No union, but Centre ready to ease living of gay couples. Topic: GS1 – Society. Context: The government is reportedly prepared to make life easier for homosexual couples, despite not supporting their union. Issue: The government has proposed the formation of a panel to address the “genuine, human concerns” of same-sex couples. The Supreme Court has…
Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya reviews Organ Donation Policy; directs for imbibing learnings from International Standards. Issue: Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed the status of organ donations and transplants with senior officers of the Health Ministry. The number of total organ transplants in the country has substantially increased from less than 5000…
Valour and prestige — the world of special operations. Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Indian Diaspora, GS3 – Disaster management Previous year Questions: No Question has yet been asked on rescue operation in the past in the Mains. But, a question is highly expected this year. Context: The Sudan rescue mission, Operation Kaveri, exemplifies…
In the gig economy, receiving lower pay is preferable to receiving no pay. (Case Study for mains answer.) Topic: GS3 – The gig economy. Issue: Workers in the gig economy often face a dilemma where they have to accept lower pay instead of no pay at all due to the lack of alternative options. This…
The growth of the Ethanol sector is an example for the world: Shri Goyal. Topic: GS3 – Indian economy. Issue: Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal praised the growth of the ethanol sector, which he said has set an example for the world. Goyal said that in the past 9 years, the sugar sector has been…
The LAC crisis and the danger of losing without fighting. Topic: GS2 – India and Neighbourhood Previous year Questions on China: With respect to the South China Sea, maritime territorial disputes and rising tension affirm the need for safeguarding maritime security to ensure freedom of navigation and ever flight throughout the region. In this context,…
Social Infrastructure Social infrastructure forms the foundational services and structures that add to the citizens’ quality of life and indirectly contribute to economic development through increased income, better productivity and technological advancement. Quality of life encompasses various factors: Basic income and employment opportunities Education levels; Healthcare, Social security, Connectivity etc. Therefore, a robust social infrastructure…
Mughal Economy The Indian economy was strong till the Mughal times. By 1700, India’s share of world GDP was 24%, the largest in the world, larger than any other region. India, then, was producing about 25% of the world’s industrial output up until the 18th century. Agriculture During the Mughals, large tracts of land were…
Housing Sector in India The housing industry is one of the pillars of the economic foundations of our country and one of the fastest-growing sectors. For our understanding in the context of policymaking and the UPSC syllabus, we shall classify the housing sector into three categories: Affordable Housing Rural Housing Urban Housing AFFORDABLE HOUSING and…
SC says it can end the wait for a consensual divorce. Topic: GS2 Context: The Supreme Court has stated that it has the authority, under Article 142 of the Indian Constitution, to grant a divorce based on the irretrievable breakdown of a marriage if it is clear that separation is unavoidable. Any damage to the…