Placing Women at the Core of Democracy

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 1- Social empowerment And Gs Paper 2-laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Placing Women at the Core of Democracy. Introduction For decades, women were viewed as recipients of welfare rather than active participants in shaping democracy. This understanding is now changing with the enactment… Continue reading Placing Women at the Core of Democracy

In workers’ protests in Noida and beyond, a test of labour reforms

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Recent strikes by gig workers and protests by factory workers in Uttar Pradesh highlight low wages and poor working conditions. These events show the operational challenges in labour reforms. The four labour codes — Code on Wages, Code on Social Security, Industrial Relations Code, and Occupational Safety,… Continue reading In workers’ protests in Noida and beyond, a test of labour reforms

Implications of increasing the size of the Lok Sabha

Source: The post “Implications of increasing the size of the Lok Sabha” has been created, based on “Implications of increasing the size of the Lok Sabha” published in “The Hindu” on 16 April 2026. Implications of increasing the size of the Lok Sabha. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Governance Context: The proposed Constitutional Amendment seeks to… Continue reading Implications of increasing the size of the Lok Sabha

For agri growth in volatile world, look beyond farm gate

Source: The post “For agri growth in volatile world, look beyond farm gate” has been created, based on “For agri growth in volatile world, look beyond farm gate” published in “Indian Express” on 16 April 2026. For agri growth in volatile world, look beyond farm gate. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: India’s agricultural economy… Continue reading For agri growth in volatile world, look beyond farm gate

Urban Challenge Fund and Credit Repayment Guarantee Sub-Scheme (CRGSS)

News: Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal launched Operational Guidelines for Urban Challenge Fund and Credit Repayment Guarantee Sub-Scheme in New Delhi. About Operational Guidelines for Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) It is a market-linked, reform-driven, and outcome-oriented catalytic instrument for urban infrastructure financing. Duration: It will be implemented from FY 2025–26 to FY 2030–31. Nodal Ministry:… Continue reading Urban Challenge Fund and Credit Repayment Guarantee Sub-Scheme (CRGSS)

Hubble Tension

News: Recent observations measured the Universe’s expansion rate at about 73.5 km/s per megaparsec, further intensifying the long-standing Hubble tension debate. About Hubble Tension The Hubble tension refers to the disagreement between the Universe’s expansion rate measured in the nearby Universe and that predicted from the early Universe. Conflict: The major  issue is a significant… Continue reading Hubble Tension

POWERR Asia Initiative

News: Japan pledged $10 billion support to Southeast Asia to address rising crude prices and supply disruptions caused by the war in West Asia. About POWERR Asia Initiative Full Name: Partnership On Wide Energy and Resources Resilience (POWERR Asia) Launched by: It was launched by Japan. Aim: It aims to provide financial support for emergency… Continue reading POWERR Asia Initiative

Narmada River

News: A viral video of thousands of litres of milk poured into the Narmada River during a ritual has sparked outrage, renewing debate on faith, environment, and resource use. About Narmada River The Narmada is the fifth largest west-flowing river of peninsular India. It is also known by other names such as Rewa, Amarja, Mekalkanya,… Continue reading Narmada River

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