The Delay in Census
Context: In what appears to be a case of complicating matters, the Union government is reportedly considering expanding data collection in the long-delayed Census to include caste enumeration. This inclusion of caste as a variable could be a response to the strong demand for a caste census from several political parties. Relevance: Mains Question: Highlight the origin […]
Health-Worker Safety and a Self-Examination
Context: In 2017, Maharashtra witnessed intense protests by resident doctors following a series of brutal attacks on medical staff in quick succession—typical of how sensationalized criminal offenses often unfold. Despite the severity of the issue, the solution was straightforward and conventional: enhancing security in public hospitals and strengthening legal mechanisms to swiftly bring perpetrators to […]
Damage to Chatrapati Shivaji Statue
Focus: GS I- History Why in News? Indian Navy expressed deep concern for the damage caused to the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj that was unveiled on Navy Day on 04 Dec 2023 as a dedication to the citizens of Sindhudurg. About Chhatrapati Shivaji Shivaji and the Mughals
Commitment to India-US partnership
Focus: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and affecting India’s interests; India-US relation. Why in News? Recently, the Prime Minister onveyed his appreciation for President Biden’s deep commitment the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, which is based on shared values of democracy, rule of law and strong people-to-people ties. U.S.-India relations
Static Quiz 27 August 2024 (History)
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PIB Summaries 27 August 2024
Contents: Commitment to India-US partnership Focus: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and affecting India’s interests; India-US relation. Why in News? Recently, the Prime Minister onveyed his appreciation for President Biden’s deep commitment the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, which is based on shared values of democracy, rule of law and strong […]
Current Affairs 26 August 2024
Contents: India’s first civilian space tourist returns Context: India’s first civilian space tourist Gopichand Thotakura returned to the country. Relevance: GS III: Space Dimensions of the Article: Space Tourism Definition: Market Growth: Types of Space Tourism: Challenges: -Source: The Hindu, The Indian Express Low Adoption rate of children with special needs Context: Despite the […]
Concerns Associated with New-Age Devices
Context: What happens when a supposedly healthier alternative turns out to be more dangerous than the original? This is exactly what is occurring with modern gateway devices like e-cigarettes, vaping pens, Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS), heat-not-burn (HNB) devices, and other heated tobacco products (HTPs). Relevance: GS2- Health Mains Question: Portrayed as offering a healthier alternative […]
Investing in Persons with Disabilities
Context: Persons with disabilities (PwDs) continue to face widespread social stigma, marginalization across all sectors, and discrimination in education and employment, all of which undermine their dignity. Educational institutions often lack the infrastructure and support systems needed for PwDs, while workplaces fall short in implementing robust diversity policies that would ensure proper representation of PwDs. Relevance: […]