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31Jan 2025

BHASHINI Platform: Enhancing Language Accessibility Through AI

Why in the news? The BHASHINI platform, launched under the National Language Translation Mission, aims to break language barriers by offering AI-powered translation services in 22 Indian languages, fostering digital inclusivity, and recently adopted by Tripura. BHASHINI (BHASHa INterface for India): BHASHINI (BHASHa INterface for India) is an AI-driven language translation platform under the National …

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29Jan 2025

Impact of Classifying Denotified, Nomadic, Semi-Nomadic Tribes

Syllabus: GS-2: Issues Related to SCs & STs , Government Policies & Interventions Focus: The Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) and Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) have completed a three-year study, categorizing 268 tribes and recommending 179 for inclusion in SC, ST, and OBC lists. This move has sparked debates on reservations and political implications. Overview …

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31Dec 2024

On India’s International Obligations Towards Rohingya Refugees

Relevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in the News? India’s refugee policy towards the Rohingya has come under scrutiny following a report highlighting appalling living conditions in detention camps. The study was conducted by The Azadi Project (a U.S.-registered non-profit) and Refugees International …

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31Dec 2024

H-1B Visa: Skilled Immigration, Debate, and Reforms

Syllabus: GS-2: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests, Indian Diaspora. Focus: The appointment of Indian-origin Sriram Krishnan as an advisor to Donald Trump reignited debates among Trump supporters about the H-1B visa program. It has divided opinion on skilled immigration, particularly concerning its impact on U.S. workers and foreign professionals’ dominance …

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28Dec 2024

Indian Textile Industry Growth and Challenges

Syllabus: GS 3: Indian economy Why in the News? Recently, the Indian textile industry has recorded impressive growth, with exports increasing by 36.65% in four years, driven by diversity, quality improvements and increasing global demand. Introduction India’s textile sector has shown impressive strength, growing 36.65% in the last four years. Despite global economic challenges, it …

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28Dec 2024

Dr. Manmohan Singh’s Economic Vision and Legacy

Syllabus: GS-1: Important Personalities GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions Focus: Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India, remains a key figure in India’s economic transformation, particularly for his role in liberalizing the economy in the 1990s. His legacy is often revisited due to his visionary ideas on economic reforms, inequality, and public policy. Early …

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26Dec 2024

Looking at 2025, Law: Key Questions Of Religion, Society, Law

Relevance: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Why in the news? The year 2024 marked a notable departure from what was perceived as ‘judicial evasion’. Under the leadership of three Chief Justices of India, the Court will address several critical …

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20Dec 2024

Don’t Invoke Babasaheb Ambedkar Selectively

Why in the News? Recent comments by Home Minister Amit Shah about a “misplaced search for god” by Ambedkar’s supporters have reignited discussions on the persistence of the caste system in modern India. These remarks have sparked debates on whether they undermine decades of activism against caste-based discrimination. B.R. Ambedkar’s ideas and vision continue to …

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05Oct 2024

India and US Enhance Critical Mineral Supply Chains

Why in the news? India and the US signed an agreement to strengthen critical mineral supply chains amid concerns over China’s control and recent export restrictions affecting cleantech industries. Agreement Details: Context: Amid rising concerns over China’s control of critical minerals, particularly in clean tech, India and the US signed an agreement to enhance the …

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05Oct 2024

Delhi High Court Recognizes Semen as Property Rights

Why in the news? The Delhi High Court ruled that semen and ovum are considered property, allowing posthumous reproduction with consent, significantly impacting reproductive rights and bioethics in India. Key Judgement: The Delhi High Court ruled that semen and ovum samples are considered an individual’s “property” or “estate.” Justice Prathiba M Singh stated that if …

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