Source-This post on Evaluation of Smart Cities Mission (SCM) has been created based on the article “An overview of the Smart Cities Mission” published in “The Hindu” on 13 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-1– Urbanization, their problems and their remedies and GS Paper-2- Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising… Continue reading Evaluation of Smart Cities Mission (SCM)
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Significance of Mediation for Dispute Resolution
Source-This post on Significance of Mediation for Dispute Resolution has been created based on the article “Adopting a transformative vision for mediation” published in “The Hindu” on 13 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Dispute Redressal Mechanisms and Institutions. Context-In the backdrop of judicial backlog and prolonged litigations, the present Chief Justice of India emphasized the… Continue reading Significance of Mediation for Dispute Resolution
Prioritising Global Mobility in Economic Diplomacy
Source-This post on Prioritizing Global Mobility in Economic Diplomacy has been created based on the article “Migration matters” published in “Business Standard” on 13 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – International relations– Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora. Context– The article stresses the importance… Continue reading Prioritising Global Mobility in Economic Diplomacy
Significance of India-EFTA trade deal
Source-This post on significance of India-EFTA trade deal has been created based on the article “Investment lessons from the India-EFTA trade deal” published in “The Hindu” on 12 May 2024/ UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2– International Relations-Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context-The negotiations with countries like the UK… Continue reading Significance of India-EFTA trade deal
Impacts of Changes to CSR Reporting Rules
Source: This post Impacts of Changes to CSR Reporting Rules has been created based on the article ‘The case of ‘missing’ numbers in CSR data’, published in Business Standard on 11th May 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Governance – Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and… Continue reading Impacts of Changes to CSR Reporting Rules
Malaysia’s orangutan diplomacy
Source: The post Malaysia’s orangutan diplomacy has been created, based on the article “The irony in Malaysia’s ‘orangutan diplomacy” published in “Indian Express” on 11th May 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- international relations- News: Malaysia plans to gift orangutans to trade partners who purchase its palm oil. What is the role of animals… Continue reading Malaysia’s orangutan diplomacy
Problems caused by politicians violating the Model Code of Conduct
Source: The post problems caused by politicians violating the Model Code of Conduct has been created, based on the article “The fraying of the model code of conduct” published in “The Hindu” on 11th May 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Polity- Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.… Continue reading Problems caused by politicians violating the Model Code of Conduct
Issue with fiscal transfers in India
Source: The post Issue with fiscal transfers in India has been created, based on the article “Making a better Indian Union” published in “Business standard” on 10th May 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure Context: The article discusses how some wealthier southern Indian states feel unfairly treated… Continue reading Issue with fiscal transfers in India
Affirmative Action in India- Constitutional Provisions, Implementation Challenges, and Political Debates
Source: The post affirmative action in India- constitutional provisions, implementation challenges, and political debates has been created, based on the article “Reservation within Constitutional bounds” published in “The Hindu” on 10th May 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Context: This article discusses the… Continue reading Affirmative Action in India- Constitutional Provisions, Implementation Challenges, and Political Debates
The concept of democracy as a governing method and a core societal value
Source: The post the concept of democracy as a governing method and a core societal value has been created, based on the article “In India, the idea of democracy differs from its practice” published in “Indian express” on 9th May 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and… Continue reading The concept of democracy as a governing method and a core societal value
