Tag: GS 2
India-Bangladesh Joint Consultative Commission
In News Recently, the seventh round of the India-Bangladesh Joint Consultative Commission (JCC) was held in New Delhi. Outcomes of the meeting Both the countries expressed satisfaction that despite challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, both countries have worked closer than ever before in every sector. Cooperation is seen in sectors like security and border […]
Dravidian socio-economic development model
In Context Social justice has been the integral part of the Dravidian development model. What is the Dravidian model? The Dravidian model of governance is about peace, progress and prosperity, which is achieved by pursuing the principles of social justice, rational thought and action firmly rooted in equity. This translates to inclusive financial planning, access […]
Mukhyamantri Matrushakti Yojana
In News Recently ,the Prime Minister of India launched schemes for maternal nutrition in Gujarat. About Mukhyamantri Matrushakti Yojana It will cover 7 lakh women, is Gujarat government’s first scheme aimed at dealing with dietary deficiency within the first 1,000 days of the conception of a child (from pregnancy to 2 years). Under it , […]
India – EU Free Trade Agreement
In News Recently, India and EU re-launched Free Trade Agreement negotiations after 9-years in a joint event held at the EU headquarters in Brussels. About the recent event at Brussels Negotiations were also launched for a stand-alone Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) and a Geographical Indicators (GIs) Agreement. IPA would provide a legal framework for cross-border […]
Inter-State Council
In News Recently, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister insisted that the Inter-State Council meetings should be held at least thrice in a year. Reason and other demands To strengthen the spirit of cooperative federalism. Bills of national importance should be placed before the Council before being tabled in Parliament. There is no “effective and interactive communication” […]
Criminalization of Politics
In News According to a National Election Watch and Association for Democratic Rights (ADR) survey, 40 percent of the newly elected members have declared criminal cases, while 12 percent have serious criminal cases pending against them. Criminalization of Politics About: The criminalization of politics means the participation of criminals in politics. It means that persons […]
Draft National Data Governance Framework Policy
In News Recently, the draft plan on the National Data Governance Framework was released by the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY). Draft National Data Governance Framework Policy (NDGFP) Focus of the Policy: The draft policy focuses on improving the institutional framework for: Government data sharing, Promoting principles around privacy and security by design, and […]
I2U2 Initiative
In News The Prime Minister of India would attend the first-of-its-kind virtual summit of the I2U2 grouping in July 2022. I2U2 initiative About: The new I2U2 grouping of India, Israel, the UAE, and the U.S. will hold its first virtual summit as part of the Biden administration’s efforts to re-energise and revitalise American alliances across […]
Black Death/Bubonic Plague
In Context Recently, A group of scholars from different disciplines have attempted to solve this much-debated mystery for origin of Black Death. In a study published in the journal Science researchers have claimed that the disease originated in modern day northern Kyrgyzstan around 1338-1339 – nearly 7-8 years before it ravaged large parts of the […]
Editorial Analysis
- 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
- Why Does India’s GDP Measurement Requires a Reset?
