Editorial Analysis

Emerging dynamics of India’s fiscal federalism  Syllabus: GS2/ Polity and Governance  In Context There are a number of issues that have varying consequences on India’s fiscal federalism which need review. About Fiscal Federalism About: It deals with the division of financial powers as well as the functions between multiple levels of the federal government.  It […]

Expansion of BRICS Syllabus: GS2/ Important International Institutions In Context The BRICS economic coalition of emerging markets has decided to extend membership invitations to six nations. More about the news Johannesburg Summit: In its ongoing summit at Johannesburg, South Africa, BRICS has invited Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Egypt, and Ethiopia.  Their […]

Election Commissioners’ Appointment Bill Syllabus: GS2/ Constitutional Bodies, Representation of People’s Act In News The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023, was recently introduced in Rajya Sabha. Need for the law Appointment of election commissioners: The Supreme Court while examining a series of petitions […]

India’s One Health Mission Syllabus: GS2/ Health, Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Arising out of their Design & Implementation In Context India is currently preparing for a ‘National One Health Mission’ which can help India respond better to health crises. About One Health Approach One Health is a holistic approach to problems that recognises the […]

IIM Amendment Bill: A Step in the Right Direction Syllabus: GS2/ Education In News The Lok Sabha recently passed the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023. About IIMs Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) are the country’s premier institutions imparting the best quality education in management on globally benchmarked processes of education and training in […]

India’s Hunger Challenge Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Arising out of their Design & Implementation In Context India lifted 135 million people out of poverty, however, malnutrition still remains an onerous challenge. India’s Achievements Poverty & Hunger:  From 2015-16 to 2019-21, India lifted 135 million people out of poverty.  This is a commendable achievement based […]

India to de-risk Infrastructure Development Syllabus: GS1/ Urbanization, GS2/ Government Policies & Interventions  In News The triad of PM Gati Shakti, Project Monitoring Group (PMG) and public private partnerships (PPP) forms the backbone for accelerated infrastructure development . About the infrastructure development  Traditional methods of infrastructure expenditure:  Traditionally, public capital expenditure on the creation of […]

De-dollarisation & Gateway to Rupee Fixation Syllabus: GS3/ Indian Economy & Related Issues In Context The de-dollarisation phenomenon can be complemented with the internationalisation of the INR.  What is de-dollarisation? De-dollarisation is a term that refers to the process whereby countries tend to reduce their reliance on the US dollar as a reserve currency, medium […]

Green Minerals Race Syllabus: GS3/ Energy In Context Recently, Ghana approved a new policy for the exploitation, management and regulation of lithium and other green minerals in the country. About the critical minerals About: Critical minerals are elements that are the building blocks of essential modern-day technologies, and are at risk of supply chain disruptions.  […]

Merging of Autonomous Bodies Syllabus: GS3/ Conservation In Context Recently the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) merged the offices of the Forest Survey of India (FSI), the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB), and the Central Zoo Authority (CZA). The Project Tiger division has also been merged […]