GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Role of Women Source: UNDP Context: The UNDP’s Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI) 2023 has revealed no improvement in biases against women in a decade, with almost 9 out of 10 men and women worldwide still holding such biases. What is the GSNI? First introduced in the 2019 Human …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Infrastructure (Ports) Source: IE Context: The global recognition of the operational efficiencies of Indian ports is an important step in India’s endeavour to become a global maritime power as envisaged in the Maritime India Vision (MIV), 2030. Global recognition of the Indian maritime/shipping sector: In the WB’s Logistic Performance …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Indian Economy and related issues/ Issues related to Direct and Indirect Farm Subsidies Source: DTE Context: A new World Bank report highlights the negative consequences of inefficiently subsidising agriculture, fishing and fossil fuel sectors. Highlights of the report: Subsidies in the 3 areas (generally considered to bail out economies …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies Source: TH Context: Soon the government will appoint a Finance Commission to determine how much of the Centre’s tax revenue should be given away to States (the vertical share) and how to distribute that among States (the horizontal sharing formula). What …
