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[22nd March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Charting a route for IORA under India’s chairship

PYQ Relevance: Question: Do you think that BIMSTEC is a parallel organisation like the SAARC? What are the similarities and… Continue reading [22nd March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Charting a route for IORA under India’s chairship

India’s marginalised Parliament in budgetary affairs

Why in the News? The current budget process reduces the involvement of elected representatives, weakening democratic accountability. How does the… Continue reading India’s marginalised Parliament in budgetary affairs

Judge’s transfer is not related to ‘rumours’: SC

Why in the News? On Friday (March 21, 2025), the Supreme Court stated that false information and rumours were being… Continue reading Judge’s transfer is not related to ‘rumours’: SC

PAC flags Failure of Swadesh Darshan Scheme

Why in the News? The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has criticized the Ministry of Tourism for the poor execution of… Continue reading PAC flags Failure of Swadesh Darshan Scheme

India and the Arctic

Why in the News? The Russian Ambassador to India recently stated that Russia views India’s interest in the Arctic as… Continue reading India and the Arctic

India ranked 118th on the World Happiness Index

Why in the News? India has improved its position in the World Happiness Report 2025, climbing to 118th place among… Continue reading India ranked 118th on the World Happiness Index

Bihar makes fresh demand for Special Category Status

Why in the News? The Nitish Kumar government in Bihar renewed its demand for Special Category Status (SCS) before the… Continue reading Bihar makes fresh demand for Special Category Status

[21st March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: How do habitual offender laws discriminate?

PYQ Relevance: Q Despite comprehensive policies for equity and social justice, underprivileged sections are not yet getting the full benefits… Continue reading [21st March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: How do habitual offender laws discriminate?

The assault on multilateralism and international law

Why in the News? The US’s independent actions could lead to global pushback, but they also create an opportunity for… Continue reading The assault on multilateralism and international law

The challenge of policing digital giants

Why in the News? On November 18, 2024, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) imposed a fine of ₹213.14 crore… Continue reading The challenge of policing digital giants

Spring Equinox, 2025

Why in the News? March 20 marks the arrival of the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, signaling the beginning… Continue reading Spring Equinox, 2025

Why Pots are integral to understanding Culture?

Why in the News? This newscard is an excerpt and extension of the original article published in the Indian Express.… Continue reading Why Pots are integral to understanding Culture?

Telecom tribunal reforms to handle data protection pleas 

Why in the News? In early January this year, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) published the draft… Continue reading Telecom tribunal reforms to handle data protection pleas 

A regional divide in blue-collar worker migration from India

Why in the News? Recent data show a decline in remittances from Gulf countries to India, while contributions from advanced… Continue reading A regional divide in blue-collar worker migration from India

India ranked 24th out of 33 countries in Free Speech Index

Why in the News? A global survey by The Future of Free Speech, a US -based think tank, has ranked… Continue reading India ranked 24th out of 33 countries in Free Speech Index

Anniversary of the Muzhara Movement

Why in the News? On March 19, the anniversary of the Muzhara movement is observed, marking a significant chapter in… Continue reading Anniversary of the Muzhara Movement

[pib] Revised National Program for Dairy Development (NPDD)

Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Revised National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD), enhancing its scope… Continue reading [pib] Revised National Program for Dairy Development (NPDD)

Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)

Why in the News? New Zealand has expressed its willingness to join the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI). About Indo-Pacific Oceans… Continue reading Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)

[19th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: What is happening in Balochistan?

PYQ Relevance: Q How far are India’s internal security challenges linked with border management particularly in view of the long… Continue reading [19th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: What is happening in Balochistan?

The dystopian side of Insta-commerce

Why in the News? Startup founders publicly claimed to support gig workers’ rights but secretly resist laws that would actually… Continue reading The dystopian side of Insta-commerce