Draft Broadcast Services Bill 2024

Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions Source: IE Context: The recently introduced draft Broadcast Services Bill 2024 has raised concerns about freedom of speech. The draft is the revision of the previously proposed Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023, to replace the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act of 1995.   What are Broadcast Services? Broadcast Services involve …

Organ Donation in India

Syllabus: Source: Th  Context:  The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare have recently released data on Organ donation in India.   Major Findings: Women Lead in Living Donations: 9,784 women donated organs, surpassing 5,651 male donors. Record High Transplants: Total transplants in 2023 reached 18,378, the highest ever. Deceased Donations: More deceased donors were men (844) …

The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024

Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions/ Economy: Energy  Source: ET Context: The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, introduced in the Rajya Sabha.   The Bill aims to: It aims to amend the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948. Originally, oilfields, mines, and minerals were regulated under the Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act, …

SC judgment on the Muslim women’s right to maintenance

Syllabus: Government policies and Interventions/ Issues related to Minorities/ Issues related to Women/ Indian Society Source: IE Context: The recent Supreme Court judgment in “Mohd Abdul Samad vs The State of Telangana” has affirmed that the Muslim Women Act of 1986 does not override the rights of divorced Muslim women to claim maintenance under Section …

Rajasthan becomes the first state to adopt a 10-year Road Safety Action Plan

Syllabus: Governance  Source: TH  Context: Rajasthan will become the first state in India to adopt a 10-year road safety action plan aimed at reducing road accidents by 50% by 2030.   Measures included in the Rajasthan government’s 10-Year Road Safety Action Plan: Integrated Road Accident Database (iRAD): Technology Use: Implementation of the iRAD application for online …

UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 20 June 2024

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Andaman & Nicobar Islands are strategically crucial for India’s maritime security and power projection in the Indo-Pacific. In the light of the proposed Great Nicobar project, examine the aforementioned statement.

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 3. Andaman & Nicobar Islands are strategically crucial for India’s maritime security and power projection in the Indo-Pacific. In the light of the proposed Great Nicobar project, examine the aforementioned statement. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate …

PM Awas Yojana Expansion: Centre to Spend Rs 4 trillion

Syllabus: Government Schemes  Source: FE Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the construction of 20 million more houses under PMAY-Gramin and 10 million under PMAY-Urban.   What is PM Awas Yojana? It is a housing scheme launched by the government of India to provide affordable housing for all by 2024. The scheme has two variants, …

UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 10 June 2024

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Reforming entrance exams in India by enhancing security, transparency, and equity is essential to prevent violations and ensure a fair and effective system that will protect the future of students. Analyse.

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 3. Reforming entrance exams in India by enhancing security, transparency, and equity is essential to prevent violations and ensure a fair and effective system that will protect the future of students. Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: …

UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 4 June 2024

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