Yet another airline goes out of business. Topic: GS3 – Indian economy – Infrastructure, Industrial Policy and Investment. PYQs on Airport Sector Examine the developments of Airports in India through Joint Ventures under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. What are the challenges faced by the authorities in this regard? (UPSC CSE (M) 2017) Context: The…
The partnership between India and the United States is the most significant event of the 21st century: the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry. Topic: GS2 News: Goyal emphasised that the India-U.S. partnership is the defining moment of the 21st century and that the leaders of both countries. Goyal mentioned the 5Ts – Talent, Technology,…
High Court orders Bihar government to stop caste survey. Topic: GS2 – Governance Context: The High Court ordered the Bihar government to halt the caste survey immediately. Issue: The Patna High Court directed the government to stop the caste-based survey immediately and ordered the government to preserve and secure the data already collected. The court…
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…