News: Kuki leaders in Assam’s Karbi Anglong have agreed to surveys in their villages to check for people from Manipur. Karbi Anglong is governed under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. About Sixth Schedule Article 244(2) of the Indian Constitution provides for the Sixth Schedule that applies to the administration of tribal areas in… Continue reading Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution
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Women Pioneers of the Indian Constitution
News: The Indian Constitution was crafted by 299 members of the Constituent Assembly, including 15 extraordinary women from varied backgrounds. It included leaders like Sarojini Naidu and Sucheta Kripalani and Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit. It also included lesser-known women from across the country who actively contributed to debates on gender, caste, and reservations. The article discusses… Continue reading Women Pioneers of the Indian Constitution
National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF)
News: The Union Cabinet recently approved the launch of the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF). Natural Farming The Agriculture Ministry defines natural farming as a “chemical-free” farming method that relies solely on inputs derived from livestock and plant resources. Natural farming follows local farming principles, using regional knowledge and technologies suited to the local… Continue reading National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF)
UNSC Resolution 1701
News: Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire. The ceasefire proposal draws on the provisions of Resolution 1701 passed by the UN Security Council (UNSC) in 2006. About UNSC Resolution 1701 1. Passed on August 11, 2006, UNSC Resolution 1701 aims to end hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel. 2. It calls for the creation… Continue reading UNSC Resolution 1701
K-4 Ballistic Missile
News: India successfully tested the nuclear-capable K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile from the newly commissioned, nuclear-powered submarine INS Arighaat. About K-4 Ballistic Missile 1. It is a nuclear capable, solid-fuelled, submarine-launched ballistic missile. 2. It is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). 3. It has a range of 3,500 kilometers. 4. Significance– It… Continue reading K-4 Ballistic Missile
Lothal- Harrapan Port Town
News: An IIT Delhi student recently lost her life while conducting research near the archaeological site of Lothal in Gujarat. About Lothal 1. It was one of the southernmost sites of the Indus Valley civilization (IVC). 2. Its archaeological remains is located along the Bhogava river, a tributary of Sabarmati, in the Gulf of Khambat.… Continue reading Lothal- Harrapan Port Town
Fair compensation for media companies from technology platforms
Source: The post Fair compensation for media companies from technology platforms has been created, based on the article “Fair share: On Big Tech and media content” published in “The Hindu” on 29th October 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Governance – Government policies for various sectors Context: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently highlighted two critical issues… Continue reading Fair compensation for media companies from technology platforms
Challenges of Election System in India
Source: The post “Challenges of Election System in India” has been created, based on the article “Election Commission of India is one of the greatest gifts of the Constitution” published in “Indian Express” on 29th October 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Polity and Governance Context: November 26, 1949, marks a monumental milestone in India’s… Continue reading Challenges of Election System in India
Schooling and Air Pollution
Source: The post Schooling and Air Pollution has been created, based on the article “Schooling in India in times of poor air quality” published in “The Hindu” on November 28, 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Social Issues Context: Delhi’s Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) recently mandated schools to switch to online classes due to… Continue reading Schooling and Air Pollution
Bima Sugam
News: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) chairman recently reiterated that the IRDAI’s ambitious project, Bima Sugam, will transform the insurance sector. About Bima Sugam 1. It is an online insurance marketplace (similar to an e-commerce platform) for purchasing, selling, servicing insurance policies, and settling claims. 2. It will be a plug-and-play… Continue reading Bima Sugam
