The Global Hunger Index 2022
Context According to the recently released Global Hunger Index report, India is ranked 107th out of 123 countries, down from 101st in 2021. The government has rejected the report, claiming it is an attempt to “taint” India, questioning its methodology, and emphasising the government’s significant efforts to improve access to foodgrains for India’s poor. Relevance […]
Teaching In Mother Tongue
Context The Union Ministry of Education recently released the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for foundational stage education (children aged 3 to 8 years). With the unveiling of the first NCF for the foundational stage by the government, pre-primary school children in India have entered the formal schooling system for the first time. In addition to […]
Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, Government of India has announced a month-long programme named the ‘Kashi-Tamil Sangamam’ “to strengthen” and “rekindle” the cultural and civilisational bond between Tamil Nadu and Varanasi. This programme would be a part of the Ek Bharat Sreshtha Bharat initiative. About Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” […]
Jal Jeevan Mission In India
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? The Vice President described “quality, quantity and continuity” as the core principles for the success of Jal Jeevan Mission and called for ensuring a strong and credible accountability mechanism in implementation of this people centric program. About Jal Jeevan Mission: Nodal: Ministry of Jal Shakti Jal […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 October 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 October 2022 Contents The Global Hunger Index: A lesson in measuring hunger incorrectly Teaching in mother tongue The Global Hunger Index: A lesson in measuring hunger incorrectly Context According to the recently released Global Hunger Index report, India is ranked 107th out of 123 countries, down from 101st in 2021. […]
Current Affairs Quiz 22 October 2022
Current Affairs 22 October 2022
CONTENTS Forest Conservation Rules 2022 Take immediate action against hate speech: SC United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) 1267 Great Indian Bustard Financial Action Task Force (FATF) National Green Tribunal (NGT) Viral spillover risk Forest Conservation Rules 2022 Context: The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has asked the Centre to put the new Forest Conservation Rules, […]
PIB Summaries 22 October 2022
CONTENTS Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat Jal Jeevan Mission Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, Government of India has announced a month-long programme named the ‘Kashi-Tamil Sangamam’ “to strengthen” and “rekindle” the cultural and civilisational bond between Tamil Nadu and Varanasi. This programme would be a part of […]
Static Quiz 22 October 2022 (Environment)
What is Uniform Civil Code?
Context The Ministry of Law and Justice has told the Supreme Court that the court cannot direct Parliament to frame any law and it sought dismissal of PILs (Public Interest Litigation) seeking a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the country. Relevance: GS II- Polity Dimensions of the Article: What is Uniform Civil Code (UCC)? Positive […]