Source: This post on Election Commission of India (ECI) has been created based on article “A grey birthday for the Election Commission of India” published in The Hindu on 24th January 2025. UPSC Syllabus topic: GS Paper 2-Polity Context: The article critically examines the functioning of the Election Commission of India (ECI) on the occasion… Continue reading Election Commission of India (ECI)
India’s approach to end TB
Source: This post on India’s approach to end TB has been created based on article “ India’s winding road to ‘#EndTB’” published in The Hindu on 24th January 2025. UPSC Syllabus topic: GS Paper 2- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Context: This article delves into… Continue reading India’s approach to end TB
H-1B visa exploitation harms workers and professionals
Source: The post H-1B visa exploitation harms workers and professionals has been created, based on the article “Best of both sides: The H-1B visa system is designed to exploit foreign talent” published in “Indian Express” on 24 January 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-International relations Context: The article discusses the exploitation in the H-1B visa… Continue reading H-1B visa exploitation harms workers and professionals
India’s Economic Challenges and Policy Reform Needs
Source: The post India’s Economic Challenges and Policy Reform Needs has been created, based on the article “Behind India’s economic slowdown, our very own Deep State” published in “Indian Express” on 24 January 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation, of resources, growth, development and employment. Context: The… Continue reading India’s Economic Challenges and Policy Reform Needs
SC suggests appointing ad hoc judges temporarily
Source: The post SC suggests appointing ad hoc judges temporarily has been created, based on the article “Why Supreme Court suggested appointing retired High Court judges on ‘ad hoc’ basis” published in “Indian Express” on 4 January 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Polity-judiciary Context: The Supreme Court suggested using retired judges temporarily to reduce… Continue reading SC suggests appointing ad hoc judges temporarily
Donald Trump targeted DEI programs
Source: The post Donald Trump targeted DEI programs has been created, based on the article “Stand by DEI: It’s a social and business imperative” published in “Live mint” on 24 January 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- International Relations-Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Context: The… Continue reading Donald Trump targeted DEI programs
Keeling Curve
News: As per the Keeling Curve, the carbon dioxide (CO2) levels have surged in 2024, driven by wildfires and anthropogenic emissions. About Keeling Curve It is a graph representing the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in Earth’s atmosphere since 1958. The curve is named after Dr. Charles David Keeling, the person who created it. … Continue reading Keeling Curve
Mannan Community
News: Raman Rajamannan, the king of the Mannan community and the only tribal king in Kerala, has been invited to the Republic Day celebrations. About Mannan Community It mainly resides in the buffer zone area of the Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary at Kozhimala. The word Mannan is derived from two terms: Manna (meaning earth) and Manusian (meaning man), which collectively… Continue reading Mannan Community
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
News: January 2025 marks the 10 years of Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana. About Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana It is a small deposit scheme of the central government meant exclusively for a girl child to meet their education and marriage expenses. The scheme was launched as a part of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign. It operates through all… Continue reading Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
Jute Crop
News: The Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs has increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for raw jute by 6% to Rs. 5,650 per quintal. About Jute Crop Jute is an important natural fibre crop in India next to cotton. It is also known as the ‘Golden Fibre’. It grows well on alluvial or loamy… Continue reading Jute Crop
