General Assembly of the United Nations, on 10 December 1948, announced the 30 rights and freedoms that belong to everyone, under Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The Universal Declaration promises to all the economic, social, political, cultural and civic rights that underpin a life free from want and fear. Articles under Universal Declaration of… Continue reading Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Year: 2020
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon (History, Art & Culture)–October 19th,2020
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Governance of Public sector units: Privatization of SAIL
Source- The Hindu Business Line Syllabus- GS 3- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Context- To decentralize decision-making and facilitate more informed investment decisions, the Centre has restructured the board of Steel Authority of India (SAIL). How Privatization of SAIL can boost their business? The Appointments Committee… Continue reading Governance of Public sector units: Privatization of SAIL
NEP and analysis
Source: The Indian Express Syllabus: GS-2- Education Context: NEP focuses on equity and critical learning as it also addresses present and future challenges. Explain the changes introduced by the NEP in an elaborate manner? NEP is only the third education policy propagated by the Centre; the other two being the policies vocalized by Prime Ministers… Continue reading NEP and analysis
GST Compensation Issue
Source: Indian Express Context: Recently, the Centre has acceded to the states’ request, that it will borrow Rs 1.1 lakh crore to compensate them for the shortfall in their GST revenues. What is the Background? For bringing the states in to GST ambit, The Centre assured the states of a 14 per cent growth in… Continue reading GST Compensation Issue
Sex ratio and demographic attributes: Declining fertility rate in India
Source: The Indian Express Syllabus: GS-2- Policy Context: Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report (2018) and global population projections made by the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), US show that fertility has been declining in India for some time now. What were the findings of the report? SRS report estimated the Total Fertility… Continue reading Sex ratio and demographic attributes: Declining fertility rate in India
An opportunity for India to revive Multilateralism
Source- The Hindu Syllabus- GS 2- Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Context- It’s an opportune time for India to push for institutional changes and reformed multilateralism in the global system. How India can revive Multilateralism? Leadership opportunity – Since US and West have adopted nationalistic leaning, India should step into the… Continue reading An opportunity for India to revive Multilateralism
Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 19th October 2020
Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: GS Paper – 2 # 1 Probing judicial impropriety and corruption Syllabus Topic – Structure, organisation and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary # 2 No great escape: On India’s low rank on nutritional indices Syllabus Topic – Issues relating… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 19th October 2020
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: October 18th,2020
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MPLAD Scheme
MPLAD is a central government scheme, under this scheme any MPs are empowered to recommend development programmes involving the spending every year of Rs 5 crore in their respective constituencies. MPLADS guidelines states that the objective of the scheme is to enable MPs to recommend works of developmental nature with emphasis on the creation of durable community… Continue reading MPLAD Scheme
