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The Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill 2023

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation   Source: LM  Context: The Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill 2023 was passed by the Lok Sabha.   Cooperatives in India and issues faced by them:  Meaning: Co-operatives are voluntary, democratic, and autonomous …

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The Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation   Source: ET  Context: The Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2023 to amend the offshore areas mineral law was introduced in Lok Sabha.   About the bill: The bill, prepared …

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The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill 2023

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability   Source: TH Context: The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill 2023 is set to be taken up during the ongoing Monsoon Session of the Parliament.   Objective of the Bill: To redefine the regulatory landscape of the country with decriminalisation of minor offences …

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The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill 2019

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation   Source: IE  Context: The Union government withdrew the DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill 2019 from the Lok Sabha.   What is DNA technology? DNA/Deoxyribonucleic acid is the genetic material of …

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India’s great power ambitions and dilemmas

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: International Relations   Source: TH  Context: The article discusses the dilemmas India faces in pursuing its great power ambitions. Some argue that India should prioritize uplifting its people above the poverty line and improving governance before venturing into global power politics. However, the article emphasizes that India’s rise as a great …

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Why is the oral polio vaccine still crucial to eradicate polio?

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Issues related to health   Source: TH Context: It seems that the last mile to realising the dream of a polio-free world is going to be challenging.   Why? The US, UK and Israel recently reported polio cases in unvaccinated people after having been polio-free for more than a decade. Their …

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Strengthening Multilateral Development Banks: The Triple Agenda

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Important International Institutions, agencies and fora – their Structure, Mandate   Source: CGDEV  Context: An Independent Expert Group (IEG) that was commissioned by the Indian G20 Presidency has released the ‘Strengthening Multilateral Development Banks: The Triple Agenda’ report.   What are Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs)? An MDB is an international financial …

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From Great Powers to Asia – India is raising its diplomatic game

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: International Relations   Source: IE  Context: The Indian PM’s decision to stop in Cairo (Egypt) on his way back from Washington and Abu Dhabi (UAE) as he came home from Paris suggests India is looking for greater engagement in Africa, Asia and the waters (Indo-Pacific) that connect them.   Other similar …

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Tax Challenges Arising from the Digitalisation of the Economy

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Global Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests   Source: OECD  Context: 138 members of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) – representing over 90% of global GDP – agreed to an Outcome Statement.   BEPS: It refers to corporate tax planning strategies used by multinationals …

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Senior advocates in the SC

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Structure, organisation and Functioning of the Judiciary  Source: IE    Context: The SC has published new guidelines for the designation of senior advocates practising mainly in the Apex Court.   Background: The new guidelines come after the SC’s ruling seeking modification in the guidelines issued by the SC (in 2018) aftermath …

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Issue of succession faced by the regional political parties in India

GS Paper 2   Syllabus: Pressure Groups & Formal/informal Associations & Their Role in Polity   Source: TH  Context: 24 years after its formation, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) split over the question of succession.   Similar cases: The Shiv Sena, Samajwadi Party (SP) have gone through this churn. The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) seems …

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The Collegium system

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Judiciary   Source: TH  Context: The SC Collegium under CJI DY Chandrachud has quietly and transparently streamlined the appointment process of judges to the constitutional courts. The Collegium system: About: The collegium system, which has evolved through judgments of the SC, is the way by …

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India’s attempt to expand G20 to increase Global South imprint

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Bilateral, Regional Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests   Source: TH  Context: G20 negotiators led by Indian Sherpa (Amitabh Kant) are discussing the draft “Leader’s Declaration” for the Summit in Sept 2023. What is the Indian government aiming for? Expand the imprint of the Global South in the …

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Palliative care in India

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services Relating to Health   Source: TH  Context: Access to palliative care in India continues to be abysmal.   What is palliative care? Palliative care is the branch of medicine focusing on improving the quality of life and preventing suffering among those with …

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Restoring the WTO’s dispute settlement system

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Important International Institutions, agencies and fora – their Structure, Mandate   Source: TH  Context: Since 2019, the WTO’s two-tiered dispute settlement system (DSS) remains paralysed.    About World Trade Organization (WTO): It is an (“member-driven”, “consensus-based”) intergovernmental organisation that regulates and facilitates international trade between nations. It is the world’s largest …

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