Gender is a Spectrum – UPSC Essay
Introduction “What is gender?” This fundamental question lies at the heart of feminist theory and practice and is pivotal to contemporary debates in social justice activism concerning class, identity, and privilege. Often, the term “gender” is mistakenly used as a synonym for “sex,” referring to the biological categorization of individuals as male or female. […]
National Gopal Ratna Award 2024
Context: The Nominations for the National Gopal Ratna Award for the year 2024 will be opened from the 15th of July. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions, Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About National Gopal Ratna Award 2024: About the Rashtriya Gokul Mission: Mission Objectives: -Source: PIB, The Hindu
Floral Waste is boosting circularity in economy
Context: The floral waste sector in India is experiencing new growth, marked by its multifaceted benefits. Relevance: GS II: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Waste to Wealth: Highlighted Initiatives in Waste Management: Swachh Bharat Mission for Solid Waste Management: Waste Management Rules and Guidelines: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Mechanism: Waste Processing Capacity: -Source: […]
Need for bolstering MSMEs
Context: Recently, Union Minister for MSMEs said six pillars were identified as focus areas for the growth of the MSME sector namely Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Mobilization of Resources) Dimensions of the Article: Understanding MSMEs in India Pointers about MSMEs in India Measures that can give some hope to […]
The Problem of Food Inflation
Context: India has been witnessing a continued growth in the GDP, but the core inflation seems set on a downward trajectory. The food inflation has stayed stubbornly elevated, restricting the fall in the consumer price index (CPI). Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Calculation of Food Inflation in India: Factors Contributing to […]
Secular remedy for Divorced Muslim women: SC
Context: The Supreme Court of India recently held that divorced Muslim women are entitled to maintenance under the “secular” Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. Relevance: GS Paper 2: Historical underpinnings & evolution; Features, amendments, significant provisions, basic structure; Comparison of Indian constitutional scheme with other countries’ Dimensions of the Article: What are the […]
BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers’ Retreat
Context: The 2nd Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Foreign Ministers’ Retreat will begin today in New Delhi. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests, Important International groupings), Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About BIMSTEC History of Formation of the BIMSTEC Significance of BIMSTEC Strategic Significance for India […]
Current Affairs 11 July 2024
Contents: BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers’ Retreat Context: The 2nd Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Foreign Ministers’ Retreat will begin today in New Delhi. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests, Important International groupings), Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About BIMSTEC History of Formation of the BIMSTEC Significance of […]
Current Affairs Quiz 11 July 2024
Static Quiz 11 July 2024 (Environment)
