Tag: GS 2
India’s Bid for Permanent UNSC Membership
In News Besides France, five Nordic countries comprising Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland and Sweden have affirmed their support for India’s permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). About UNSC Members: Apart from the five permanent members, the UNSC also includes 10 non-permanent members who are each chosen for a two-year term. India as […]
NFHS-5 Survey
In News Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has recently released the fifth round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) Report. Key Finding of the Report Under Age marriage: According to the fifth round of National Family Health Survey (NFHS) the national average of underage marriages has come down. 23.3% women got married before […]
Shigella Bacteria
In News The Kerala health department identified Shigella bacteria as the cause for the food poisoning incident in Kasaragod district of Kerela. What is Shigella? It is a bacterium that belongs to the enterobacter family — a group of bacteria that reside in the intestine, not all of which cause disease in humans. It cause […]
Collegium System
In News Recently, the Supreme Court Collegium led by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) has recommended two names for appointment as apex court judges. Recent Developments The Collegium’s success had seen a record nine judges, including three women, sworn in as Supreme Court Justices in 2021. One of the women judges, Justice B.V. Nagarathna, […]
J&K Delimitation Commission
In News The commission set up by the Union Government submitted its final report for the delimitation of Assembly and parliamentary constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir. Why was the commission set up? Delimitation became necessary when the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 increased the number of seats in the Assembly. The erstwhile J&K state […]
New India-France Discussions
In News Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held extensive discussions on a range of bilateral and pressing global issues. Key Takeaways from India-France Joint Statement France and India expressed serious concern over the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. They unequivocally condemned civilian deaths in Ukraine and called for […]
India’s First Smart Cities
In News Bhopal, Surat, Bhubaneswar, Udaipur, Ahmedabad, Varanasi and Indore are set to be declared India’s ‘first set of smart cities’. About Smart Cities Mission (SCM) It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched in 2015. It will cover 100 cities and is being implemented by the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) and all state and […]
Atal New India Challenge 2.0
In News Recently, Atal Innovation Mission launched the phase 1 of the 2nd edition of the Atal New India Challenge (ANIC 2.0). About Atal New India Challenge is a flagship program of Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog. It solicits innovations from start-ups and MSMEs in the prototype stage and after a competitive process of selection […]
SPARSH (System for Pension Administration Raksha)
In News Recently, the Defence Ministry introduced a portal, System for Pension Administration (Raksha) (SPARSH), to directly transfer pension to pensioners. About System for Pension Administration (Raksha) (SPARSH) It is an initiative of the Ministry of Defence which aims at providing a comprehensive solution to the administration of pension to the defence pensioners in line […]
Editorial Analysis
- India’s Clean Energy Transition’s Biggest Potential Lies in Agriculture
- 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
