Japan

Source: TWSubject: Mapping Context: Japan's National Diet passed the Secondary Capital Bill, empowering the Prime Minister to designate a backup city to host core government functions if Tokyo is hit by a major earthquake or natural disaster. Osaka is the front-runner for Japan's proposed new capital due to strong political backing and advanced infrastructure. Japan …

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23 November 2024

  UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23 November 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles   InstaLinks :  Insta Links help you think beyond the  current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …

Impacts of Social Media on Democracy

Syllabus: Science and Technology Source:  TH  Context: Social media has revolutionized communication and information dissemination globally. While it fosters democratic values by empowering voices and facilitating debates, it also poses challenges through misinformation, hate speech, and monopolistic control.  Social Media and Its Types: Definition: Social media platforms allow users to create, share, and interact with …

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 9 November 2024

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 9 November 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles   InstaLinks :  Insta Links help you think beyond the  current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …

Bibek Debroy Committee’s on Railways

Source:  IE Context: The Bibek Debroy Committee’s 2015 report outlined transformative reforms for Indian Railways, focusing on viability and competitiveness, though several key recommendations remain unimplemented. Key Recommendations of Bibek Debroy Committee (2015) Liberalization (Not Privatization): Allow entry of private operators to enhance growth and competition. Status: Not implemented due to opposition; PPP projects limited …

Insights into Editorial: Schools without freedom

  Introduction: If a house needs repairs, and the repairs are delayed for a long time, the house develops a force to haunt its inhabitants during adversity. This analogy applies to the state of children’s education. Decisions pertaining to it are dependent on structures designed to overlook local factors. These structures were forged to ensure …