GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. Context: The term ‘gain of function research’ has recently cropped up in the debate about the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic. What is Gain-of-function Research? ‘Gain of function’ is a …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Development process. Context: According to the data furnished by the Office of the Development Commissioner in the Union Ministry of MSME: Maharashtra tops India’s list in the number of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) owned by entrepreneurs from the Scheduled Castes with as many as 96,805 enterprises. Tamil …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important constitutional amendments. Context: The Supreme Court has turned down the Union government’s plea to do away with the requirement of collecting quantifiable data by the Centre and states to determine the representation of people belonging to Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) while implementing reservation in promotion. …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Context: The Supreme Court has set aside the Maharashtra Assembly’s decision to suspend 12 legislators of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for a one-year period beginning July 5, 2021. Observations made by the Supreme Court: …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Separation of powers. Disruptions in Parliament: Context: The Supreme Court in its recent judgment has observed that: A nation aspiring to be a “world leader” should debate on the welfare of its citizens rather than make Parliament a stage to exchange jeers and launch personal attacks on one another. …
