1. Mapping her work (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context Recent rounds of the Periodic Labour Force Surveys (PLFS) indicate a notable rise in overall employment, especially self-employment, among rural women since 2017-18. Analysis of the news: Increase in Rural Women’s…
1. The implications of treating Virtual Digital Assets as taxable properties (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS3 – IndianEconomy Context India’s Income Tax Bill, 2025 establishes a legal framework for Virtual Digital Assets, ensuring taxation clarity and alignment with global practices on digital assets. Introduction What Are Virtual…
1. Giving cities their due (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS1 – Indian Society – Urbanisation Context Indian cities are facing a severe crisis of pollution, poor infrastructure, and climate vulnerability, making them increasingly unlivable and in urgent need of bold urban reforms. Analysis of…
MAINS MODEL QUESTION: 03rd MARCH 2025 Q1) Discuss the role of the judiciary in navigating the tension between the right to religion and constitutional morality in India in recent times. Refer to relevant case laws. (10 marks, 150 words) Read more- MAINS MODEL QUESTION: 01st FEBRUARY 2025
1. The Strategic Impact of GeM on India’s Economy (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2107510 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Indian Economy Context Public procurement significantly influences economic growth, employment, and innovation. The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) enhances transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity, benefiting startups, MSMEs, and women entrepreneurs. Introduction GeM’s Impact on Startups and Women Entrepreneurs What…
1. Urban cooperative banks urgently need to get their act together (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The ₹122-crore embezzlement at NICB’s Mumbai branches over six years highlights severe failures in internal controls, compliance, audits, and oversight in urban cooperative banks (UCBs). Problems with…
1. The student and the three language debate (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context The recent Tamil Nadu-Centre tussle revolves around NEP’s three-language formula, with Tamil Nadu opposing mandatory Hindi education in state schools. Students at the Center of the Debate Challenges…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The World Bank report highlights that India must grow at 7.8% annually to achieve high-income status by 2047, requiring major economic reforms and investment growth. India’s Path to Becoming a High-Income Country by 2047: Growth Target and Challenges…
MAINS MODEL QUESTION: 01st MARCH 2025 Q1) The rule of law and judicial review are interdependent, as one cannot truly exist without the other. In this context can judicial review be considered the most important aspect among those that constitute the basic structure of the Constitution? (15 marks, 250 words) ANSWER Judicial review is the…
