Mizoram road to ‘first fully literate state
Context & Milestone Relevance : GS 2(Education, Governance) What is ULLAS? Key Drivers of Mizoram’s Success Historical Literacy Trends Why It Matters Historical & Comparative Data Indicator Value India’s adult illiterate (15+) ~15 crore (MoE, 2022) National Literacy Rate ~77.7% (PLFS 2022–23) 1991 Kerala Adult Literacy 90% (declared ‘total literacy’ by NLM norms) 2011 Census Mizoram: […]
What is HCES?
What is HCES? Source : The Indian Express Relevance : GS 2(Governance , Social Issues) What does the HCES 2023–24 show? Key Findings from HCES 2023–24 (Nutritional Intake Data) Indicator 2011–12 2022–23 Change Daily Calorie Intake (Rural) 2,233 kcal 2,212 kcal ↓ 0.94% Daily Calorie Intake (Urban) 2,240 kcal 2,230 kcal ↓ 0.4% Protein Intake (Rural) […]
AI & Copyright Law
Core Issue Source : The Indian Express Relevance : GS 2(Governance ) ,Gs 3(IPR , Technology) Court Verdicts So Far 1. Writers vs. Anthropic (Aug 2023, US) 2. Authors vs. Meta Key Legal Concepts The Case Against OpenAI in India Challenges in India Why It Matters Global Implications Significance of Rulings Key UPSC-Relevant Facts from the […]
A look at India’s sports policy journey
Post-1947: Early Years of Nation-Building Relevance : GS 2(Governance) Turning Point: 1982 Asian Games 1990s to Early 2000s: Liberalisation and Cultural Shift Recent Reforms & Schemes Olympic Performance (2000–2020s) Latest Momentum & Future Goals Challenges Conclusion
Using tech to empower women and children
Vision & Approach Relevance : GS 2(Governance , Social Issues) Key Transformative Initiatives Saksham Anganwadi Poshan Tracker Supplementary Nutrition Programme Women’s Safety and Support SHe-Box Portal Mission Shakti App/Dashboard Maternal Welfare: PMMVY Tangible Outcomes Child Protection & Welfare CARINGS Portal Digital Child Rights Monitoring Conclusion
Cabinet nod to job-linked incentive scheme
Relevance : GS 2(Governance) , GS 3(Employment ) Highlights Interlinkages & Implications
Airlines are not reporting misconduct of passengers says aviation watchdog
Core Concern Relevance : GS 2( Governance, Policy, and Administration) Revised Reporting Guidelines Operational Responsibility Nature of Incidents Reported Regulatory and Legal Measures Legal Enforcement Significance of the Advisory
Ahead of Census States asked to lock changes in boundaries before Dec. 31
Relevance : GS 2(Governance) Census 2027 Phase 1 – Key Details Observations and Challenges Census in India: Background
Staggered polls cannot be considered an immutable feature of Constitution
Constitutional Standpoint Relevance : GS 2(Elections , Constitution) Voter Autonomy & Maturity On Tiered Governance Smaller/Regional Parties Parliamentary Review Context Conclusion
What are the most commonly used cancer drugs?
Key Finding: Global Quality Concerns Relevance : GS 2(Health ,Governance) ,GS 3(Science) Understanding Chemotherapy Common Chemotherapy Drugs and Their Profiles 1. Cisplatin 2. Oxaliplatin 3. Cyclophosphamide 4. Doxorubicin 5. Methotrexate 6. Leucovorin (Folinic Acid) Common Severe Side Effects Across Drugs Conclusion