02-December-2024-Editorial

DEVELOPMENT OF ICONIC TOURIST CENTRES TO GLOBAL SCALE UNDER SASCI The Indian government is actively enhancing tourism by allocating ₹3,295 crore for developing 40 iconic tourist projects across 23 states under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme. This initiative aims to transform selected tourist destinations into globally recognized sites, boosting local

02-December-2024-Special-Article

MGNREGA JOB CARD DELETIONS The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005, provides rural households with a legal guarantee of wage employment. However, recent data highlights a sharp increase in job card deletions, with over 5.53 crore cards removed in 2022-23. This raises concerns about transparency, workers' rights, and the effective implementation of

03-December-2024-Daily-Current-Affairs

CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES: ENSURING THEIR RIGHTS TOPIC: (GS2) INDIAN POLITY: THE HINDU The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPWD Act) is a significant step toward empowering individuals with disabilities in India. Despite legal provisions, challenges remain in fully implementing the rights of persons with disabilities. Key Statistics 2011 Census: 2.21% of India's population

03-December-2024-Editorial

THE PLACES OF WORSHIP (SPECIAL PROVISIONS) ACT, 1991 The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, is a law enacted to maintain the religious character of places of worship as they stood on August 15, 1947. However, this Act has been a subject of controversy due to ongoing legal disputes challenging its provisions. One of

03-December-2024-Special-Article

KASHMIRI AND CENTRAL ASIAN ARTISANS RECONNECT: A REVIVAL OF CULTURAL TIES After nearly 500 years, artisans from Kashmir and Central Asia reunited in Srinagar for a three-day craft exchange program. This event celebrated Srinagar's designation as a "World Craft City" by the World Crafts Council (WCC) and aimed to revive shared heritage and foster cross-border

04-December-2024-Daily-Current-Affairs

REFLECTIONS ON BAKU’S NCQG OUTCOME TOPIC: (GS3) ENVIRONMENT: THE HINDU With COP29 in Baku focusing on finance, the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) was expected to address the critical financial needs for climate action, especially for developing nations. However, the outcomes have left much to be desired. Importance of Climate Finance for Developing Countries Critical

04-December-2024-Editorial

SPACE DEBRIS - GROWING PROBLEM The increasing number of satellites and space debris in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) has become a growing concern for space agencies worldwide. The rapid expansion of space activities, especially with private sector involvement, has raised alarms about the long-term sustainability of this crucial area. In response to these concerns, international

04-December-2024-Special-Article

5TH MEETING OF THE UNITED NATIONS (UN) INTERGOVERNMENTAL NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE (INC-5) The 5th meeting of the United Nations (UN) Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) in Busan, South Korea, failed to reach a consensus on a global treaty to address plastic pollution. Despite the UN Environment Assembly's 2022 resolution to establish binding rules by the end of

05-December-2024-Daily-Current-Affairs

A CUT IN TIME TOPIC: (GS3) ENVIRONMENT: THE HINDU The Global Plastics Treaty, led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), aims to combat plastic pollution worldwide. However, after five rounds of discussions since the resolution was adopted in 2022, the treaty has failed to achieve consensus. The Global Plastics Treaty Initiated by a 2022

05-December-2024-Editorial

CONDUCTING PARLIAMENTARY SESSIONS OUTSIDE DELHI: A DEBATE The idea of holding parliamentary sessions outside Delhi, particularly in South India, has recently been revived by a Member of Parliament from the YSR Congress Party. The proposal cites challenges such as extreme weather and logistical difficulties faced by MPs in Delhi and draws historical support from prominent

05-December-2024-Special-Article

ROAD ACCIDENTS IN INDIA India faces a severe road safety crisis, with alarming rates of accidents and fatalities. Despite government efforts to halve road accident deaths by 2030, recent data shows an increase in accidents and fatalities. This issue highlights the urgent need for robust interventions. Current State of Road Accidents in India Total Accidents

06-December-2024-Daily-Current-Affairs

STATES AND THE CHALLENGES BEFORE THE FINANCE COMMISSION TOPIC: (GS3) ECONOMY: THE HINDU The Sixteenth Finance Commission, chaired by Arvind Panagariya, is tasked with addressing India’s fiscal challenges and redefining the financial relationship between the Union and the States. Opportunities from Global Changes Emerging trends like “friendshoring” and “reshoring” are reshaping global trade and investments.