GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Changes in Industrial Policy and Their Effects on Industrial Growth Source: TH Context: As part of the 2nd phase of the design-linked incentive (DLI) scheme for the domestic semiconductor industry, the Indian government is considering a proposal to pick an equity stake in domestic chip design-making companies. What is …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment and Conservation Source: PIB Context: On the occasion of Global Tiger Day (July 29), a detailed report on the All-India Tiger Estimation 2022 was released. Highlights of the report: According to the Wildlife Institute of India’s (WII) 5th quadrennial tiger census, India’s tiger population increased to 3,682 in 2022. …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment and Conservation Source: PIB Context: The Union Minister of Environment Forest and Climate Change launched the Resource Efficiency Circular Economy Industry Coalition (RECEIC). Where? It was launched on the sidelines of the 4th G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) and Environment and Climate Ministers meeting in …
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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: 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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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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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: Rajya Sabha passed the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023, which cracks down on film piracy along with changing how movies are certified by the censor board. The background: …
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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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment and Conservation Source: FAO Context: At a time when the world is reeling under challenges like hunger, COVID-19, ecosystem degradation and inequalities, the presentation of the FAO Strategy on Climate Change 2022-2031 is timely. How? The Strategy rests on the vision of climate-resilient agriculture to transform agri-food …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Indian Economy and related issues Source: IE Context: A parliamentary panel has asked the Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoL&E) to formulate and implement welfare schemes for gig and platform workers and unorganised sector workers at the earliest. Why? Since such workers do not come under the purview of …
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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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Disaster Management Source: PIB Context: The Union Ministry of Jal Shakti has released the Manual for Disaster Management Plan (DMP). About the Manual for DMP: Developed by: The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, based on the Advisory issued by the National Disaster Management Authority …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation Source: DTE Context: Microplastic pollution – a significant environmental problem, has not attracted much attention in India. Microplastics: These are tiny plastic particles (less than 5 mm long) that result from both commercial product development (microbeads in personal care products, synthetic fibres from clothing, …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate Source: HT Context: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence has backed the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill 2023. About the Bill: It was introduced in the Lok Sabha (March 2023) and was referred to the Standing Committee on Defence …
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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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment, Conservation Source: DTE Context: The Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill 2023 is expected to be tabled for clearance during the monsoon parliament session that began on July 20, 2023. The Forest (Conservation) Act 1980: It was enacted to ensure that India’s forest land is not willingly usurped for non-forestry …
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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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GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Women-related issues Source: IE Context: A video of two Kuki women being paraded naked by a mob during the ongoing clashes in Manipur is circulating on social media. The larger question: Women’s bodies have become sites of male violence, especially during communally charged conflicts. Reasons behind this grim reality: …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government Policies and Investment Source: UNCTAD Context: The UNCTAD released a new publication – “Facilitating Investment in the Sustainable Development Goals”. About the publication: It is part of UNCTAD’s investment advisory series, which provides practical advice and case studies of best policy practices for attracting FDI that contribute to sustainable …
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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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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger/ Growth and development Source: IE Context: India’s current per capita income is $2,379 in 2022-23. The goal is to raise it by almost six times in the next 25 years, leading to a higher standard of living and poverty eradication. To achieve this vision, …
