Strengthening The Patent Ecosystem
Context There is a surge in start-ups and unicorns in India, and an efficient IPR system is a necessary prerequisite for a healthy startup ecosystem. As a result, the report emphasises the importance of a strong patent system for a knowledge economy and the advancement of technological innovations. Relevance GS Paper – 2 Government Policies & […]
What is Operation Gear Box?
Focus: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) launched operation ‘Gear Box’ to stop heroin smuggling, seizes 39.5 kg of contraband from Kolkata port. The heroin was examined and seized under provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. What is Operation Gear Box? Operation Gear Box is […]
15th President of India
Context: Former Jharkhand Governor and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate Droupadi Murmu was elected the 15th President of India, the first tribal woman to be appointed to the position and the youngest as well. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: How is the President elected? Qualifications for Election as President What […]
Agnipath – A Fire That Could Singe India
Context Agnipath scheme for recruitment of short-term contracted soldiers was announced. The driving factor for this U turn — from ‘One Rank One Pension’ to ‘No Rank No Pension’ might be economic. Relevance GS-II: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Dimensions of the […]
Lessons From the Ukraine Crisis Price Shock
Context The Russia-Ukraine conflict, now more than three months old, will cause major, long-term shifts in the global energy and commodity trade. Relevance GS-II: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora. Dimensions of the Article Factors responsible for High Prices Future Trends Way Forward Factors responsible for […]
Issues With Frivolous PIL Petitions
Context A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petitioner in the Supreme Court barely escaped having to pay ₹18 lakh for indulging in a “luxury litigation”. A Supreme Court Bench of Justice B.R. Gavai and Hima Kohli initially asked the litigant to pay ₹18 lakh, that is, ₹1 lakh for every one of the 18 minutes the […]
Prime Minister Employment Generation Program (PMEGP)
Focus: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has approved the extension of the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) for five years till FY26. The PMEGP has now been approved for continuation over the 15th Finance Commission Cycle for five years from 2021-22 to 2025-26 with an outlay of Rs 13,554.42 […]
Inter-State Council
Context: The Inter-State Council, which works to promote and support cooperative federalism in the country, has been reconstituted with PM Modi as Chairman and CMs of all States and six Union Ministers as members. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance (Federalism) Dimensions of the Article: About Inter-State Council Aims of the ISC Composition Functions of Inter-State […]
Combination of Cooperative and Competitive spirit
Context The ongoing discords between the Centre and states over issues ranging from the allocation of financial resources to fixing of GST rates has once again brought to the fore issues pertaining to our federal structure, the resolution of which is essential for the country’s growth. Relevance GS-II: Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and […]
Constitutional Battle Between Governor and Government
Context The Supreme Court’s action in ordering the release of A G Perarivalan, a convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, has resulted in mixed reactions. Relevance GS-II: Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure Dimensions of the Article Background Role of MDMA Use of […]