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[UPSC Webinar] By Sreelakshmi KV, IRMS | Qualify UPSC 2026 in Your First Attempt | Complete UPSC 2026 Preparation Strategy | Join on 10th December 2024 at 7:00 PM

Register for the session on UPSC 2026 preparation plan and strategy Read about Sreelakshmi’s UPSC 2026 Masterclass This is the only webinar you need to qualify UPSC in your first attempt. If you’re giving UPSC in 2026, this session by Sreelakshmi Ma’am can’t be missed. Aspirants now need to adapt to micro themes in their… Continue reading

Polavaram Project Controversy

Why in the News? The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has restarted its protest against the Polavaram multipurpose project in Andhra Pradesh, claiming it will flood large areas in Malkangiri, Odisha, displacing many tribal communities. What were the recommendations by the Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal (GWDT) 1969? The Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal (GWDT), was established to… Continue reading

Building on the revival of the manufacturing sector

Why in the News? Manufacturing output grew by 21.5% in 2022-23, but the GVA (Gross value addition) only grew by 7.3%. This is because input costs increased sharply by 24.4%, making production more expensive. As a result, even though industries produced more, their profits and value-added were reduced. Note: GVA represents the value added by… Continue reading

[7th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Public health — insights from the 1896 Bombay Plague

PYQ Relevance: Q) Public health system has limitation in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that private sector can help in bridging the gap? What other viable alternatives do you suggest? (UPSC CSE 2015) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains have asked questions around the Public Health Policies (2017) and Newer Health Challenges (2020 and 2022).… Continue reading

[pib] CAR T-Cell Therapy

Why in the News? The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has been a key supporter of research projects focusing on CAR T-cell therapies for cancers. About CAR T-Cell Therapy: What is it? Acronym for Chimeric Antigen Receptor T–Cell Therapy; Innovative immunotherapy in which T-cells (a type of white blood cell) are genetically modified to express a… Continue reading

[pib] National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP)

Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Health has re-strategized the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) under the 100-Day TB Elimination Campaign to reduce TB cases and mortality through targeted interventions and a multi-pronged approach. Menace of TB in India: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), India accounted for 26% of global TB… Continue reading

Commissioning of INS TUSHIL

Why in the News? INS Tushil, a multi-role stealth guided missile frigate, is set to be commissioned by the Indian Navy at Kaliningrad, Russia. About INS Tushil: Details INS Tushil is a multi-role stealth guided missile frigate, part of the Krivak III class (Project 1135.6). It is the seventh in the series of Krivak III… Continue reading

[6th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A three-nation visit as a foray into summit diplomacy

PYQ Relevance: Q) “If the last few decades were of Asia’s growth story, the next few are expected to be of Africa’s.” In the light of this statement, examine India’s influence in Africa in recent years. (UPSC CSE 2021) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains have focused on ‘India’s influence in Africa (2021), and anti-colonial struggles in… Continue reading

Right to Information

Right to Information Act, 2005 “Where a society has chosen to accept democracy as its creedal faith, it is elementary that the citizens ought to know what their government is doing.” – Justice P N Bhagwati “Information is the currency of democracy,” – Thomas Jefferson Right to Information Act, 2005 The Right to Information (RTI)… Continue reading

States and the challenge before the Finance Commission

Why in the News? Recently, Tamil Nadu hosted the Sixteenth State Finance Commission, highlighting the need for fair resource allocation to performing states and addressing fiscal imbalances between the Union and states. What are the primary challenges faced by State Finance Commissions? Vertical Fiscal Imbalance: There is a significant disparity in revenue-raising capabilities between the… Continue reading

How Oilfields Amendment Bill aims to delink petroleum, mineral oil production from mining activities

Why in the News? The Rajya Sabha passed the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, aimed at boosting domestic petroleum and mineral oil production while encouraging private investment to reduce reliance on imports. What is the Oilfields Bill? The Oilfields Bill amends the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act of 1948, which originally governed both… Continue reading

Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival

Why in the News? This year’s edition of the Hornbill Festival has sparked a significant public debate regarding the relaxation of Nagaland’s liquor prohibition law, a subject that has been contentious for over three decades. What is Hornbill Festival? The Hornbill Festival is a celebration held every year from 1 – 10 December, in Kohima,… Continue reading

[pib] National Library Mission

Why in the News? The Union Minister for Culture and Tourism has provided information regarding the National Mission on Libraries (NML) Scheme in Rajya Sabha. About National Mission on Libraries (NML): Establishment Launched in 2012 by the Ministry of Culture to implement National Knowledge Commission (NKC, 2005) recommendations on library and information sciences development. Objectives… Continue reading

[pib] National Mission on Cultural Mapping

Why in the News? The Union Minister for Culture and Tourism has provided details of the National Mission on Cultural Mapping in the Rajya Sabha. About National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM): Details Launched by: Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Implemented by: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA). Aims and Objectives Document… Continue reading

India got its 58th Tiger Reserve

Why in the News? Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh has become India’s 57th tiger reserve after receiving approval from the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change. Madhav National Park also received approval to be declared a tiger reserve, which will make it India’s 58th tiger reserve after the official notification. About Ratapani… Continue reading

Social Audit

Social audit is a collaborative process in which the public, particularly the beneficiaries, actively participate in evaluating the performance of government programs and projects. This form of audit allows people to directly assess and oversee the effectiveness of governmental initiatives, together with the administration Evolution of Social Audit in India: Objectives of Social Audit Principles… Continue reading

[UPSC Webinar] By Shikhar Sir & Jitendra Sir | Dominate Session: Build Your Own Notes For Prelims 2025 | How To Make Precise Notes For Prelims | Join on 7th December 2024 at 7:00 PM

Register for the session on UPSC Prelims 2025 preparation plan and strategy Read about Dominate Prelims Masterclass In this webinar we’ll be exploring three core points related to UPSC Prelims Join the session on 7th December 2024 at 7:00 PM for a free Zoom masterclass. We will guide you step by step on complete preparation… Continue reading

[5th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Cash transfer schemes for women as a new poll plank

PYQ Relevance:Q) Reforming the government delivery system through the Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme is a progressive step, but it has its limitations too. Comment. (UPSC CSE 2022) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains have focused on the ‘cash transfer system for the welfare schemes to minimize corruption, eliminate wastage and facilitate reforms (in 2013), and ‘Direct Benefit… Continue reading

Transparency and Accountability

Transparency and Accountability: [2021] An independent and empowered social audit mechanism is an absolute must in every sphere of public service, including the judiciary, to ensure performance, accountability, and ethical conduct. Elaborate. [2020] “Recent amendments to the Right to Information Act will have a profound impact on the autonomy and independence of the Information Commission”.… Continue reading

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