India rated as an “electoral autocracy” by V-Dem Institute

What is the News? Sweden-based Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Institute released a report titled “Autocratisation Goes Viral”. The report has downgraded India from being an “electoral democracy” to an “electoral autocracy”. Note: This report comes after US watchdog Freedom House has downgraded India’s status to “partly free” in its ‘Freedom in the World’ report. Contents1… Continue reading India rated as an “electoral autocracy” by V-Dem Institute

Plea Challenges “Places of Worship Act,1991” in SC

What is the news? The Supreme Court asked the Centre to respond to a plea challenging the Places of Worship Act, 1991. About Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act 1991: The Act was passed in 1991. It seeks to maintain the “religious character” of places of worship as it was in 1947. The Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri… Continue reading Plea Challenges “Places of Worship Act,1991” in SC

Power Minister Launches “Energy Efficiency Enterprise(E3) Certifications Scheme”

What is the news? Minister for Power launches the “Energy Efficiency Enterprise(E3) Certifications Programme” for the Brick manufacturing Sector. About Energy Efficiency Enterprise(E3) Certification Programme: Energy Efficiency Enterprise(E3) is a certification scheme. It aims to recognise burnt clay brick manufacturers for adopting energy-efficient manufacturing. Furthermore, it encourages customers to source bricks from such E3 certified… Continue reading Power Minister Launches “Energy Efficiency Enterprise(E3) Certifications Scheme”

UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2021 Study Material | Static | Current Affairs | MCQs Bank | PYQs

Contents0.0.1 UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2021 study material0.0.1.0.1 UPSC Prelims Syllabus  0.0.1.0.2 UPSC Prelims Previous Year’s Questions (PYQs)0.0.1.0.3 Strategy and Guidance for Prelims:  0.0.1.0.4 Topic Wise Quiz/MCQs Bank for Prelims0.0.1.0.5 Free Study Material for Prelims  0.0.1.0.6 Topics -Wise Current Affairs for Prelims  0.0.1.0.7 Subject-Wise Current Affairs for Prelims 1 Study Material for UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2021 | Strategy | Current Affairs |… Continue reading UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2021 Study Material | Static | Current Affairs | MCQs Bank | PYQs

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[UPSC Interview Transcript #71]: Sathyavathy Board, Rajasthan Home State, Recycling household waste, spend time with elderly people Hobbies

Interview Date: 26th Feb, morning, 5th to go Board : Satyavati madam Background: Commerce from DU, Masters in Sociology Home State: Rajasthan Hobbies: Recycling household waste, spend time with elderly people Employee: 1-year family business (sweets shop) Chairperson Is this your photo? I nodded yes. She kept reading aloud my DAF including my school subjects… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #71]: Sathyavathy Board, Rajasthan Home State, Recycling household waste, spend time with elderly people Hobbies

Incentivising Women’s Domestic Care and Associated Issues

Synopsis: Addressing Women’s challenges in an economy is more important than incentivising women’s domestic care work. Background In the 1991 census, women’s groups undertook a campaign to ensure that women’s home-based labour is getting recognised. Recently, in the poll-bound Tamilnadu state, various political parties announced remuneration for women’s domestic and care. Over the years, Tamil… Continue reading Incentivising Women’s Domestic Care and Associated Issues

Reasons Behind Participation of India in Desert Flag exercise

Synopsis: India and South Korea participated in the sixth edition of the Desert Flag exercise. It is an indication of Increasing Asian security interest in West Asia. Background The Indian Air Force for the first time is about to participate in the sixth edition of Desert Flag. It is a multi-nation exercise hosted by the… Continue reading Reasons Behind Participation of India in Desert Flag exercise

The Issue of Programme Code for Media outlets

Synopsis – Karnataka High Court directs media outlets to stick to Programme Code. Contents1 Introduction1.0.1 Concerns-1.0.2 Penalties under the code-1.0.3 What are the challenges in this case? Introduction Karnataka minister resigned after media aired footage that allegedly featured him and an unidentified woman. There has been speculation about the prospect of more such CDs that… Continue reading The Issue of Programme Code for Media outlets

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