12 June 2024 : Daily Answer Writing
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 16-November -2023 1. More than 200 unique Geographical Indications (GIs) products exhibited in Geographical Indication (GI) Pavilion in the India International Trade Fair. Topic: GS3 – Geographical Indication Context: The Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, is hosting the largest Geographical Indication (GI) Pavilion at…
Daily Current Affairs 2-March -2024- Top News of the Day 1. Supreme Court Ruling Upholds Judicial Discretion in Stay Orders: Overturns 2018 Decision in Asian Resurfacing Case Topic: GS2 – Polity – Judiciary This topic is relevant for both Prelims and Mains in the context of knowing facts about the ruling which addresses a pressing issue…
Indian Express 14- December-2023 1. Power play in Ladakh Topic: GS2- Polity and Governance Context: · The recent ruling by the Supreme Court supporting the establishment of a distinct Union Territory for Ladakh has clarified the constitution and established a future course for the area. · Residents of Kargil and Leh have greeted the ruling…
1. Union Budget 2024-25 — no signs of learning (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The Union Budget 2024-25, presented by Nirmala Sitharaman, prioritises easing business regulations and encouraging private sector job creation over direct tax measures. Despite significant promises to allies and large…
The Hindu EDITORIAL 30-March-2024 1. Bonds, big money and an imperfect democracy Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity The topic is crucial for UPSC as it addresses electoral transparency, governance integrity, and challenges to Indian democracy. Context ● The article discusses the ineffectiveness of India’s electoral bonds scheme in curbing black money in politics, highlighting its failure…
Indian Express 18-October-2023 1) Same-Sex Marriage in India Context: The Supreme Court has issued its eagerly anticipated decision, denying petitions to legalize same-sex unions and delving more into the Special Marriage Act of 1954’s provisions to thoroughly investigate the matter, which has convergence and linkage with homosexuality. What is the Supreme Court’s (SC) Observation? Against…