of Monetary Policy: Expansionary and contractionary Monetary policy in India and the Role of RBI Monetary policy tools of RBI [A] Quantitative tools Bank Rate Policy Open Market Operations Cash Reserve Ratio Liquidity Adjustment Facility Repo and reverse repo Marginal Standing Facility Statutory Liquidity Ratio… Continue reading

[EPW] Healthcare as a Right

Context What is Right to Health? Features of this Right The 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights mentioned health as part of the right to an adequate standard of living (article 25). It covers- Locating right to health in India What is the Rajasthan Bill about? What are the rights and duties prescribed in the… Continue reading

[Yojana Archive] Paradigm of Coastal Security

Context Trade potential of India’s Coast India’s Coastline Vulnerability Major challenges Stakeholders in oceanic governance Various security enhancement moves Conclusion

[Burning Issue] Cyber security threats to India

Context What is cyberspace? The situation of Cyber Connectivity in India What are Cyber Security Threats? Cyber security situation in India Famous examples of Cyber-Attacks in India Impacts of Cyber Security Breaches Steps taken to bolster cyber security infrastructure in India What more can be done: The Way Forward Conclusion

[Sansad TV] Perspective: Russian Oil Price Cap

Context What is the Russian Oil Price Cap? How would oil keep flowing to the global economy? Russian response to the cap How can Russia bypass this cap? How does it impact G7? Implications of the Oil Price Cap Efficacy of the Cap Hurdles to US intentions Impacts on India How has India responded? Conclusion… Continue reading

[Burning Issue] CCUS Policy Framework of NITI Aayog

Context What is CCUS? Significance of CCUS technologies CCUS can contribute to decarbonization and transition to clean energy systems in various ways: Need for CCUS in India Current usage of CCUS in India Carbon Capture and Storage Technologies CO2 capture technologies separate carbon dioxide from gas streams that are released from industrial processes such as… Continue reading

[Sansad TV] Diplomatic Dispatch: India & Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence

Context In this article, we shall examine how Artificial Intelligence can be a game changer for India. What is GPAI? What makes it a special initiative? Aims and Objectives Themes of working About Artificial Intelligence (AI) Potential of Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence has the potential to provide huge value to different sectors and can become… Continue reading

[Burning issue] The tussle between Executive and Judiciary

Context Previous incidences of the tussle What does the constitution say about it? Reasons for the tussle Consequences of the tussle Way forward Conclusion Click and get your FREE Copy of CURRENT AFFAIRS Micro Notes (Click) FREE1-to-1 on-call Mentorship by IAS-IPS officers | Discuss doubts, strategy, sources, and more

[Sansad TV] Perspective: Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage

Context What is Same-Sex Marriage? Judicial basis for same-sex marriage: Decriminalization of IPC section 377 Ans. Navtej Singh Johar & Ors. V. Union of India (2018) Centre’s earlier stance Reasons behind centre’s opposition Issues with such marriages The issue of homosexual conduct to this fore in recent legal and political debate for main reasons, which… Continue reading

[Burning issue] Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022

Context Why do we need data protection? Background: Evolution of Demand for the data protection The previous draft Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 The PDP Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha by the Minister of Electronics and Information Technology in 2019. The Bill seeks to provide for the protection of the personal data of individuals… Continue reading

[Burning issue] Outcomes of the COP-27

(Click) FREE1-to-1 on-call Mentorship by IAS-IPS officers | Discuss doubts, strategy, sources, and more Context What is COP? Major Positive Outcomes of COP27 Where did COP 27 Lack? India’s participation and stand India’s announcements at the 26th and 27th Conference Of Parties (COP) are now the pillars of its climate leadership. Some lacking in the… Continue reading

[EPW] Lay-Off Crisis and India

Context Lay-off crisis is grappling India too Forced layoffs and restructuring have become common strategies for companies struggling to compete. So what is the reason for this Lay-Off crisis, its impact and how is it expected to play out in the future. What one means by Lay-Off? Why do companies resort to layoffs? Immediate triggers… Continue reading

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