Global Hunger Index 2024
Context: The Global Hunger Index 2024 ranks India 105th among 127 countries, categorising India’s hunger level as serious, sparking widespread debates. Relevance: GS 2 (Social Justice) Practice question: Discuss the state of hunger and malnutrition in India with a focus on the Global Hunger Index Report 2024. Suggest suitable measures to effectively counter it. (250 words) Key […]
Global Hunger Index 2024
Context: India’s struggle with hunger and malnutrition has been underscored by its ranking in the 2024 Global Hunger Index (GHI), where it stands 105th out of 127 countries with a score of 27.3, categorising it in the ‘serious’ range. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Issues related to Hunger and Poverty, Government Policies and Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: About […]
Mental Health in India’s Material World
The theme of World Mental Health Day 2024 is “Prioritising mental health in the workplace”, indicating a growing mental health crisis both globally and in India. Millions of Indians are facing issues with anxiety, depression, and work pressure every single day. Undermined Mental health by relentless productivity, making the situation worse. The issue demands urgent […]
About Jivitputrika Festival
Context: At least 46 people, including 37 children, drowned while taking holy dip in rivers and ponds in several Bihar districts during the ‘Jivitputrika’ festival, officials said recently. Relevance: GS I: Festivals About Jivitputrika Festival -Source: Indian Express
Supreme Court Mandates School Safety Guidelines Implementation
Context: The Supreme Court has recently mandated the implementation of the Centre’s 2021 Guidelines on School Safety and Security across all schools. This directive follows an unfortunate incident involving the sexual assault of two schoolgirls in Badlapur, Maharashtra. Additionally, the Supreme Court has tasked the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) with overseeing […]
About New India Literacy Programme
Context: In order to push for adult literacy under the New India Literacy Programme (NILP), the Union Ministry of Education (MoE) has defined “literacy” and what it means to achieve “full literacy” in a letter to all States. Relevance: GS II- Education Dimensions of the Article: Literacy under NILP About New India Literacy Programme Objectives […]
Global Migration and Religious Influence
Context: A recent report by the Pew Research Center, titled “The Religious Composition of the World’s Migrants,” draws from United Nations data and 270 censuses and surveys to analyze migration trends. The findings reveal that in 2020, over 280 million people, accounting for 3.6% of the global population, were classified as international migrants. The study […]
About New India Literacy Programme
Context: In order to push for adult literacy under the New India Literacy Programme (NILP), the Union Ministry of Education (MoE) has defined “literacy” and what it means to achieve “full literacy” in a letter to all States. Relevance: GS II- Education Dimensions of the Article: About New India Literacy Programme Objectives of the scheme […]
Laissez-Faire Approach to Content Hosting
Context: Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, is a tech entrepreneur who has championed absolute free speech on his platform, cultivating an anti-establishment image by allowing dissidents to use the messaging app, even at the risk of antagonizing governments. His recent detention and arrest by French authorities, as part of investigations into criminal […]
About NIRMAN Portal
Context: Union Minister for Coal and Mines launched the portal “Noble Initiative for Rewarding Mains Aspirants of National Civil Services Examination (NIRMAN)” in New Delhi. Relevance: GS II: Education About NIRMAN: This CSR scheme by Coal India Limited aligns with the vision of “Mission Karmayogi” set forth by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It aims to […]