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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 dissimilarities between the two? How are Indian foreign policy objectives realized by forming this new organisation? (2022) Reason: This question explores India’s engagement with other regional groupings. India’s experience with BIMSTEC, its objectives, and the… 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 current budget process reduce the role of elected representatives and weaken democratic accountability? Executive Monopoly Over Budget Formulation: The Budget is drafted exclusively by the Finance Ministry, with even Cabinet Ministers kept unaware until its… Continue reading India’s marginalised Parliament in budgetary affairs

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 a “stabilizing factor.” India-Russia Collaboration in the Arctic India and Russia have strengthened their cooperation in the Arctic, focusing on scientific research, energy resources, and shipping routes: Energy Resources: Joint ventures in Arctic oil and… Continue reading India and the Arctic

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 16th Finance Commission, which is currently touring the state. About Special Category Status (SCS) Special Category Status (SCS) is a classification granted to specific states in India facing geographical, socio-economic, and infrastructural challenges. It provides… 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 of affirmative action envisaged by the Constitution. Comment. (UPSC 2024) Reason: This question relates to the broader issue of systemic barriers preventing marginalized groups from accessing their rights and benefits, which is relevant to the… Continue reading [21st March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: How do habitual offender laws discriminate?

Spring Equinox, 2025

Why in the News? March 20 marks the arrival of the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, signaling the beginning of the spring season. What are Equinoxes? An equinox occurs when the Earth’s axis is not tilted toward or away from the Sun, resulting in equal length of day and night across the planet. Equinoxes… Continue reading Spring Equinox, 2025

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 Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. What are the key criticisms of the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025? Lack of Independence in the Data Protection… Continue reading Telecom tribunal reforms to handle data protection pleas 

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 Punjab’s agrarian struggles. About Muzhara Movement Muzharas were farmers who worked the land but had no ownership rights. They were part of a larger class of landless peasants in Punjab, facing oppressive feudal systems. The… Continue reading Anniversary of the Muzhara Movement

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 Initiative (IPOI) India launched the IPOI at the East Asia Summit in November 2019 to promote cooperation for a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific. The initiative aims to strengthen maritime security, stability, and development in… 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 porous borders with most countries of South Asia and Myanmar?” (2013) Reason: The movement of non-state actors, the potential for cross-border terrorism, and the involvement of external actors in Balochistan could link to India’s internal… Continue reading [19th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: What is happening in Balochistan?

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