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[9th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: With or without Chinese companies is the question

PYQ Relevance: Q Can the strategy of regional-resource-based manufacturing help in promoting employment in India?(UPSC IAS/2019) Q “Success of the ‘Make in India’ program depends on the success of the ‘Skill India’ programme and radical labour reforms.” Discuss with logical arguments. (UPSC IAS/2015) Q  “While we flaunt India’s demographic dividend, we ignore the dropping rates… Continue reading [9th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: With or without Chinese companies is the question

Policy paralysis, a weakened public health sector

Why in the News? Primary care remains underdeveloped, while the private sector has seen significant growth in secondary and tertiary care. What are the major necessities in Public Health?  Diseases of Poverty: This includes health issues predominantly affecting the poor and vulnerable populations, such as tuberculosis, malaria, undernutrition, maternal mortality, and illnesses caused by food… Continue reading Policy paralysis, a weakened public health sector

BepiColombo Mission

Why in the News? On Thursday, the ESA-Japan spacecraft “BepiColombo” made its closest approach to Mercury, capturing detailed images of its sunrise-lit surface and revealing the planet’s south pole. Highlights of the Latest Flyby: BepiColombo uses flybys of Earth, Venus, and Mercury to slow down and enter orbit around Mercury. This approach gives scientists new… Continue reading BepiColombo Mission

Enemy Properties in India 

Why in the News? The Union Home Affairs Ministry has notified the auction of land in Uttar Pradesh previously owned by the family of former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf. Enemy Properties in India Details Definition Assets (movable and immovable) and properties of individuals or entities from countries at war with India, vested with CEPI. History… Continue reading Enemy Properties in India 

[7th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Stick to fiscal deficit as the norm for fiscal prudence

PYQ Relevance: Q What were the reasons for the introduction of Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, 2013? Discuss critically its salient features and their effectiveness. (UPSC IAS/2018) Q The public expenditure management is a challenge to the Government of India in the context of budget making during the post-liberalization period. Clarify it. (UPSC… Continue reading [7th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Stick to fiscal deficit as the norm for fiscal prudence

A tourism policy ill-suited for Jammu and Kashmir  

Why in the News? Kashmir’s fragile environment faces severe damage from urbanization, commercialization, and climate change, underscoring the urgent need for a resilient and sustainable tourism model. Aims and Objectives of J&K Tourism Policy Promoting all forms of Tourism: The policy aims to promote traditional recreational tourism as well as adventure, pilgrimage, spiritual, and health… Continue reading A tourism policy ill-suited for Jammu and Kashmir  

[6th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Food Security Act has revamped the PDS

PYQ Relevance: Q What are the salient features of the National Food Security Act, 2013? How has the Food Security Bill helped in eliminating hunger and malnutrition in India? (UPSC IAS/2021) Q How far do you agree with the view that the focus on the lack of availability of food as the main cause of… Continue reading [6th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Food Security Act has revamped the PDS

[pib] VisioNxt Fashion Forecasting Initiative

Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Textiles has launched India’s first fashion forecasting initiative ‘VisioNxt’. About VisioNxt Initiative Details Launched By National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in collaboration with the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. Objective To provide India-specific fashion trend insights and reduce dependence on global forecasting agencies. Significance India’s… Continue reading [pib] VisioNxt Fashion Forecasting Initiative

What is Vertical Fiscal Imbalance? 

Why in the News? The financial relationship between the Union and State governments in India is imbalanced, similar to other nations with a federal constitutional structure. What is Vertical Fiscal Imbalance (VFI)? Vertical fiscal imbalance (VFI) refers to the mismatch between the revenue-raising powers and expenditure responsibilities of different levels of government (between the Center… Continue reading What is Vertical Fiscal Imbalance? 

Africa can make India’s ‘critical mineral mission’ shine  

Why in the News? India has invested approximately $75 billion in Africa, focused on energy assets and mining. This includes reaching out to resource-rich countries in Africa and Latin America to negotiate access to critical mineral resources. Recent Initiatives by the Indian Government: Critical Mineral Mission (Union Budget 2024-25): This mission aimed at securing the… Continue reading Africa can make India’s ‘critical mineral mission’ shine  

State changes in Rape law

Why in the News? Due to the ongoing protest in Kolkata, the WB Assembly has unanimously passed a Bill mandating the death penalty for rape cases where victims die or are left in vegetative states. Features of West Bengal’s Aparajita Bill: Death Penalty: The Bill mandates the death penalty for individuals convicted of rape if… Continue reading State changes in Rape law

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