Editorial Analysis
Distressing Agriculture Sector
The estimate for agriculture GDP in 2023-24 reveals a growth of 1.8 percent, a significant dip from 4 percent the previous year, which reflects stress in the agriculture sector.
India-France ‘Strategic Partnership’
The French President, Emmanuel Macron, was the chief guest at India’s Republic Day this year.
UN Security Council Reform
Syllabus: GS2/Agreements Involving India &/or Affecting India’s Interests
Challenges of Maritime Security in the Global South
Syllabus: GS2/ Agreements Involving India &/or Affecting India’s Interests In Context Global South & Maritime Security Challenges of Maritime Security in the Global South Suggestions & way ahead Daily Mains Question[Q] What are the challenges of maritime security in the Global South? Analyse India’s role in the security of the Global South, especially in the […]
Financial Empowerment of Panchayati Raj
Syllabus: GS2/Governance Context About Findings of the Report About Panchayati Raj Related Committees:– Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (1957): This landmark committee recommended the three-tier Panchayati Raj system, with Gram Panchayats (village level), Panchayat Samitis (block level), and Zilla Parishads (district level).– Ashok Mehta Committee (1977): Focused on strengthening financial resources and functional autonomy of Panchayats.– […]
Territorial Jurisdiction of Border Security Force (BSF)
Syllabus: GS3/Internal security Context: Background: BSF Jurisdiction: Current Scenario Key Advantages over the extension of BSF jurisdiction Concerns over the Extension of BSF jurisdiction: About BSF:– It was raised on December 1, 1965, and currently has 192 operational battalions and is the country’s largest border-guarding force, with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), the Sashastra Seema […]
Bridging the gap: On India’s Gender Inequality
Syllabus: GS1/ Social Justice; GS2/ Government policies and interventions, GS3/Inclusive Growth and related issues In Context History of Women’s Reservation in Indian Politics Recently passed Women’s Reservation Bill highlights Challenges & criticisms Way ahead Daily Mains Question[Q] The mere presence of women in electoral politics will not translate into women’s equality and freedom. Analyse
Feasibility of ‘One Nation, One Election
The majority of the over 20,000 responses received by the high-level committee on ‘One Nation, One Election’ favoured the idea of holding simultaneous elections
Debate over Revenue Sharing Formula
Syllabus: GS 2/Polity and Governance In Context About Finance Commission Roles and responsibilities Distribution formula Methodology of 15th finance Commission Concerns of various states Suggestions Mains Practice Question [Q] Examine the tax-sharing principles in light of the altered landscape of fiscal federalism in India.