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[4th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Property is real, and so should the ‘compensation’

Mains PYQ Relevance: Q) Starting from inventing the ‘basic structure’ doctrine, the judiciary has played a highly proactive role in ensuring that India develops into a thriving democracy. In light of the statement, evaluate the role played by judicial activism in achieving the ideals of democracy. (UPSC IAS/2014) Q) The Supreme Court of India keeps… Continue reading

The delicate balancing of health-care costs

Why in the news? With growing health disparities and inconsistent access to medical services, the need for fair and sustainable healthcare policies has never been more pressing. Private Healthcare System in India Private hospitals in India, especially those accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) and National Accreditation Board for Hospitals (NABH), are hubs of… Continue reading

What’s missing in the disaster database?

Why in the news? The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations noted a rise in global disasters from roughly 100 yearly in the 1970s to about 400 in recent years, influenced partly by reporting biases. Recent Observations Increase in Disaster Events: The number of disaster events reported worldwide has risen from 100… Continue reading

India’s GDP growth is impressive, but can it be sustained?

Why in the news? The release of India’s GDP data was eagerly anticipated, especially following the recent upgrade in the “sovereign rating outlook” by S&P. It comes just days before the announcement of the union election results. Back2Basics: Rating Agency A rating agency is a company that assesses the financial strength of companies and government… Continue reading

RBI brings back 100 tonnes Gold from UK to its Vaults

Why in the News? The RBI has repatriated over 100 tonnes of gold from the UK to its domestic vaults, the largest transfer since at least 1991. What are Gold Reserves? A gold reserve is the gold held by a country’s central bank, acting as a backup for financial promises and a store of value.… Continue reading

Hunga Tonga Volcanic Eruption

Why in the News? Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai (Hunga Tonga) erupted in Tonga, triggering a tsunami and global seismic waves. About Hunga Tonga Volcano The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano is situated in the western South Pacific Ocean, west of the main inhabited islands in the Kingdom of Tonga. It lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire.… Continue reading

PraVaHa tool for Aerodynamic Design and Analysis

Why in the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software named Parallel RANS Solver for Aerospace Vehicle Aero-thermo-dynamic Analysis (PraVaHa). About PraVaHa PraVaHa was developed at ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), showcasing India’s prowess in aerospace technology. It can simulate both external and internal flows on… Continue reading

India to Chair ‘Colombo Process’

Why in the News? India has become chair of the regional grouping “Colombo Process” for the first time since its inception in 2003. What is the Colombo Process? The Colombo Process, established on March 19, 2003, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is a regional consultative initiative addressing challenges faced by migrant workers from South and Southeast… Continue reading

India and the ‘managed care’ promise

PYQ Relevance Q Public health system has limitations in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that the private sector can help in bridging the gap? What other viable alternatives do you suggest? (UPSC IAS/2015) Q The increase in life expectancy in the country has led to newer health challenges in the community. What are… Continue reading

[Working Junta Webinar] Year-long Current Affairs Strategy for Working Professionals

Learn the effective current affairs strategy used by AIR 2 Animesh Pradhan (UPSC 2023) of preparing for UPSC as a working professional Join FREE Webinar on 7th June, 7:30 pm Get Mentorship & Current Affairs Based Sample Timetable (Only first 50 registrants) Being a Working Professional & preparing for the UPSC exam simultaneously is tough.… Continue reading

Women often outlive men but in poorer health: what new Lancet study says

Why in the news? Over 30 years, a study examining 20 diseases revealed minimal advancements in narrowing the disparity between genders as per “the Lancet Public Health Journal”. What does the New Lancet report say? On Health Disparities: The study highlights that women tend to suffer more from lower back pain, depression, and headaches, while… Continue reading

Can domestic MFs invest in their overseas counterparts?

Why in the news? SEBI issued a consultation paper, proposing a framework to enable domestic Mutual Funds (MFs) to invest in their overseas counterparts or Unit Trusts (UTs) that allocate a portion of their assets to Indian securities. About the Framework for Facilitating Investments by Domestic Mutual Funds (MFs) Aim: To clarify the process and… Continue reading

Does inequality lead to growth? | Explained

Why in the news? Studies conducted by researchers from “the Paris School of Economics” indicate that inequality in contemporary India surpasses that of colonial times. How does Inequality harm Democratic processes? Concentration of Power: Inequality can lead to the concentration of monopoly power among a few capitalists relative to the labor force. This concentration allows… Continue reading

Fewer women are being hired for leadership positions

Why in the news? Although women’s representation in the workforce has grown over the years “LinkedIn’s Economic Graph data” indicates that progress has stalled since 2022 and declined in 2024. What does the data show? Representation of women in the workforce has increased over the years but progress has stalled since 2022 and declined in… Continue reading

[3 June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The message from the Andhra Pradesh bifurcation

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q) The political and administrative reorganization of states and territories has been a continuous ongoing process since the mid-nineteenth century. Discuss with examples. (UPSC CSE 2022)Q) In the context of the diversity of India, can it be said that the regions form cultural units rather than the states? Give reasons with examples for… Continue reading

What Grade of Coal does India Produce?

Why in the News? A report by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project suggests Adani Group claimed ‘low grade’ coal imported from Indonesia to be ‘high quality’ coal. They inflated its value and sold it to Tamil Nadu’s power generation company, TANGEDCO (Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Company). Coal Gradation in India These terms… Continue reading

Protecting Mangroves in Tamil Nadu

Why in the News? The International Union for Nature Conservation (IUCN) has listed mangroves in coastal regions spanning Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka and Maldives as ‘critically endangered’ in its first global assessment of mangrove ecosystems. Red List of Mangrove Ecosystems: Study by IUCN Global assessment reveals a 50% risk of mangrove ecosystem collapse. Without further… Continue reading

Sundhnuksgigar Volcano erupts in Iceland

Why in the News? Southwest Iceland witnessed the eruption of the Sundhnuksgigar volcano, triggering evacuations in the nearby areas. About Sundhnuksgigar Volcano Sundhnuksgigar is a row of craters just outside the town of Grindavik on the Reykjanes peninsula It is situated on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, a divergent boundary where the Eurasian and North American tectonic… Continue reading

Galaxy JADES-GS-z14-0: Insights from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Why in the News? The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), launched by NASA, has unveiled a groundbreaking find It has captured imagery of the universe’s earliest-known galaxy, revealing unexpected brightness and size given its formation during the universe’s infancy. James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) JWST is a joint venture between NASA, the European Space Agency… Continue reading

PYQ Based Dominate Prelims Open Test 3.0 – Online/Offline

Top 50 will get FREE access to Dominate Prelims Test Series + Discount on Smash Mains Program! Register for the Test Open Test Date – 8th June (Saturday) Test Timings Both Online Mode and Offline Mode (Delhi ORN Centre and Pune Centre) Our open tests have the highest hit ratios because we follow 2 simple… Continue reading

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