Author Archives: NEXT IAS Current Affairs Team

Finances of Panchayati Raj Institutions Syllabus: GS2/Governance; GS3/Economy Context: Key Findings of the Report Functions and Finances of the PRIs in India– Until 1992, the responsibilities of the PRIs were primarily focused on sanitation efforts, conservancy services, building and maintaining fair-weather roads, access to domestic water supply, and street lighting.– In 1992, the 73rd Amendment […]

Multidimensional Poverty in India Syllabus: GS1/Social Issues Context About the Poverty What is the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)? Multidimensional Poverty in India Since 2005-06: Related Data Reason for Poverty in India Government Efforts Various Committees A Way Forward Source: IE India-UAE: Bilateral Investment Treaty Syllabus: GS2/International Relations Context: About the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT): India […]

Key Takeaways From Interim Budget (2024-25)

Internet Shutdowns in India Syllabus: GS2/Polity & Governance In Context About Legal Provisions Arguments in Favour of Internet Shutdown by the Government Arguments Against the Internet Shutdown by the Government Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India Case:– In 2020 the Supreme Court by ruling on Jammu and Kashmir Internet shutdown held that indefinite internet shutdowns […]