Source: The post issues of reservation in India has been created, based on the article “On reservations and the OBC creamy layer” published in “The Hindu” on 29th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Context: The article discusses the history and issues… Continue reading Issues of reservation in India
Right to be forgotten
Source-This post on Right to be forgotten has been created based on the article “SC to examine acquitted man’s ‘right to be forgotten’: What is the right, and how have courts ruled earlier?” published in “The Indian Express” on 29 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic… Continue reading Right to be forgotten
Commemoration of 25th Anniversary of Kargil War
Source-This post on Commemoration of 25th Anniversary of Kargil War has been created based on the article “Kargil@2025: PM Modi needs to carry forward steps taken by Atal Bihari Vajpayee to strengthen national security” published in “The Indian Express” on 29 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus– GS Paper-3- Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas… Continue reading Commemoration of 25th Anniversary of Kargil War
Financing Challenges of MSMEs in India
Source-This post on Financing Challenges of MSMEs in India has been created based on the article “In the works – MSMEs get a helping hand in the Budget but their challenges in financing remain” published in “Business Standard” on 29 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources,… Continue reading Financing Challenges of MSMEs in India
Building Social Capital
Source-This post on Building Social Capital has been created based on the article “Building social capital – India needs to spend more on education and health” published in “Business Standard” on 29 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Context -The Economic… Continue reading Building Social Capital
Reservation for persons with Disabilities- Significance and Implementation Challenges- Explained Pointwise
The recent controversy surrounding Puja Khedkar, accused of fabricating her disability and caste to receive benefits, has sparked a debate on reservations for persons with disabilities (PwDs). The issue gained further momentum when a former chief executive officer of NITI Aayog tweeted that reservations for persons with disabilities (PwDs) should be reassessed. This calls for… Continue reading Reservation for persons with Disabilities- Significance and Implementation Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Climate Finance Action Fund (CFAF)
Source- This post on the Climate Finance Action Fund (CFAF) has been created based on the article “UN COP29 Azerbaijan: Will the new Climate Finance Action Fund (CFAF) help developing countries?” published in “Down to Earth” on 29 July 2024. Why in the news? Azerbaijan, the host of the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) to… Continue reading Climate Finance Action Fund (CFAF)
Caller ID Spoofing
Source- This post on the Caller ID Spoofing has been created based on the article “What are the various efforts being taken to mitigate caller ID spoofing?What are the various efforts being taken to mitigate caller ID spoofing?” published in “The Hindu” on 29 July 2024. Why in the news? There has been increase in… Continue reading Caller ID Spoofing
Indexation
Source- This post on the Indexation has been created based on the article “What is indexation in calculating LTCG tax? Does the removal of indexation benefit in the Budget mean you will pay more tax?” published in “Indian Express” on 29 July 2024. Why in the news? The withdrawal of the indexation benefit in the… Continue reading Indexation
Government clarifies that not all require tax clearance certificate to Go Abroad
Source- This post on the Government clarifies that not all require tax clearance certificate to Go Abroad has been created based on the article “Not all require tax clearance certificate to go abroad: govt” published in “The Hindu” on 29 July 2024. Why in the news? The government clarified a Union Budget proposal that sparked… Continue reading Government clarifies that not all require tax clearance certificate to Go Abroad
