Yearly Archives: 2022
NCRB Report on Prison Inmates
In Context According to the latest available data compiled by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) for 2020, about 76% of all prison inmates in the country were undertrials, of which about 68% were either illiterate or school dropouts. Major Findings of Report Of the total 4,88,511 prison inmates, 3,71,848 were found to be undertrials. […]
World Press Freedom Index 2022
In News India drop by 8 positions in the recently released World Press Freedom Index by the international journalism not-for-profit body, Reporters Without Borders (RSF). About World Press Freedom Index The Index has been released every year by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) since 2002. Reporters Without Borders (RSF)is an international NGO, based in Paris which […]
Dual Governance Dilemma in Delhi
In News In the absence of statehood for Delhi, there has been a prolonged confrontation on the relative powers of the elected government and the Lieutenant Governor/ Union government. Dual Governance of Delhi Delhi as Union territory (UT) and National Capital Territory (NCT): Delhi holds a unique position in India’s administrative framework. As a Union […]
India’s Sedition Law
In News Recently, the Union government sought more time to file a reply to a plea challenging the constitutional validity of the sedition charge under Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). About Pleas are being filed in the Supreme Court by the Editors Guild of India and Major General (Retired) S.G. Vombatkere. The […]
Strategic Convergence between India and France
In Context India-France strategic partnership is based on the fundamental conviction of both countries in a multipolar world and in the concept of strategic autonomy. About Both countries have continuously nurtured and delivered on the ambition of their strategic partnership, particularly in the area of clean energy and environment, people to people ties, digital and […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 5 No winner in this war, serious impact on developing and poor countries: PM Modi (International Relations ) How recent geopolitical events showed fragility of world peace and stability? how interconnected all countries are. And what are the ways to handle […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 Manufacturing quickens,input costs rise, shows PMI (Economy) Know about Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI),Methodology,Calculation of PMI and Purpose GS 2 9 Delay and the pains of death row (Judiciary) Know about SC’s Observations on Death Penalty in India,What is the constitutional […]
Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
In News India’s manufacturing sector witnessed faster growth in April, sequentially, due to quicker increases in production and factory orders, as well as renewed expansion in international sales. The Index (PMI) rose from 54 in March to 54.7 in April. About Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) It is an index of the prevailing direction of economic […]
SOFIA
In News Recently, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced the end of operations of its observatory Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) mission. About SOFIA It is a joint program between NASA and the German Aerospace Centre (DLR), and is a telescope capable of making observations from onboard an aeroplane. It is a […]
Editorial Analysis
- India’s Clean Energy Transition’s Biggest Potential Lies in Agriculture
- India Needs a National Insolvency Tribunal
- Unlocking the Potential of India–Africa Strategic Ties
- Debate on the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025
- Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill
