Indian Express 12- December-2023 1) A conjuring trick Context: The recent ruling by the Supreme Court upholding the repeal of Article 370 is being celebrated as a major legal win for the policies of the Narendra Modi administration on Jammu and Kashmir. The judgment’s assessment, the author admits, will have a big impact on how…
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Mains Answer Writing 11-December-2023 1. Discuss the factors behind distribution of global palm oil production. Why does India depend on palm oil imports despite having conditions suitable for its cultivation? ANSWER Palm oil is a widely produced vegetable oil. It has domestic as well as industrial applications. India imports nearly 60% of its palm oil…
Indian Express 11- December-2023 1) FLIGHT TO WELL BEING Context: A major tactic for women’s empowerment and rural development is Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s introduction of the NAMO Drone Didi initiative, which aims to supply drones for agricultural use to 15,000 women Self Help Groups (SHGs). The potential for economic growth that arises from women…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 11-December -2023 1. Industry transition challenges of technology transfer and finance yet to be addressed: Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav Topic: GS3 – Indian economy Context: LeadIT, initiated in 2019, has prompted a significant global shift in the industrial landscape. The Union Minister for Environment emphasizes the importance of addressing technology…
Daily Current Affairs 11-December-2023 1. Key COP document calls for progress in adapting to climate change by 2030. Topic: GS3 – climate action. Context: By 2025, all countries are required to have a detailed plan in place to adapt to current and future impacts of climate change. Additional information on the news: Demonstrable progress in…
The Hindu Editorial 11-December-2023 1. Calibrating a strategy for India’s future growth. Topic: GS2 – health sector India’s Economic Growth Projection: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) projects India’s growth at 7% in 2023-24. International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank estimate a slightly lower growth at 6.3%. Current Growth Trends: India witnessed growth rates of…
Article 263 of Indian Constitution Intro: Article 263 of Indian Constitution envisages the establishment of an Inter-state council to foster cooperation among states and between the center and states. This provision recognizes the importance of coordination in a federal structure to address issues that may arise between states or require national policy alignment. The council…
Article 262 of Indian Constitution Intro: Article 262 of Indian Constitution addresses the adjudication of disputes relating to waters of inter-state rivers or river valleys. It empowers the parliament to enact laws to define the authority and manner in which such disputes can be resolved, effectively placing water disputes between states outside the purview of…
Original Text of Article 246 of Indian Constitution: (1) Notwithstanding anything in clauses (2) and (3), Parliament has exclusive power to make laws with respect to any of the matters enumerated in List I in the Seventh Schedule (in this Constitution referred to as the “Union List”). (2) Notwithstanding anything in clause (3), Parliament, and,…