Criminalization of Politics, Meaning, Causes, Effects and Consequences

May 22, 2023

Criminalization of Politics Criminalization of Politics is an important topic for UPSC exams, especially in the context of Indian politics. Here are some key points that you can include in your UPSC notes regarding the criminalization of politics. Criminalization of politics refers to the increasing involvement of individuals with criminal backgrounds or charges in the …

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Editorial of the Day: Manipur Mayhem, a Manufactured Schism (The Hindu)

May 22, 2023

Context: The article is discussing the prevailing social and ethnic tensions in Manipur. It highlights the creation and nurturing of divisions among a small population belonging to the same ethno-linguistic family. It specifically mentions the “Naga-Kuki clash” that occurred in the 1990s, where hundreds of innocent people were killed based on their identity rather than …

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Case Study of the Day: Shiksha Sarathi Yojana in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh

May 22, 2023

Introduction The Shiksha Sarathi Yojana is a pioneering educational initiative implemented in the Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh, India. This case study aims to explore the impact, objectives, and implementation strategies of the program, along with the outcomes achieved. Objectives Enhance access to education: The program aims to ensure that every child in Singrauli has …

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Stats IQ: Teachers in Primary School

May 22, 2023

Context: According to the Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE) Report published by Ministry of Education, Indian children are still studying in single-teacher schools which is a violation of the Right to Education Act. Right to Education Act, 2009 The Right to Education Act stated that every child of the age six to 14 …

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India as a Quad-led Biomanufacturing Hub

May 22, 2023

Context: India’s ambition to become a “Global Biomanufacturing Hub” by 2025 can be realized with the support of its QUAD partners, leveraging their complementary strengths and collaborative efforts in technology transfer, funding, infrastructure development, workforce training, regulatory harmonization, and research collaboration. Background In March 2021, the Quad (Australia, India, Japan, and the United States) set …

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Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)

May 22, 2023

Context: The Union government is looking to formally launch the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) this year to “democratize e-commerce” and “to provide alternatives to proprietary e-commerce sites”. What is Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)? ONDC is an initiative by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to create an …

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Governance of UTs in India

May 22, 2023

Context: The Centre has sought a review of a Supreme Court verdict upholding the Delhi Government’s power to make laws and wield control over civil services in the national capital. Governance of UTs in India Background The dispute over whether the Lieutenant Governor or the Chief Minister would have powers over the administrative services in …

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Krishna River Water Dispute

May 22, 2023

Context: With no resolution over sharing of the Krishna River water between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh after the bifurcation, the deadlock is set to continue in the next water year, beginning June 1. More on the News Telangana has taken a firm stance regarding the sharing of Krishna River water and is refusing to accept …

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Representation of Peoples Act,1951, Features and Important Aspects

May 22, 2023

Representation of Peoples Act, 1951 Legislators authorized the Representation of the People Act, 1951, to achieve the requirements outlined in Article 327 of the Indian Constitution. Given that it affects how elections are to be held across the country, this law is extremely important. The basis for those rules and the specifics of how elections …

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The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 22 May 2023

May 22, 2023

The Hindu Newspaper Analysis for UPSC The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 20 May 2023 In March 2021, the Quad (Australia, India, Japan, and the United States) set up a Critical and Emerging Technology Working Group to facilitate cooperation, monitor trends, and scout for opportunities related to developments in critical and emerging technologies, that included biotechnology. Biomanufacturing …

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