Defence Minister approves posting of Women Officers of the Territorial Army along the Line of Control. Topic: GS1, GS3. Issue: The Ministry of Defence, Department of Military Affairs in India has approved an amendment to existing cadre management provisions for the Territorial Army (TA) women officers. Women officers will now be posted with Engineer Regiments…
False narratives and propaganda should be countered, but not through a ban. Topic: GS2. Context: The demand to ban the movie The Kerala Story has raised issues regarding curbing false narratives and propaganda that affect the social fabric. Issue: The demand for a ban on The Kerala Story, a film based on the instances of…
No ban on screening of Kerala story – Kerala High Court. Topic: GS2 Context: The Kerala High Court declined to stop the release or screening of the film “The Kerala Story” after a few writ petitions were filed seeking to suspend its screening. The court noted that the producer had included a disclaimer that the…
The horizon for India beyond the G-20, SCO summits. Topic: GS2 – International relations. Context: India must manage its expectations as it assumes the presidency of the G-20 and leadership of the SCO. The country faces challenges, and the global situation is deteriorating, with the possibility of conflicts. India must balance the demands of the…
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…