INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN DAY 2024: IMPORTANCE AND THE INDIAN HIMALAYAN REGION (IHR) International Mountain Day is celebrated annually on 11th December to emphasize the importance of mountains for life, biodiversity, and
DECLINE IN DAP SALES AND RISING USE OF NPKS FERTILIZERS The sale of Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP), a crucial fertilizer for rabi crops, has seen a sharp decline of 25.4% between
AGRARIAN DISTRESS IN INDIA Agriculture is the backbone of India's economy, providing livelihoods to nearly half of the population. However, the sector is in severe crisis, marked by low farmer
THE HIDDEN COST OF GREENWASHING INDIAN RAILWAYS TOPIC: (GS3) ECONOMY: THE HINDU The Indian Railways is on a mission to electrify its entire broad-gauge network, aiming to create a "green
CHALLENGES IN THE FUNCTIONING OF PARLIAMENT IN INDIA The former Vice President of India recently emphasized the need for improving parliamentary functioning by transitioning from confrontational politics to meaningful and
GLOBALISATION AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR INDIA Globalisation refers to the growing interconnectedness of nations through trade, technology, culture, and communication. This phenomenon has been shaping the global landscape for centuries,
AI SURVEILLANCE IN INDIA TOPIC: (GS2) INDIAN POLITY: THE HINDU India is rapidly adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered surveillance systems. However, the absence of robust legal frameworks raises serious concerns about
MISUSE OF INDIAN LAWS: CHALLENGES AND WAY FORWARD Indian laws aimed at safeguarding individuals, particularly women, against crimes such as dowry harassment and domestic violence, have played a significant role
VIJAY DIWAS AND THE 1971 BANGLADESH LIBERATION WAR On 16th December 2024, India observed Vijay Diwas, marking the 53rd anniversary of its victory in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. This
SECTION 6A OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT TOPIC: (GS2) INDIAN POLITY: THE HINDU Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, introduced after the 1985 Assam Accord, offers a distinct path for migrants
MAOIST INSURGENCY IN INDIA: STRATEGIES AND CHALLENGES Maoist insurgency, also known as Naxalism, has been a significant challenge to India’s internal security. It is rooted in social, economic, and political
SWITZERLAND'S WITHDRAWAL OF MFN CLAUSE IN DTAA WITH INDIA Switzerland has decided to withdraw the application of the Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) clause in its Double Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with India.
