Editorial Analysis

The French President, Emmanuel Macron, was the chief guest at India’s Republic Day this year. 

Syllabus: GS2/Agreements Involving India &/or Affecting India’s Interests

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 […]

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.– […]

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 […]

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

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

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.

Syllabus: GS 2/International Relations  In Context India-Bangladesh Relations Issues and Concern Way Forward Mains Practice Question  [Q] India-Bangladesh ties  has strengthened, matured and evolved as a model for bilateral relations for the entire region and beyond. Comment

Syllabus :GS 1/Women Empowerment /GS3/S&T In Context Present Status  Reasons of low participation Government schemes Suggestions  Mains Practice Question [Q] There has been a persistent issue of underrepresentation of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) jobs despite calls for increasing their representation in the workforce. Comment