STRENGTHENING STATE ELECTION COMMISSIONS FOR GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: THE HINDU State Election Commissions (SECs) are critical to maintaining democracy at the grassroots level, managing
PATHWAYS AND STRATEGIES FOR ACCELERATING GROWTH IN EDIBLE OILS TOWARDS GOAL OF ATMANIRBHARTA The NITI Aayog's recent report titled "Pathways and Strategies for Accelerating Growth in Edible Oils towards Goal
CHINA REASSERTS ITS CLAIMS IN REGIONAL DISPUTES, PUSHES RIVALS’ LIMITS TOPIC: (GS2) INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS – SOURCE: THE HINDU China has been increasingly assertive in several contested regions, including the South
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND EUROPEAN COLONISATION The colonisation of Indigenous peoples by Europeans led to significant upheaval, loss of land, and cultural disruption across various continents. Indigenous Peoples Affected by European
GENDER BUDGET STATEMENT (GBS) 2024-25 The 2024-25 Union Budget of India marks a significant milestone in gender-focused financial planning. For the first time, allocations for women-led development have reached 1%
EDUCATION CHALLENGES FOR DONGRIA KONDH TRIBAL CHILDREN IN ODISHA TOPIC: (GS2) INDIAN SOCIETY – SOURCE: THE HINDU The Dongria Kondh tribe in Odisha's Rayagada district faces significant barriers to education
INDIA TO INTRODUCE REPAIRABILITY INDEX FOR ELECTRONICS TO COMBAT E-WASTE CRISIS The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution recently hosted a
75 YEARS OF THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA: KEY HIGHLIGHTS AND CHALLENGES As the Supreme Court of India celebrates its 75th anniversary, several landmark moments mark its journey in shaping
GENE OF THRONES: HOW RULERS' GENOMES REVEAL THE RISE AND FALL OF EMPIRES TOPIC: (GS3) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY– SOURCE: THE HINDU Palaeogenomics, the analysis of ancient DNA from archaeological sites,
DE-HYPHENATING RICE AND WHEAT PRODUCTION Policymakers are now advocating for de-hyphenating the production and policy approaches towards rice and wheat. This is due to differences in their production patterns, consumption
BioE3 POLICY The BioE3 Policy has been introduced by the Department of Biotechnology with the aim to foster high-performance biomanufacturing in India. It aligns with national goals such as achieving
