GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Polity: 5th and 6th Schedule Source: The Hindu Syllabus: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure Context: Recently a high-powered committee has been formed in the Union Territory of Ladakh. Need for the committee: There has been increasing demand for the inclusion of Ladakh …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: International Relations Source: TH Direction: The article discusses Israel’s occupation of Palestinian land over time and attempts to restore normalcy in the region. Context: The UNGA passed a resolution (India abstained from the vote) that asked the body’s highest court, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), to render …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation Source: IE Direction: The article highlights the background in which the issue of demonetisation reached the SC, arguments in favour and against demonetisation and the recent SC verdict. Context: The Supreme …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions and Bodies constituted for the Protection and Betterment of these Vulnerable Sections Source: TH Direction: The article highlights the triple test formula to provide OBC reservation in ULBs and discusses the need to have a caste-based census. Context: The judiciary has repeatedly established …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: India and Neighbourhood countries Source: Indian Express Context: Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” was sworn in as Nepal’s new Prime Minister after he switched sides to join hands with a bitter foe, the former prime minister Kharga Prasad Oli. Delhi views Oli as pro-China, and the coming together of Communist forces to …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors Source: TH Direction: The article discusses a relatively new sector in India, the AVGC sector, and recommendations to promote the sector given its enormous growth potential. Context: The AVGC Promotion Task Force (Chaired by I&B Secretary Apurva Chandra) report has proposed …
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GS Paper 2 Source: PIB, Economic Times Context: Under the G20, the presidency of India from December 01, 2022, to November 30, 2023, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is organizing the Urban 20 event. About Urban 20: U20 is an important city diplomacy initiative, which reinforces the role of cities in taking …
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 in your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to …
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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 in your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions and Bodies constituted for the Protection and Betterment of these Vulnerable Sections Source: IE Direction: The article discusses the heinous crime of acid attacks and success and shortcomings of laws to prevent them and the way ahead Context: A 17-year-old girl was recently attacked with an acid-like …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Judiciary Source: IE Direction: The article covers the issue of vacations in SC, its need, criticism, suggestions to reform the system and how SCs of other countries perform. Context: The Chief Justice of India (CJI) recently said that no Vacation Benches will be available …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Source: The Hindu, Indian Express Direction: There were multiple articles on India-China relations. We have tried to club them all together. Context: Indian and Chinese troops clashed in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang sector, beating up each other with sticks …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, and Human Resources. Source: DTE Context: According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, increasing frequency and intensity of climate-related extreme weather events continue to impact universal access to safe and sustainably managed water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Source: Indian Express Context: World Bank launched a “Toolkit on Enabling Gender Responsive Urban Mobility and Public Spaces in India” with the aim of suggesting ways to make public transport in Indian cities more …
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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: Recently, during a Parliamentary discussion on promotion of sports in India, MPs raised the issue of limited spending on sports, inadequate infrastructure and inclusivity. Background: Sports being a …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Polity Source: The Hindu Context: Case for the inclusion of Dalit Christians and Dalit Muslims on the list of Scheduled Castes is being heard in the Supreme court. In 2019 rejected the possibility of including Dalit Christians as members of SCs. Central Government justification for the exclusion of Dalit Christians and Dalit …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government policies and Interventions Source: The Hindu Context: A Parliamentary Standing Committee has said that there is an “urgent need to amend the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act (HMGA), 1956 and accord equal treatment to both mother and father as natural guardians.” Direction: Just go through it once. Not so …
