Mera Yuva Bharat
Context: Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of an autonomous body called Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) – A Platform for Youth Empowerment Key Features: The Need for Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)
Outcome GST Council Meeting
Context: The GST Council, on the last Saturday, addressed numerous ambiguities in tax treatment that have persisted since the launch of the indirect tax regime in July 2017. Relevance: GS3-Economy Mains Question: Stressing on the outcomes of the recent GST Council meeting, analyse what more can be done to address the concerns that still hamper the […]
RTI Act: Time to Make it More Effective
Context: The Right to Information (RTI) Act, enacted on October 12, 2005, initially played a crucial role in unveiling scandals and promoting systemic reforms. However, there is a pressing need for significant adjustments to the RTI rules to prevent misuse and reduce challenges to decisions by the Central Information Commission (CIC) in courts. Relevance: GS2- Important […]
Lakhpati Didi Initiative
Context: Prime Minister recently chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress made in realising his dream of making 2 crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’ in India. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Lakhpati Didi Initiative About Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission: The objective of the Mission is to promote sustainable […]
Krishna Water Dispute
Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the issue of further Terms of Reference (ToR) to the existing Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal-II (KWDT-II) under the ISRWD (Inter State River Water Disputes) Act, 1956 for its adjudication between the States of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh (AP). Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Constitution (Inter-State relations, Functions & responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and challenges […]
Decennial Population Census
About Phonotaxis
Context: Phonotaxis is observed during the evening or in the monsoon season might sound random or even annoying. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology About Phonotaxis: -Source: The Hindu
About Hemochromatosis
Context: Recently, health experts revealed all about Hemochromatosis or ‘bronze diabetes’. Relevance: GS II: Health About Hemochromatosis: Hereditary Hemochromatosis: Secondary Hemochromatosis: Treatment: -Source: Hindustan Times
About Mount Kun
Context: One soldier died and three are missing after a group of Indian Army mountaineers was recently caught in an avalanche on Mount Kun in Ladakh. Relevance: GS Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About Mount Kun: Mountaineering: Key Facts about Zanskar Range: -Source: The Hindu
Ganges River Dolphins
Context: A recent scientific publication titled “Rescuing Ganges river dolphins from irrigation canals in Uttar Pradesh, 2013-2020” has elucidated the comprehensive endeavors focused on the rescue and relocation of Gangetic river dolphins from precarious situations within the irrigation canals of the Ganga-Ghagra basin. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Species in news, Conservation of Ecology and Environment) Dimensions of the Article: Ganges River […]