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Syllabus: GS 2 : Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Focus: Recent disclosures concerning AstraZeneca’s Covishield COVID-19 vaccine have sparked intense debate across various media platforms. Media outlets have reported AstraZeneca’s …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3-Climate change related cases and judicial intervention in this area Focus : The article critically examines the recent Supreme Court judgment extending constitutional rights to mitigate the impacts of climate change in India. It assesses the potential implications, flaws, and alternative approaches to addressing climate-related challenges, emphasizing the need for sustainable development and environmental …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 2:Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. Focus: India is ranked 159 out of the 180 nations considered in the 2024 edition of the press freedom index, …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-III: Indian Economy Why in the news? Inequality debate intensifies in India over Congress manifesto, sparking controversy about wealth redistribution and tax reforms. source:reddit Introduction: Debate Triggered by Congress Manifesto Congress manifesto release prompts economic redistribution discourse. PM Modiaccuses Congress of advocating wealth redistribution. Global context underscores the urgency of addressing economic inequality. Understanding the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? FSSAI raises pesticide residue limits in spices/herbs tenfold; clarifies regulations amid concerns over food safety standards. source:scribd About Increase in Maximum Residue Limits (MRL): FSSAI approved a ten-fold increase in the maximum level of pesticide residue allowed in spices and herbs. Default limit for spices raised to 0.1g/kg, compared to the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India advises ADB to maintain focus on poverty reduction while fostering sustainable growth, emphasising its critical role. About India’s Call to Asian Development Bank (ADB): Focus on Poverty Reduction: India emphasised the importance of not overlooking the ongoing efforts to reduce poverty while promoting sustainable growth. Intervention at ADB Meeting: During …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Railways extend disability quotas on all trains, ensuring accessibility and preventing misuse, enhancing travel opportunities for PwDs. source:slideserve About the Expansion of Quotas: The Ministry of Railways approves quotas for PwDs on all trains, regardless of concessional fare availability. Quotas allocated on reserved express/mail trains, including premium services like Rajdhani, Shatabdi, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Government tightens anti-dumping measures, levying duties on goods primarily from China, amid concerns over unfair trade practices. About the Government’s Measures Against Dumping: Over one-third of anti-dumping duties levied targeted goods produced solely or by only two producers since FY22. Notable increase in anti-dumping duties imposed on goods originating solely from …
Read MoreWhy in the news? MSMEs face challenges due to new tax clauses, leading to cancellations, competition, and calls for reevaluation of payment timelines. source:slideshare Key Points:Criticism and Impact Punjab BJP General Secretary Rakesh Rathore condemned Channi’s remarks, citing disrespect for security forces. Competition between registered and unregistered MSMEs emerged, with smaller entities deregistering to survive. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Coastal states issued orange alerts due to anticipated swell surge, causing property damage; fishermen warned; precautions advised. About Alert Issued and Impact: An orange alert has been issued for 11 coastal states and Union Territories due to anticipated rough sea conditions and swell surge. Recent incidents in Kerala and southern Tamil …
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