Census GS Paper- I Context- By 2035, India hopes to have a $10 trillion economy. To do this, a population census, originally scheduled for 2021 but postponed indefinitely owing to Covid, is required. Such information is required for village or block-level planning in order to promote economic and social growth, improve governance, and raise the …
India sends notice to Pakistan to amend 1960 Indus Water Treaty GS Paper I Context:India has stated its intention to amend the 62-year-old Indus Water Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan. Why India issued notice to Pakistan? Unwanted issues over Indian hydropower projects: India noted Pakistan’s unwillingness to settle disputes over the Kishenganga and Ratle hydropower projects …
China plus one (C+1) strategy and advantage for India GS Paper I Context:According to the World Population Review, India surpassed China to become the world’s most populated country in January 2023, with a population of around 1.417 billion compared to China’s 1.412 billion (WPR). This presents India with both possibilities and problems. The global turmoil …
SCO and the India- Pakistan relation GS Paper- II Context- The Shanghai Co-operation Organization (SCO) summit, which India will host in May, is anticipated to bring together foreign ministers from China, Russia, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. Bilateral relations with Pakistan and China have reached a new low. However, multilateral settings are frequently considered …
Strengthening the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 (IBC) GS Paper- III Context- The implementation of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) in 2016 resulted in a fundamental shift in the country’s resolution architecture. However, despite its potential, the IBC has fallen short of expectations in its operation. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs solicited feedback last …
13th Amendment: A promise of devolution GS Paper- II Context- President Ranil Wickremesinghe has stated that the Sri Lankan government will “completely execute” the 13th Amendment. Concerning the Thirteenth Amendment Significance Why is it a point of contention? India’s Position – Conclusion and Way Forward Source – The Hindu AI-Generated Art: Paradox of capturing humanity …
Intra-national COP GS Paper- II Context: India raised its aim for reducing the carbon intensity of its GDP to 45 percent by 2030, up from 34 percent previously. These national carbon emission targets have been widely praised and have improved the country’s status as a leader in climate action. Role of States: Power of States …
Herpetofauna and the Impact of crop pesticides GS Paper- III Context- Land need for food production always necessitates an uneasy trade-off between agricultural growth and species protection. This trade-off may be seen in paddy fields, where the unusual combination of wet and drylands provides great habitat for amphibians and reptiles. Amphibians and reptiles, on the …
Reconstructing past Deep-Water Circulations of Indian Ocean GS Paper- III Context- According to research, tectonic changes in ocean gateways, such as the closure of the Central American Seaway, a body of water that originally divided North America and South America, have had a profound influence on Indian Ocean circulation since the late Miocene epoch. What …
Assessing the Learning of the School Children GS Paper- II Context- The Covid epidemic forced schools to close in March 2020, and India saw one of the world’s longest school closures, with elementary schools closing for over two years. The pandemic’s impact on education was believed to be twofold: learning loss related with protracted school …
