27Apr 2024

“NAVIGATING MENSTRUAL EQUITY: CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS”

Syllabus: GS-2-Health and wellbeing ,Women issues and solutions Focus : The article explores global efforts for menstrual equity, highlighting tax-free initiatives and challenges in India. It addresses socio-cultural barriers, government schemes, and the impact of COVID-19, emphasizing the need for comprehensive solutions to promote menstrual equity. Introduction Recent global efforts have aimed at achieving …

27Apr 2024

TIMELY REGULATIONS CONCERNING PAYMENT AGGREGATORS

Relevance: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has initiated consultations on regulating payment aggregators conducting face-to-face transactions. Feedback and comments on these consultation papers are invited by the RBI until May 31. About the …

27Apr 2024

TRUST IN MACHINES:ON THE SUPREME COURT AND THE EVM

Source: GS-II : Governance, Constitution, Polity. Why in the news? Supreme Court’s decision on EVM paper trail verification sparks debate, reaffirms trust in electoral process. source:micoope Introduction: The recent ruling by the Supreme Court of India regarding the verification of paper trails in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) has sparked discussions and debates. This editorial aims …

27Apr 2024

“ANALYZING INDIA’S GREEN CREDIT PROGRAMME”

Syllabus: GS-3- Environment and ecology , Regeneration of wasteland and related policies Focus : The Environment Ministry introduced the Green Credit Programme in October 2023. It is a market-based mechanism allowing individuals and companies to claim incentives, termed ‘green credits,’ for contributions to environmental and ecological restoration. Source- GoI Understanding the Green Credit Programme Some …

26Apr 2024

HOW A ‘NEW’ JAPAN PROMISES TO TRANSFORM ASIAN GEOPOLITICS

Relevance: GS 2 – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Why in the news? Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s recent address to the United States Congress and summit meeting with President Joe Biden heralded Japan’s assertive new stance on the global stage. About the News Japan has …

26Apr 2024

STABILITY IN MALDIVES INDIA SHOULD NOT ALLOW MUIZZU’S WIN TO AFFECT TIES BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES

Syllabus: GS-II: India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Why in the news? Maldives parliamentary elections see President Muizzu’s party win a super-majority, signalling potential shifts in foreign policy and regional dynamics. source:brainkart About the Maldives Parliamentary Elections: Maldives President Mohammad Muizzu’s party, the PNC, secured a “super-majority” in the recent parliamentary elections. President Mohammad Muizzu’s party, …

26Apr 2024

“DONGRIA KONDHS PRIORITISE CLEARING NAXAL CASES BEFORE VOTING.”

Why in the news? “Dongria Kondh tribe in Odisha faces legal battles, false accusations; prioritises clearing names from Naxal cases ahead of elections.” source:wordpress About the Legal Issues and Allegations: Dongria Kondh tribals in Odisha face legal troubles and accusations of Naxal affiliations by authorities. Several community members have been detained and charged with sedition, …

26Apr 2024

“PAKISTANI HINDUS IN RAJASTHAN FACE CITIZENSHIP CHALLENGES, UNCERTAIN FUTURE.”

Why in the news? “Pakistani Hindus in Rajasthan face citizenship hurdles, poor living conditions; activists demand government action for rehabilitation and support.” source:eduprep About the Citizenship Issues: Despite the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, Pakistani Hindus arriving in India after December 31, 2014, face hurdles in obtaining citizenship. Citizenship applications under the Citizenship Act, 1955, have been …

26Apr 2024

“THE UNION GOVERNMENT PLANS NEW TESTS FOR ADULT LEARNING DISABILITIES.”

Why in the news? “Union government to introduce new test for diagnosing specific learning disabilities in adults; addresses legal challenges and certification requirements.” source:slideshare About the Development of Diagnostic Test: The Union government plans to introduce a new test for diagnosing specific learning disabilities (SLDs) in adults in India by the year’s end. The National …

26Apr 2024

“SC QUESTIONS IF INDIVIDUAL RESOURCES ARE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OR PRIVATE.”

Why in the news? “Supreme Court debates whether resources created by individuals belong to the community, prompting discussions on private property rights.” source:wordpress About the Constitutional Inquiry: A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court inquired whether resources created by individual labour belong to the community. The Bench deliberated on Article 39(b) of the Constitution, …

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