Indian Express & The Hindu Editorial Analysis for UPSC

Union Budget 2024-25: Highlights –Interim Budget

Union Budget 2024-25: Highlights –Interim Budget A budget is a forecast of the government’s revenue and expenses for a future period, typically the upcoming financial year. The Union Budget gives a detailed account of the government's finances over the previous fiscal year, summarises new tax proposals for the upco

Acculturation

Acculturation India's unusual mix of numerous cultures and its ideals lend themselves to a greater comprehension of the idea of acculturation and its results. Image Source - Haika Deck Meaning of acculturation American geologist John Wesley Powel first used the term "acculturation" in a study for the U.S. Bureau of

I2U2 FOOD PARK

I2U2 FOOD PARK India will provide appropriate land for food parks across the county that will be built in collaboration with Israel, the United States of America, and the United Arab Emirates. The United Arab Emirates (home to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and host of COP28 in 2023 ) announced an investment of USD 2 bi

LABOUR CODE

LABOUR CODE The Central Government notified the implementation of four broad labour code which was introduced in the year 2020 by replacing 29 sets of labour laws: The code on wages 2019 The industrial relations code 2020 The code on social security 2020 The occupational safety, health, and working condition code 2020 Need fo

Organisation Of Turkic State and India-Turkey Relation

Organisation Of Turkic State and India- Turkey Relations Organization of Turkic states is an intergovernmental organization which was framed in 2009 with the aim of promoting comprehensive cooperation among Turkic state. It is constructed on four main themes of common history, common language, common identity, and common cul

Tribal Welfare

Tribal Welfare Tribes not only contribute to the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of India but also play a major role in forests and biodiversity conservation and protection. As per Census 2011, 8.6% of India’s Population constitutes Schedule Tribes. The Constitution of India ensures various provisions for the socio-economic developm

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI): Deep Analysis

Context: "Central Bureau of Investigation: Deep Analysis" is an important topic for UPSC Prelims and GS Paper 2 Introduction The CBI owes its origin to the Delhi Special Police Establishment, established in 1941, to enquire into cases of corruption in the procurement during the Second World War. The CBI

Indo Pacific Region: Detailed Overview

Indo Pacific Region: Detailed Overview The Indo-Pacific Region, sometimes known as the Indo–West Pacific or Indo–Pacific Asia, is a biogeographic region of Earth's seas, comprising the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean, the western and central Pacific Ocean, and the seas connecting the two in the general area of Indonesi

IMPORTANT CHINESE PRESIDENTS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTION

IMPORTANT CHINESE PRESIDENTS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTION The president of the People's Republic of China is the head of state of the People's Republic of China. The presidency is held simultaneously by the general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, who also serves as the chairman of the Central Mi

Creating safe digital spaces

Context: "Creating safe digital spaces" is an important topic for UPSC GS Paper 3. Digital platforms must be free of cyberbullying if learners have to access quality education Recognising that school-related violence is an infringement of children’s right to education and health and well-being, UNESCO Mem

India’s position in Afghanistan

Context: "India’s position in Afghanistan" is an important topic for UPSC GS Paper 2 The below article explains the new paradigm in Afghanistan after 15th August, when the Taliban took control. India through NSA-level dialogue and with a wish to send food grains through a Humanitarian approach has expressed its

MPLAD SCHEME

Context: "Will MPLADS be changed for post-pandemic needs?" is an important topic for UPSC GS Paper 2. With the scheme back in force, will the Centre heed MPs’ call to alter norms to buy smartphones, laptops for poor students? The story so far: Under the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme, e

Will India be sanctioned for the S-400 purchase?

Will India be sanctioned for the S-400 purchase? Context: This topic is important for UPSE GS Paper 2. What will be the impact if the U.S. goes ahead with punitive measures? How will the Russian missile defence shield help India tackle threats from China and Pakistan? The story so far: India is preparing for a visit from Russian

Retail Direct Scheme and The Integrated Ombudsman

Retail Direct Scheme and The Integrated Ombudsman Scheme Context: This Topic is important for UPSE Prelims and GS Paper 3. How will the new scheme allow small investors to buy or sell government securities? Why were the three different ombudsman schemes repealed? The story so far: The RBI had announced proposals for the Retail Direct S

Was it really a black hole that the EHT imaged in 2019

14 Nov, 21
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Space
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Was it really a black hole that the EHT imaged in 2019 Context: "Was it really a black hole that the EHT imaged in 2019?" is an important topic for UPSE GS Paper 3 and Prelims. The debate among physicists takes off over alternative possibilities such as naked singularities into the realms of time travel and loops of ti

From revolution to oligarchy in Nicaragua

From revolution to oligarchy in Nicaragua Context: "From revolution to oligarchy in Nicaragua" is an important topic for UPSC GS Paper 2 and Prelims. Nicaraguan President ‘won’ a fourth term in an election that lacks legitimacy. If one were to emerge in 2021 out of a time capsule hidden in 1979 and were

NVBDCP National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme

Context: National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) is an important topic for UPSC Prelims and GS Paper2. Introduction National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) was launched in 2003-04 by merging the National anti-malaria control programme, National Filaria Control Programme and Kala Azar Control program

CLIMATE CHANGE AND COP 26

Climate Change and COP 26 Context: This topic is important for UPSC GS Paper3. In spite of the risks it poses, the climate crisis is yet to get political resonance in India. The 26th United Nations Conference of Parties (COP) in Glasgow, Scotland may not have a significant outcome as yet in sight. Prior to the summit, there

Non-Aligned Movement: Detailed Overview

Context: The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) is an important topic for UPSC GS Paper 2. The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was created and founded during the collapse of the colonial system and the independence struggles of the peoples of Africa

The lowdown on India’s Glasgow announcement

The lowdown on India’s Glasgow announcement Context: This topic is important for UPSE GS Paper 3. The newly unveiled commitments at COP26 at Glasgow deserve examination as they came amidst very contradictory official signals. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s surprise declaration on November 2, 2021, at the COP26 Clima