The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) stands as a cornerstone in India’s journey toward empowering its rural and agricultural sectors. Established with a vision to promote sustainable rural development, NABARD has been instrumental in facilitating credit, fostering innovation, and supporting infrastructure development for rural communities. What is NABARD? NABARD, or the National…
Introduction of UPSC The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is India’s premier central recruiting agency responsible for conducting examinations and selecting candidates for various prestigious government positions. Established on October 1, 1926, under the provisions of Article 315 to 323 of the Indian Constitution, UPSC plays a crucial role in ensuring a merit-based, transparent, and…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 11) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context The Supreme Court criticized the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for opposing bail for Shashi Bala, a woman accused in a money laundering case, despite the exception for women under Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). …
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context A sessions court in Kolkata sentenced Sanjoy Roy to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College. Analysis of the news: The ‘Rarest of Rare’ Doctrine The Supreme Court, in Bachan…
1. National Conference of DMs on PM JANMAN on 21st January 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2094648®=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Initiatives Context The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is organizing a National Conference to discuss progress in core areas like housing, roads, Anganwadis, school hostels, and MPCs under PM…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 5) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context ● Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressed concern over the decline in the number of sittings and the decorum of legislatures during the 85th All India Presiding Officers Conference in Patna. ● He urged political parties to establish…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy, GS3 – Agriculture Context ● The Union government partially lifted the sugar export ban, allowing the export of one million tonnes in the 2024-25 season. ● This move aims to ensure price stability, benefit farmers and workers, and boost…
Q1) China’s rapid escalation of bilateral partnerships reflects a strategic pivot towards the developing world. In this context, analyse the impact of China’s engagement upon India’s position in the Global South. (150 Words/10 Marks) Answer: India and China are two emerging powers that wield considerable geopolitical influence. However, their inimical and mutually competitive relations have…
1. UGC’s draft regulation has serious constitutional issues (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The University Grants Commission (UGC) has proposed a draft regulation on the selection and appointment of vice chancellors (VCs) of universities. Non-BJP-led State governments oppose the regulation, claiming it violates the…
1. Govt. lifts ban partially, gives nod for export of million tonnes of sugar (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy, GS3 – Agriculture Context The Union government partially lifted the sugar export ban, allowing the export of one million tonnes in the 2024-25 season. This…
