How did Himachal achieve a high rank on the NAS?
What is the NAS? Relevance : GS 2(Education , Governance) Why Himachal’s Jump is Significant Reform Strategies Behind the Success What NAS Captures — and Misses Captures Misses Language, Maths, Science Socio-emotional well-being, civic awareness Relative academic benchmarks Holistic quality of teacher-student relationships State-level learning gaps Equity dimensions (e.g. rural, marginalised learners’ challenges) Test scores ≠ Education […]
Countrywide survey reveals deficits in student learning
About PARAKH RS Relevance : GS 2(Education ,Governance) Best Performing States/UTs (By Grade) Grade Top Performers 3 Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala 6 Kerala, Punjab, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu 9 Punjab, Kerala, Chandigarh Learning Outcomes: Key Findings by Grade Grade 3 Grade 6 Grade 9 Critical Gaps & Interpretation Policy and Pedagogical Implications
Why are Bihar’s electoral rolls being revised?
Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, the Election Commission has launched a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to ensure accuracy and eliminate ineligible entries. This comes after two decades marked by urban migration, duplications, and legal challenges over citizenship verification. Relevance : GS 2(Elections – Reforms) Electoral Rolls – Constitutional and Legal Basis Why the SIR in […]
Are gig workers a part of India’s labour data?
Context & Why in News Relevance : GS 2(Governance , Labour Welfare) Gaps in Labour Classification Consequences of Statistical Invisibility Why Gig Work Is Different Policy & Data Disconnect Way Forward Relevant Data Points Additional Dimensions 1. Legal and Policy Recognition 2. Statistical Gaps 3. Economic and Social Security Issues 4. Algorithmic Control and Digital Governance […]
AI in India: strategy must precede mission
Context & Why in News Relevance : GS 3(Technology ) ,GS 2(Governance) Key Issues Identified Major Risks & Gaps What Should Be Done? (Recommendations) Global Implications Data & Statistics Data Point Figure Context / Source IndiaAI Mission budget ₹10,371 crore Announced in Union Budget 2024–25 Job losses (2024) ~65,000 jobs Lost across TCS, Infosys, Wipro,etc IMF […]
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