GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions and Bodies constituted for the Protection and Betterment of the Vulnerable Sections Source: DTE Please refer to a previous article on a similar theme: Child trafficking in India Context: According to the ILO, a shocking 10.1 million children in India find themselves engaged in various forms of …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Important International Institutions, agencies and fora – their Structure, Mandate Source: IE Context: The recently concluded G20 working group meeting on trade and investment focused on the important issue of WTO reform. World Trade Organization (WTO): It is a member-driven, consensus-based intergovernmental organisation that regulates and facilitates international trade …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Govt policies and interventions Source: ET Context: The government has set up an expert panel led by former law secretary T K Vishwanathan to recommend reforms in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. 3 methods of dispute resolution: Traditional Dispute Resolution: Involves proceedings before an appropriate court of law according …
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 …
GS Paper 3/2 Syllabus: Internal Security/ Effect of Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s Interests Source: IE Context: The destruction of the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine is a fast-moving disaster, developing into a long-term environmental catastrophe (termed as ecocide) and worsening the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The Kakhovka Dam: It was built …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions and Bodies constituted for the Protection and Betterment of the Vulnerable Sections Source: TH Context: Several reports since the 2020 lockdown have noted that the pandemic created a second crisis of child trafficking, with children being pushed into “despair, disease and death.” Child trafficking: Child labour …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Mechanisms for the Protection and Betterment of Vulnerable Sections Source: IE Context: Assistive technology – products, equipment, and systems that enhance learning, working, and daily living for persons with disabilities (PwD) – can aid PwD, enabling their full participation in urban life. Need for inclusive cities: India is urbanising …
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GS Paper 2/ 3 Syllabus: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and affecting India’s interests/ Agriculture and related issues Source: IE Context: A brief history of the US role in independent India’s agricultural development is useful in the context of the Indian PM’s upcoming visit to the US, for strengthening the …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: International Relations Source: IE Note: The article is in continuation to yesterday’s article USA’s Indo-Pacific Strategy Context: As the Indian PM prepares for his official state visit to Washington DC, India and the US are considering building their relationship in light of a greater alignment in Asia and the …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: International Relations Source: IE Context: The geopolitical turmoil in Asia as a result of China’s rise will be a crucial background for the Indian PM’s discussions with the US President, as he travels to the US for a state visit. US-China conflict: The 20th edition of the annual Shangri-La …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, institutions Source: IE Context: In a representative democracy, the role of citizens is very critical. Representative vs direct democracy: In a representative democracy, people vote for representatives who then vote on policy initiatives. In a direct democracy, people vote on policy initiatives …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions and Bodies constituted for the Protection and Betterment of Vulnerable Sections Source: TH Context: According to the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJ&E), only 508 districts out of the total 766 in the country have declared themselves manual-scavenging free. The practice of manual …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Parliament – Structure, Functioning, Conduct of Business, Powers & Privileges and Issues Arising out of these Source: TH Context: A new Parliament building was inaugurated with both celebration and controversy. Controversy: The exclusion of the President of India – the formal head of the executive – from the inauguration. …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Parliament – Structure, Functioning, Conduct of Business, Powers & Privileges and Issues Arising out of these Source: IE Context: In the 75th year of Independence, India’s new Parliament building, embodying the culture, pride and spirit of the entire nation, was recently inaugurated by the PM of India. 19 opposition …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure, Devolution of Powers Source: TH Context: The President of India exercised legislative power under Article 123 of the Constitution to promulgate The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023. …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Role of Civil Services in a Democracy Source: IE Context: Specially designed Conduct Rules govern a civil servant’s behaviour and conduct. What are the civil services? There are 3 All India Services (governed by Article 312 of the Indian Constitution) – the IAS, IPS and the Indian Forest Service …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Source: IE Context: As India celebrates its achievements, it must build a healthcare system that caters to tribal communities. Since independence, India has made remarkable strides: As the world’s 5th-largest economy and a leader in the digital …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Executive Source: IE Context: To overturn a unanimous decision of the SC’s Constitution Bench [which gave the Delhi govt control over services in the NCT], the central government has issued an Ordinance. About the Ordinance: It gave the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: International Relations Source: TH Context: Addressing the opening session of the FIPIC-3 summit (in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea/PNG), the PM of India highlighted the importance of the 14 members of the FIPIC. The Pacific Island Countries (PICs): It consists of the 3 major groups of islands: Melanesia, Micronesia …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Judiciary Source: TH Context: Calling it an attempt to indulge in ‘bench hunting’, a former SC judge refused (last week) to recuse himself from hearing a plea. What is recusal? It is the act of declining to take part in an official activity, …
