REALISING THE RURAL-URBAN CONTINUUM TOPIC: (GS2) SOCIETY - SOURCE: THE HINDU India is experiencing significant demographic changes, with urbanization increasingly blending the boundaries between rural and urban areas. Addressing the
PREVENTIVE DETENTION IN INDIA Preventive detention in India is a contentious issue due to its potential clash with personal liberty and democratic principles. While preventive detention laws are designed to
JUTE INDUSTRY IN INDIA Jute is a natural fiber primarily grown in India and Bangladesh, often referred to as the "Golden Fiber" due to its economic importance. It is a
DELHI'S WINTER ACTION PLAN Delhi's air pollution problem worsens during winter, leading to severe health and environmental concerns. To tackle this, the Delhi government launched a 21-point winter action plan
SURROGACY AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES (ART) IN INDIA The legal landscape around surrogacy and assisted reproductive technologies (ART) in India has been evolving, with the introduction of the Surrogacy (Regulation)
EMERGENCY PROVISIONS IMPACT CENTRE-STATE RELATIONS The recent violence in Manipur has reignited a critical debate on Centre-State relations, especially regarding the role of the Centre in addressing internal crises within
URBAN FLOODING Urban flooding has emerged as a serious challenge in India, with many states witnessing extreme rainfall events exceeding 20% of normal averages this monsoon season. The increasing intensity
WINDFALL TAX ON CRUDE OIL CUT TO ZERO TOPIC: (GS3) ECONOMY: THE HINDU The windfall tax is a special additional excise duty imposed on domestically produced crude oil, with periodic
PM-AASHA SCHEMES TO CONTINUE WITH ADDITIONS: CENTRE TOPIC: (GS3) INDIAN ECONOMY: THE HINDU The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA). The
INDIA-CHINA BORDER DISENGAGEMENT ALONG THE LAC: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS The India-China border, particularly along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, has been a long-standing source of tension. While progress
LEGAL FRAMEWORK REGARDING RAPE IN INDIA The rise in rape cases across India has sparked urgent discussions about the need for comprehensive legal reforms, stricter punishments, and societal changes to
HARAPPAN CIVILISATION: ENIGMA REMAINS EVEN AFTER 100 YEARS OF EXPLORATION TOPIC: (GS1) ANCIENT HISTORY: THE HINDU The Harappan civilisation, also known as the Indus Valley civilisation, was first announced by
