India: Global power house of creativity and technology INDIA’S EMERGENCE AS a centre of technological and entrepreneurial innovation is a cause for celebration. From being ranked in the third quartile among innovative nations a little over a decade ago, the country’s innovation landscape has experienced are markable transformation. India has emerged as a global power…
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Unveiling the complexities of the recent Pakistan elections and their potential impact on India-Pakistan relations. Analyze expert insights on key players, security concerns, economic challenges, and potential future scenarios. UPSC aspirants, stay informed!
DetailsIntroduction The International Labour Organization (ILO) has brought attention to the global issue of jobless growth, exacerbated by automation and artificial intelligence (AI). These factors, along with rising youth unemployment and inequality in India, have reignited debates around Universal Basic Income (UBI) as a potential tool for providing a social safety net. India’s 2016-17 Economic…
DetailsU.S. Tariffs on India: Testing Strategic Autonomy and the BRICS Balancing Act Syllabus Mapping ✅ GS Paper II – International Relations: Effect of Policies & Politics of Developed Countries; Bilateral Groupings & Agreements ✅ GS Paper III – Economy: International Trade; WTO; Energy Security ✅ GS Paper IV – Ethics in International Relations Why in…
DetailsTopic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora – their structure, mandate. Introduction The United Nations (UN), since its inception in 1945, has aimed to prevent conflicts, promote global peace, and protect human rights. Mandated by its Charter, the UN is empowered to resolve conflicts peacefully (diplomacy, mediation) and, if required, through force. However, significant shortcomings have emerged, as seen in Rwanda, Bosnia, Ukraine, and West Asia conflicts. These limitations raise calls…
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Unveiling the complexities of the recent Pakistan elections and their potential impact on India-Pakistan relations. Analyze expert insights on key players, security concerns, economic challenges, and potential future scenarios. UPSC aspirants, stay informed!
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Unveiling the complexities of the recent Pakistan elections and their potential impact on India-Pakistan relations. Analyze expert insights on key players, security concerns, economic challenges, and potential future scenarios. UPSC aspirants, stay informed!
DetailsWhy in news? The Global Hunger Index for 2024 states that a ‘serious’ level of hunger is prevalent in India. It ranks India 105th among 127 countries, giving it a score of 27.3. About GHI The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is a tool for comprehensively measuring and tracking hunger at global, regional, and national levels.…
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Unveiling the complexities of the recent Pakistan elections and their potential impact on India-Pakistan relations. Analyze expert insights on key players, security concerns, economic challenges, and potential future scenarios. UPSC aspirants, stay informed!
DetailsContext: The All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey for 2021-22, released earlier this month, found that 57% of rural households in the country—including households in semi-urban centres with a population of less than 50,000—were “agricultural”. This was significantly higher than the 48% reported in the previous survey of 2016-17. About key findings of the Survey…
DetailsIntroduction 2025 Census introduces updating the National Population Register (NPR), a foundational database for the National Register of Indian Citizens (NRIC). This initiative has significant implications for governance, national security, and inclusive development in India. Historical and Legislative Evolution Origin of NRIC: Rooted in the1951 Census, which recorded the first list of citizens and residents. Post-Kargil War (1999), theSubrahmanyam Committee emphasized the need…
DetailsIntroduction The Global Commission on the Economics of Water warns of a potential global water crisis by 2030, with demand exceeding supply by 40%, posing risks to food security and economies worldwide. For India, which is already grappling with water disputes and conservation issues, the report emphasizes the urgent need for effective water management reforms.…
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