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Topics covered: Issues related to women. New rights for Saudi women:   Context: Women in Saudi Arabia scored a significant victory earlier this month, after they were allowed to travel abroad without obtaining permission from a male guardian, apply for passports, and register their marriages and divorces. The new rules allow any person 21 and older […]

Topic covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.   Delimitation of Constituencies   What to study? For prelims and mains: What is delimitation, why is it needed, how is it carried out and special provisions w.r.t to J&K.   Context: Since the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir state into the Union […]

Topics covered:  Awareness in space.   Parker Solar Probe   What to study? For Prelims: Features of the probe. For Mains: Significance of the mission, why study sun and the Corona?   Context: On August 12, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe completed a year in service. It is part of NASA’s “Living With a Star” programme […]

Topics covered: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.   Legislative Council   What to study? For Prelims: Features, composition and formation of legislative councils. For Mains: Significance and issues related.   Context: The Madhya Pradesh government has indicated that it plans to […]

Topics covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.   BASIC countries   What to study? For prelims: BASIC Nations. For mains: Need for, significance and challenges before the grouping.   Context: The BASIC countries recently held their 28th Ministerial meeting on Climate Change in Sao Paulo, […]

Topic: Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance. 7) Debate upon the significance of the concept of emotional intelligence in today’s Digital age of alienation. (250 words) Ethics by Lexicon publications   Why this question: The question aims to evaluate the relevance of EI in the age of digital world. Key […]

Topic: Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance. 6) Discuss the concept of emotional intelligence and suggest the various applications of emotional intelligence. (250 words) Ethics by Lexicon publications Why this question: The question is straight forward and aims to discuss the concept of emotional intelligence and its application. Key demand of […]

Topic: Conservation, Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 5) Indian Monsoon’s increasing unpredictability calls for greater efficiency in rainwater storage and use. Do you agree? Elucidate with suitable justifications. (250 words) Indianexpress Why this question: The article discusses the urgency of focusing on […]

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment 4) Do you agree that transforming Indian agriculture in the medium to long run would require fundamental reforms in land institutions apart from matters related to Agri-markets? Critically examine.(250 words) Indianexpress Why this question: The article talks about the significance […]

Topic:  Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges 3) Why Some States in India have Bicameral Legislatures? Discuss the relevance of the Legislative Councils in the States in the backdrop of recent demand of certain states to create the second house. (250 words) Indianexpress   Why this question:  The […]

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 2) Appointment of a chief of defence staff (CDS), would constitute the most significant defence policy reform in decades for India. Comment.(250 words) Livemint Why this question:  In his Independence Day address, Prime Minister announced the […]

Topic: population and associated issues 1) Rather than worrying for population control alone the country must work specifically to avert the alarming gender crisis to restore the balance. Comment in the context of recent controversies surrounding the policy and action for population control. (250 words) Livemint Why this question: The long dormant issue of a […]

Topics covered: Issues related to health.   National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL)   What to study? For NEDL- what is it, need for and significance.   Context: India has got its first National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL) finalised by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).   Key facts: Aim: NEDL aims to bridge the […]

Topics covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.   India’s NFU Policy   What to study? For Prelims: Key facts on India’s nuclear capability. For Mains: NFU- need, concerns and why have it?   Context: The Defence Minister of India Rajnath Singh has given major hints […]

Topics Covered: Indian culture – salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.   Char Dham pilgrimage   What to study? For prelims: About […]

Topics Covered: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; […]

Topics covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes.   Transgender Rights Bill   What to study? For Prelims: Definitions included and key features of […]

Four New Products get GI Tag:   The Geographical Indication (GI) under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has registered 4 new GIs.  They are: PalaniPanchamirtham from Palani Town in Dindigul District of Tamil Nadu State. Tawlhlohpuan and Mizo Puanchei from the state of Mizoram. Tirur Betel leaf from Kerala.

Know India Programme:   What is it? Know India Programme is a flagship programme of Ministry of External Affairs for engagement with Indian origin youth (between 18-30 years) to enhance their awareness about India, its cultural heritage, art and to familiarise them with various aspects of contemporary India. Eligibility: Minimum qualification required for participating in KIP is graduation from […]

Aadi Mahotsav:   It is a joint initiative of Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India & Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED). The theme of the festival is : “A celebration of the spirit of Tribal Craft, Culture and Commerce”. TRIFED essentially is to play the role of a ‘Service provider’ & […]