Sops For Votes: On Election Promises
Context The true ‘freebie’ issue is campaign promises of gifts rather than welfare. Relevance GS Paper 2: Government Policies Mains Question “Over the years, freebies have become an integral part of Indian politics.” While some initiatives, such as Public Distribution Schemes and MGNREGA, have become critical components of India’s growth strategy, freebies undermine the fundamental […]
Russia Opposes The Adoption of the N-Disarmament Text
Context Russia obstructed agreement on the final document of a four-week review of the United Nations Treaty on Nuclear Non-Proliferation (NPT). The NPT, regarded as the cornerstone of nuclear disarmament, is reviewed every five years by the 191 signatories. Relevance GS Paper 2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s […]
PIB Summaries 29 August 2022
CONTENTS Guru Granth Sahib National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana Association of Renewable Energy of States Guru Granth Sahib Focus: GS I- Medieval History Why in News? The Prime Minister has greeted the people on the sacred occasion of the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. About Guru Granth Sahib The […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 August 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 August 2022 Contents Sops for votes: On election promises Russia opposes the adoption of the N-disarmament text Sops For Votes: On Election Promises Context The true ‘freebie’ issue is campaign promises of gifts rather than welfare. Relevance GS Paper 2: Government Policies Mains Question “Over the years, freebies have become […]
Static Quiz 29 August 2022 (Geography)
PIB Summaries 27 August 2022
CONTENT Government e-Marketplace Government e-Marketplace Focus: GS II- Government policies and Intervention Why in News? Government e-Marketplace (GeM), a national procurement portal, is eyeing annual procurement worth ₹2 lakh crore during FY23. About Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Nodal: Ministry of Commerce and Industry The Government e Marketplace (GeM) was launched on August 9, 2016. To create an open […]
Current Affairs Quiz 27 August 2022
Current Affairs 27 August 2022
CONTENTS Nikshay Poshan Yojana Bhitarkanika National Park INS Vikrant Artemis I Mission African swine fever Vishnugadh Project Nikshay Poshan Yojana Context: Only two-thirds of people living with tuberculosis benefitted from the Union government’s Nikshay Poshan Yojana (NPY), sole nutrition support scheme, in 2021, which raises major public health concern. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and […]
Clearing of Backlog Cases
Context In a recent notice, the Supreme Court announced a list of 25 of the 53 Constitution Bench cases that will be heard. The notice is a strong indication that the Court is serious about reducing its massive legal backlog. The recent developments have come as a pleasant surprise, as the court had been roundly […]
Boosting the Women Workforce
Context India’s Prime Minister stated during the two-day National Labour Conference (in Tirupati) that India must prepare for future labour needs by providing flexible workplaces with flexi work hours and developing a work-from-home ecosystem, particularly to increase women’s participation in the workforce. The Conference aims to address a variety of issues concerning the implementation of […]