In News: India can achieve the goal of self-reliance (Atma Nirbharta) by enhancing the capability of youth. About Demographic Dividend: According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), demographic dividend meansthe economic growth potential that can result from shifts in a population’s age structure. The change in age structure is typically brought on by a decline… Continue reading The issue of Demographic Dividend in India | Nov. 10th, 2020
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UPSC syllabus is rather indicative than exhaustive and needs a broader learning curve and regular updates. The aspirant needs to have a practical working knowledge of almost everything happening socially, politically, economically, geographically and historically. News reading is an important aspect which supplements above-mentioned criteria. The articles in newspapers are of relevance to any given civil services examination paper whether it be optional, essay, general studies or preliminary. Also, newspaper being dynamic in nature there is no difference in strategy of reading newspaper for a newcomer or an experienced aspirant. But does one really have time to sift through so many newspapers and even more number of articles on daily basis. Hence, our editorial team tries to make task easier for you by presenting in-depth analysis of important news articles. You don’t need to look anywhere more for your daily news analysis
Indo-Pacific and India | 7th Nov. 2020
Although, the term Indo-Pacific has been used previously as well, “Indo-Pacific” is a fairly recent addition to the geopolitical lexicon. For almost a century, the term Asia-Pacific region was used for constructing policies and strategies of the west. This has changed in the second decade of the 21st century. India’s concept of the Indo-Pacific region stretches… Continue reading Indo-Pacific and India | 7th Nov. 2020
SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act: New developments and Evolution
SC has delivered a judgment in a recent appeal filed by a person booked under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly abusing a Dalit woman in her house. SC judgment on SC/ST (PoA)act In this latest judgment related to the SC/ST Act, the Supreme Court has said: All types of intimidations or… Continue reading SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act: New developments and Evolution
SC stayed the EC decision on the Star Campaigner | Nov. 3rd, 2020
Supreme Court stayed EC decision on Star Campaigner Status. Supreme Court in a recent judgment stayed the Election Commission’s October 30 order, canceling the ‘star campaigner’ status of former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath. Before cancellation of the status Election Commission had issued a written warning to the former CM for his remarks on… Continue reading SC stayed the EC decision on the Star Campaigner | Nov. 3rd, 2020
Gig Economy and platform workers under labor laws in India | November 2nd, 2020
What is the Gig Economy and platform work economy? It is characterized by short-term contracts or freelance work as opposed to permanent jobs. It often involves connecting with customers through an online platform. Example: Delivery boys of app-based food, consultants, bloggers. The platform work economy is sometimes referred to as the gig worker economy, but… Continue reading Gig Economy and platform workers under labor laws in India | November 2nd, 2020
Hate speech: A misused freedom | 31st October, 2020
What is hate speech? The term hate speech is understood as any kind of communication in speech, writing or behavior that attacks or uses pejorative or discriminatory language with reference to a person or a group on the basis of their collective identity, be it race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or sexuality. Hate speech threatens two key doctrines of democracy-… Continue reading Hate speech: A misused freedom | 31st October, 2020
Annual State of Education Report (ASER) 2020 (Infographic)
Recently, the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2020 has been published with the key findings for the year 2020. Although the Centre has now permitted States to start reopening schools if they can follow COVID-19 safety protocols, the majority of the states have decided to keep the status quo and to not take any… Continue reading Annual State of Education Report (ASER) 2020 (Infographic)
Industrial Revolution 4.0: challenges and way forward | 29th October, 2020
Industrial Revolution 4.0 refers to the fourth industrial revolution related to manufacturing and chain production. It is driven by breakthroughs in digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence, robotics, 3D printing, the IoT, Big Data etc. The Drivers of Change: Technological breakthroughs: New technological innovations such as Big Data, 3-D printing, artificial intelligence and robotics is… Continue reading Industrial Revolution 4.0: challenges and way forward | 29th October, 2020
What is new land law for Jammu and Kashmir?[infographic] | 28th Oct., 2020
Centre notifies new Jammu and Kashmir land law that omits ‘permanent resident’ as criteria. Before the repeal of Article 370 and Article 35-A in August last year, non-residents could not buy any immovable property in Jammu and Kashmir. As per section 96 of the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019, the Centre has the powers to repeal… Continue reading What is new land law for Jammu and Kashmir?[infographic] | 28th Oct., 2020
Live Streaming of Court Proceedings
LIVE STREAMING OF COURT PROCEEDINGS As the first example in India, Gujarat High Court is live-streaming its Court proceedings on Youtube. High Court has also said that this proceeding is on an experimental basis only and its continuity will be decided based on the outcome of this trial. Important questions to ask here are: is… Continue reading Live Streaming of Court Proceedings
