The proposal to link Aadhaar with Voter ID is unconstitutional

Synopsis: Recently, ECI proposed de-duplication of Voter ID by linking it with Aadhar. This needs careful consideration. Contents1 Introduction2 How has the Government violated the red lines of SC Judgement?3 What is the proposal to link Aadhaar with the voter database?4 How does the ECI’s proposal stand against the proportionality test?5 What should be done?… Continue reading The proposal to link Aadhaar with Voter ID is unconstitutional

Hidden debt rising for partners of China’s BRI plan

What is the news? A new study has found under- reported debts to the tune of $385 billion in projects carried out in dozens of countries under China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), with a rise in “hidden” debt. The study was conducted by AidData, a development research lab at the College of William &… Continue reading Hidden debt rising for partners of China’s BRI plan

India, Australia aim to finalise trade pact by end of next year

Contents1 What is the news?2 About the CECA between India and Australia3 About the trade between India and Australia4 What is CECA?5 What is an early harvest trade deal? What is the news? India and Australia are looking to finalise a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) by the end of 2022, which will help expand… Continue reading India, Australia aim to finalise trade pact by end of next year

Trans- Himalayan region becoming one of the promising astronomical sites globally

Contents1 What is the news?2 About the study3 What are the key findings of the study?4 About Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) What is the news? A recent study said that the Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) located at Hanle near Leh in Ladakh is becoming one of the promising observatory sites globally. This is due to… Continue reading Trans- Himalayan region becoming one of the promising astronomical sites globally

India extends support for protecting the Antarctic environment and for designating East Antarctica and the Weddell Sea as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)

Contents1 What is the news?2 About the proposal to designate East Antarctica and the Weddell Sea as MPAs3 What is the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)?4 What is a Marine Protected Area (MPA)?5 India’s Antarctic expedition What is the news? Recently, India has extended its support for protecting the Antarctic… Continue reading India extends support for protecting the Antarctic environment and for designating East Antarctica and the Weddell Sea as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)

Senior Able Citizens for Re Employment in Dignity (SACRED) Portal

Contents1 What is the news?2 What is the need for the SACRED portal?3 About the Senior Able Citizens for Re Employment in Dignity’ (SACRED) portal4 How the SACRED portal will work? What is the news? The Union government is all set to develop a job portal for senior citizens. The portal named, ‘Senior Able Citizens… Continue reading Senior Able Citizens for Re Employment in Dignity (SACRED) Portal

Union Minister Shri Giriraj Singh launches People’s Plan Campaign 2021 and Vibrant Gram Sabha Dashboard

Contents1 What is the news?2 About the Panchayats3 About the People’s Plan Campaign – Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas 20214 What is Vibrant Gram Sabha Dashboard?5 About Gram Panchayat Development Plan(GPDP) What is the news? Union Minister for Panchayati Raj and Rural Development has launched People’s Plan Campaign 2021– Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas and Vibrant Gram… Continue reading Union Minister Shri Giriraj Singh launches People’s Plan Campaign 2021 and Vibrant Gram Sabha Dashboard

Shri Bhupender Yadav launches DigiSaksham- a joint initiative of Labour Ministry with Microsoft India to enhance the employability of youth

Contents1 What is the news?2 About the DigiSaksham programme3 The immediate focus of the DigiSaksham programme4 Significance of DigiSaksham programme5 About the National Career Service (NCS) Project What is the news? The minister for Labour and Employment has launched a digital skills programme (DigiSaksham) to enhance the employability of youth by imparting digital skills that… Continue reading Shri Bhupender Yadav launches DigiSaksham- a joint initiative of Labour Ministry with Microsoft India to enhance the employability of youth

Law is clear, road blockades can’t go on endlessly, says Supreme Court

Contents1 What is the news?2 About the farmers’ protest and the PIL3 The Supreme Court observation in farmers’ protest and the PIL4 About the Supreme Court observation on blockade What is the news? The Supreme Court has recently said farmers’ grievances could be addressed either by Parliament or judiciary, but they can’t be seen to… Continue reading Law is clear, road blockades can’t go on endlessly, says Supreme Court

[Download] – Shailja Pandey, AIR Rank 61 (UPSC CSE 2020) – MGP Test Copies + Testimonial

Dear Friends, We are happy to release the answer copies of Shailja Pandey. She has secured AIR 61 in the Civil Services Examination 2020. Aspirants can learn from these copies and strategize their preparation accordingly. She has also written a letter to us. Download link: MGP Essay Copy MGP Essay Copy For  Copies of other… Continue reading [Download] – Shailja Pandey, AIR Rank 61 (UPSC CSE 2020) – MGP Test Copies + Testimonial

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