GS Paper 2 Syllabus: International Institutions Source: HT Context: Indian Finance Minister has said that the World Bank’s call for revitalization presents a “historic opportunity” to make the institution “fit for purpose” to achieve sustainable development goals and address national and global developmental challenges. Steps to reform World Bank at different levels: …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure Source: TH Context: The Supreme Court observed how can the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) act without aid and advice of the Council of Ministers in nominating 10 members to the MCD. What was the case? The petitioner’s (Delhi govt) claims: According to …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Polity – Governor Source: TH, TH Context: The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly has passed a resolution urging the Union Government and President to issue instructions to Governor R.N. Ravi to give his assent to bills passed by the Assembly (nearly 20 bills are pending) within a specific period. …
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InstaLinks : help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …
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InstaLinks : help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-judicial Bodies Source: TH Context: According to a Parliamentary Committee, existing law governing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has many limitations and there is a need to enact new legislation to define its status, functions and powers. Background: The CBI was established in 1963 …
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GS Paper 2 Source: The Hindu Context: The Supreme Court asked the Centre to provide data that may point to a more dignified, less painful and socially acceptable method of executing prisoners other than death by hanging. The Bench has sought fresh data to substantiate the argument that a more humane means of execution …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Social Justice – Human Development Source: The Hindu Context: India is now one of the fastest-growing economies globally. However, this growth has not resulted in a corresponding increase in its Human Development Index (HDI). About Human Development Index: The HDI is a composite statistical measure created by the United …
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InstaLinks : help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: International Relations – India and Neighbourhood – Border Dispute Source: Indian Express Context: Two United States Senators, have introduced a bipartisan resolution in the upper chamber of Congress reiterating that the US recognises the McMahon Line as the international boundary between China and India in Arunachal Pradesh. The resolution reaffirms India’s …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Social Justice – Health Source: The Hindu Context: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has taken into consideration the healthcare sector’s long-standing demand to frame guidelines for determining medical negligence cases. Background: It has been more than 17 years since the Supreme Court, for the first time in …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Important International institutions. Source: Indian Express Context: Bhutan will become the seventh nation to graduate from the United Nations (UN) list of Least Developed Countries (LDC). What is a Least Developed Country (LDC)? According to the UN, an LDC is defined as “a country that exhibits the lowest indicators of …
GS Paper 2 Source: The Hindu, Indian Express Direction: This is in continuation of yesterday’s article regarding legalising same-sex marriage. Context: The Centre recently told the Supreme Court, that the exclusion of transgenders, gay people, and female sex workers as blood donors by including them in the “at risk” category for HIV, Hepatitis B, or C infections …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Social Justice – vulnerable sections Source: The Hindu Context: The Centre has opposed the Supreme Court pleas seeking legal validation of same-sex marriage, saying it would cause complete havoc with the delicate balance of personal laws and accepted societal values. According to the government marriage between a biological man and …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: International Relations Source: TH Context: Sri Lankan President announced that the country had cleared the last hurdles to be approved for a $2.9 billion bailout from the IMF. Background: The country has been reeling from the covid crisis, economic mismanagement by the Rajapakse regime, mounting debts → soaring inflation …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Social Justice (Issues related to women) Source: TH Context: A recent analysis (in The Lancet) has concluded that India is not on-target to achieve 19 of the 33 SDGs indicators. Background: The SDGs were adopted by the UN in 2015 with a vision to achieve a better and more …
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