India Abstains at UNHRC
Context: Recently, India abstained on a vote at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. The Council moved the resolution to set up an international commission of enquiry into Russia’s actions in Ukraine. India has also abstained from similar resolutions in the United Nations General Assembly and United Nations Security Council. Relevance: GS II- International Relations (Bilateral Groupings & Agreements) Dimensions of the […]
The Complexities for Implementing a No-Fly Zone
Context: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General stated that the organisation would not designate the Ukranian airspace as a ‘No Fly Zone’ which he said would lead to a full-fledged war in Europe, involving many more countries and resulting in greater human suffering. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is a […]
The legacy of Savitribai and Jyotirao Phule
Context: Recently, Maharashtra Governor has received flak for his remarks on the social reformist couple Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule. Relevance: GS II- Modern Indian History Dimensions of the Article: Who were the Phules? The Phules’ endeavours and legacy Who Were the Phules? Mahatma Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule stand out as an extraordinary couple in the […]
What is Theyyam?
Context: Recently, Kerala Tourism department have started live streaming of an annual temple festival called Theyyam performances, to promote cultural tourism. Relevance: GS I- Art and Culture What is Theyyam? Theyyam is a popular ritual form of dance worship in Kerala and Karnataka, India. It is also performed during the ‘Kaliyattam festival’. It is a popular tradition of thousands of […]
Conflicts and a Settings Change for Social Media
Context The Russia-Ukraine conflict in recent times has reignited the debate around the role of Social media during the times of Conflicts around the world. Relevance GS-II: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability, E-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; Citizens Charters, Transparency & Accountability and institutional and other measures. Dimensions of the Article Role of […]
A Safety Net for Students Abroad
Context Recent issues faced by Indian Students in Ukraine, Canada and UK have brought to fore the discussions over the requirement of a safety net for students studying abroad. Relevance GS-II: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. GS-II: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries […]
Our Data Not For Sale
Context: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY), recently released a draft data accessibility policy. The policy is criticised for prioritising commercial interests over privacy Relevance: GS-II: Government Policies & Interventions, GS-III: Cyber Security, IT & Computers Dimensions of the Article: The Draft Data Accessibility Policy Criticisms-Licensing Citizen data Criticisms- Open Data Criticisms-Absence of […]
Being Ready for Covid 19
Context: The number of active COVID-19 cases and test positivity rates in India has declined sharply. The third wave of Pandemic showed the efficacy of vaccine as a life saver. Relevance: GS-II: Government Policies & Interventions, Health Dimensions of the Article: COVID-19 pandemic What made all the difference? Shortage of supply and demand Way Forward […]
Monetary Policy Committee
Context: A dissident member of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has said that the central bank’s accommodative policy stance “carries with it the risk of falling behind the curve in future because the stance limits the MPC’s freedom of action in ensuing meetings”. The MPC fixes the benchmark interest rate — or the base […]
What is Kavach?
Context: According the Budget proposal, Kavach, this indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection System showcased on South Central Railway , is earmarked for aggressive rollout on 2,000 km in 2022-23 Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy (Infrastructure) Dimensions of this article: What is Kavach? What is the upgrade? How far is the rollout? What is Kavach? It […]