Govt. eases SEZ norms for chip, electronic units
Policy Reforms Announced Relevance : GS 2(Governance) ,GS 3(Minerals , Manufacturing) Key Amendments to SEZ Rules Major Investment Approvals Post-Reform Strategic and Economic Significance Expected Benefits Potential Challenges Ahead
Delimiting by electors rather than population offers a fairer approach
Core Argument Relevance : GS 2(Delimitation , Governance) Why Electors, Not Population? Elector Disparity & Vote Value Historical Trends in Vote Value Parliamentary Representation Imbalance Proposed Reform Model Debunking Misconceptions Conclusion
How is India planning to localise EV manufacturing
Policy Highlights – Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India Relevance : GS 2(Governance) , GS 3(Technology) Concerns Over Ecosystem Impact Market Structure and Policy Mismatch Domestic Industry Concerns Key Takeaways
What is the significance of the Census?
Historical Context Relevance : GS 2(Governance , Social Issues) How the Census is Conducted Significance of the Upcoming Census (2027 Reference Date) Concerns of Southern and Smaller States Way Forward
Overview of the Digital Census 2027
Overview of the Digital Census 2027 Relevance : GS 2(Digital Governance, Social Justice) Key Digital Tools Features & Capabilities Scale and Logistics Comprehensive Caste Data Collection Challenges Highlighted Importance and Policy Implications Broader Significance
Is IBC an effective resolution tool?
Why was IBC introduced? Relevance : GS 3(Banking ) ,GS 2(Governance) Impact on Borrower Behaviour & Credit Discipline IBC as a Recovery Tool Challenges Facing IBC Post-Resolution Uncertainty Way Forward Conclusion
Concerns from Telangana State Waqf Board
About the UMEED Portal Relevance : GS 2(Governance ) Concerns from Telangana State Waqf Board (TGSWB) Technical and Operational Concerns Legal and Procedural Issues Steps Taken by TGSWB Broader Implications
Govt. to bring new national policy on senior citizens
Context : India is witnessing a rapid rise in its elderly population, projected to reach 20% by 2047. In response, the government is drafting a new national policy to address the evolving needs of senior citizens. Relevance : GS 2(Social Justice, Governance) Demographic Shift: Draft Policy Development: Fourth National Council Meeting: Elder Care Infrastructure: Existing Schemes Reviewed: Policy Vision:
Next Census to conclude by March 2027
Key Announcements Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues , Governance) Timeline & Reference Dates Significance of Digital Census Caste Enumeration Political Implications Challenges Ahead
EC introduces new tech-driven system to update voter turnout
Context Relevance : GS 2(Elections , Reforms) Key Features of the New System Improvements Over Previous Method Tech Implementation Advantages Challenges & Conditions Broader Implications