GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Government policies and issues arising out of it. Context: The government has said that it is studying the inputs received on the draft data protection bill, and will carefully ensure that any legislation in the digital ecosystem will act as an enabler, fuelling the growth momentum. On December 16, 2021, …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Context: India has abstained on a vote at the UNHRC resolution which “strongly condemned” aggression by Russia on Ukraine. What was the resolution about? It asked the council to set up an international commission of enquiry into Russia’s actions …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Context: Janaushadhi Diwas week to be observed from 1st March to 7th March 2022. Theme of 4th Janaushadhi Diwas: “Jan Aushadhi-Jan Upyogi” Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) is the …
GS Paper 2: Topic – Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Context: National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) celebrated its 17th Foundation Day, recently. About the NCPCR: NCPCR was set up in March 2007 under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005, an Act of Parliament (December 2005). …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Context: Political leaders participating in the delimitation process in J&K as well as independent observers have raised fears of “islands” being formed. What’s the issue? The Delimitation Act, 2002 says that apart from population, the constituencies …
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GS Paper 1: Topics Covered : Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Context: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has said his government would revive its long-pending demand for inclusion of Bhojpuri in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, so that it can …
