(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context ● The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) introduces Section 69, criminalizing sexual intercourse through “deceitful means,” including false promises of marriage. ● This law addresses gaps in earlier provisions but raises concerns about gender bias, evidence collection, and its…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 21) Topic: GS1 – History Context: The Kalyan civil court dismissed the ownership claim by the Majlis-e-Mushawarat Masajid-O-Awqaf Kalyan trust over certain properties within Durgadi Fort. These included a mosque, idgah wall, prayer ground, and a well. The court deemed the suit, filed in 1976, “barred by limitation,” as…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Economy; Page: 19) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context: Amidst contentious debates, the Lok Sabha passed the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which seeks to repeal the Indian Railway Board Act, 1905, and incorporate its provisions into the Railways Act, 1989. While the Bill’s contents faced limited criticism, broader concerns about the railway…
Q1) What is the utility of committees in the conduct of parliamentary business? Discuss, in this context, the role of the Ethics Committee. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS: Parliamentary committees are deliberative bodies. They have members drawn from Parliament to help Parliament discharge its duties. The members are elected by the House or appointed by the…
1. Steps taken by the Government to reduce Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2084188®=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The article highlights India’s efforts to reduce Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) on healthcare through increased budget allocations, national health initiatives, and the expansion of healthcare infrastructure.Key government programs like Ayushman Bharat and PM-JAY…
1. Poised for a quantum leap (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 15) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context The article emphasizes the urgent need for India to invest in and prioritize frontier technologies like quantum computing and AI to secure its position in the global technological race. The Shift from Economic…
1. Trump’s return and the South Asia outlook (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Donald Trump’s anticipated return to the U.S. presidency in 2025 may bring continuity in U.S.-South Asia relations, particularly enhancing cooperation with India. His focus on countering China, while deprioritizing democracy…
1. Lok Sabha Passes Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 Amid Opposition Concerns Over Autonomy and Safety (Source: Indian Express; Section: Economy; Page: 19) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context: Amidst contentious debates, the Lok Sabha passed the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which seeks to repeal the Indian Railway Board Act, 1905, and incorporate its provisions into the…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation Context ● Beijing successfully reduced its air pollution over two decades, offering valuable lessons for Delhi, which faces similar pollution challenges. ● Despite sharing common sources of pollution, Delhi’s efforts have been hindered by a…
