DISASTER MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2024 The Indian government recently introduced the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha to make significant changes to the existing Disaster Management Act, 2005. The amendment aims to strengthen disaster response mechanisms, improve coordination, and decentralize disaster management. However, it has sparked debates regarding the increased centralization of
HOUSEHOLD SAVINGS IN INDIA POST-PANDEMIC The Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), during the Financing 3.0 Summit by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), emphasized the importance of household savings in the post-pandemic recovery phase. With significant changes in saving patterns, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic, household savings are becoming a crucial
THE IMPACT OF THE FOOD SECURITY ACT ON THE PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (PDS) TOPIC: (GS3) ECONOMY– SOURCE: THE HINDU The National Food Security Act (NFSA) of 2013 aimed to enhance food security by revamping the Public Distribution System (PDS) in India. The Act addressed widespread issues like high leakage rates and inefficiencies, which were prevalent
INDIAN RAILWAYS - NUCLEAR POWERED TRAINS Indian Railways (IR) is actively exploring alternative energy sources, including nuclear power, as part of its efforts to shift from fossil fuels and reduce its carbon footprint. IR has already been working on solar and wind power projects, and now it aims to explore nuclear-powered trains to meet its
PEACE AGREEMENT BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AND INSURGENT GROUPS IN TRIPURA The Central Government, in collaboration with the state government of Tripura, recently signed a peace agreement with two major insurgent groups—National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF). This agreement aims to end a 35-year-long insurgency, promote stability, and foster development
APARAJITA WOMEN AND CHILD (WEST BENGAL CRIMINAL LAWS AMENDMENT) BILL, 2024 The West Bengal Assembly has recently passed the Aparajita Women and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024. The bill aims to tackle the alarming rise in violence against women by introducing stringent punishments for crimes such as rape and sexual harassment. It
MAIZE-BASED ETHANOL AND INDIA'S SHIFT FROM EXPORTER TO IMPORTER India has been pushing to increase ethanol production, particularly from maize (corn), to achieve its fuel blending goals. This drive has led to a significant transformation in India’s maize industry, turning the country from Asia’s top maize exporter to a net importer. This shift has impacted
INDIA-BRAZIL BILATERAL RELATIONS India and Brazil, two emerging global powers, share a robust and multifaceted strategic partnership that has deepened over the years. Their collaboration spans a wide array of sectors, including defence, space, security, technology, and people-to-people ties. Both countries are significant players in global economic forums and have worked together to address global
SAMAGRA SHIKSHA FUND DELAY: A PUNISHMENT FOR ROLE-MODEL STATES TOPIC: (GS2) INDIAN SOCIETY – SOURCE: THE HINDU The Samagra Shiksha scheme (SSA) is a comprehensive program for school education in India. However, the Centre's decision to withhold funds to Opposition-ruled states has raised concerns. Key Findings: Political Motivation: The Centre's decision to withhold funds is
MPOX OUTBREAK AND VACCINE DELAYS TOPIC: (GS3) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – SOURCE: INDIAN EXPRESS The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the epicentre of the global mpox outbreak, faced significant challenges in accessing vaccines. Despite the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring mpox a global health emergency, the DRC and other African countries experienced delays in receiving
NATIONAL BLOCKCHAIN FRAMEWORK (NBF) The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) recently introduced the National Blockchain Framework (NBF) to improve digital governance in India using blockchain technology. This initiative is a part of the government's broader digital push, aiming to increase transparency, security, and trust in public services. Alongside the NBF, several important blockchain-related
INDIA-UAE BILATERAL TALKS India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have strengthened their relationship in recent years, marked by a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership aimed at enhancing cooperation across multiple sectors. The latest round of bilateral talks between India’s Prime Minister and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi in New Delhi has led to the signing
