Social Media and India’s Military: Navigating a Toxic Environment
Context Relevance GS Paper 2: Social Media and Its Impact Mains Question What effects does social media have on the values and mindset of young enlistees in the Indian armed forces? Talk about the difficulties and effects of this impact on the unity and discipline of the military. (150 Words) The Negative Impact of Social […]
Humanities and Liberal Arts in Challenging Times
Context The study of humanities and liberal arts takes on enormous significance in the fast changing world dominated by neoliberal ideals. Relevance Mains Question Talk about the role that literature, music, and the arts have played in fostering political resistance and thwarting authoritarianism. Use concrete examples, such as 1968’s Prague Spring, to highlight how artistic […]
About The Census in India
Context: The Census enumeration scheduled to take place in 2021 has been pushed to 2024-25 until further orders. With this, the exercise related to National Population Register (NPR) would also get delayed. NPR is to be updated with the first phase of Census 2021. Relevance GS I: Population and Related issues Dimensions of the Article: About the […]
Lavender Festival and CSIR-Aroma Mission
Focus: GS I: Festivals Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister of Science & Technology inaugurated the Lavender festival at Bhaderwah in the Jammu region. Lavender Festival and CSIR-Aroma Mission Lavender Festival: CSIR-Aroma Mission: Lavender:
Key Highlights of India Rankings 2023
Focus: GS II: Education Why in News? Minister of State for Education and External Affairs released the India Rankings 2023, which implements the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) drafted for this purpose by the Ministry of Education in 2015. Key Highlights of India Rankings 2023 About NIRF
Census in India
Context: The decennial Census of 2021 has been pushed forward yet again and is unlikely to start till September 2023, at least. Relevance GS I: Population and Related issues Dimensions of the Article: About the Census Key facts about India’s census Significance of census: What are implications of the delay? -Source: The Hindu
India’s Vast Potential for Exporting Labour
Context: India’s demographic advantage—a sizable, youthful population that speaks English—offers a special chance to meet the rising need for labour on a worldwide scale. Relevance: GS Paper-1: Effects of globalization on Indian society Mains Question Analyse the possible economic advantages of immigration for India in light of both its sizable population and the demand for both […]
International Women’s Day 2023
Context: Every year, International Women’s Day (IWD) will be commemorated on March 8. Relevance: GS I: Indian Society Dimensions of the Article: About International Women’s Day 2023 Gender Gap in STEM The gender gap in STEM refers to the disparity in representation between men and women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. Here are […]
About National Girl Child Day
Focus: GS II- Vulnerable sections. Why in News? Nation Celebrates National Girl Child Day every year on 24th of January. About National Girl Child Day: Objective: Aim:
Annual Status of Education Report (ASER)
Focus: GS II: Education Why in News? The ASER Report 2022 released recently revealed that almost all (98.4%) students in the age bracket of 6-14 years are now enrolled in schools. ASER Survey: Highlights of ASER 2022: