[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

[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

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