3 August 2024 : Daily Answer Writing
Q1) Critically examine the utility of the social audit framework in bringing the governance process closer to the people. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Social Audit refers to the examination of a government programme through active involvement of people, especially the intended beneficiaries. It involves comparing the official records with actual ground realities. Social audit…
3 August 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC
1. STEPS TO STRENGTHEN COUNTRY’S POSITION IN GLOBAL STEEL MARKET (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2040743 ) Topic: GS3 – IndianEconomy Context The Indian government has implemented various measures to promote the steel industry, including the DMI&SP Policy, PLI Scheme, revamped SIMS, and safety guidelines. These initiatives aim to boost domestic steel production, improve quality, and enhance sustainability,…
3 August 2024 : Daily Current Affairs
1. Government Approves Rs 50,655 Crore for 936 km High-Speed Corridors, Revives PPP Model (Source: Indian Express; Section: Cover page; Page: 01) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railway etc. Context: The Union government has approved eight national high-speed corridor projects, totaling 936 km of highways at a cost of…
3 August 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis
 1. EASING THE BURDEN (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 14) Topic: GS3– Indian Economy Context: The article discusses the ongoing efforts and historical context of income tax reforms in India. It highlights the initiatives to simplify and stabilize the tax structure, including reductions in corporate and personal tax rates, simplification of tax…
3 August 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis
1. The five guidelines to a Dragon-Elephant tango (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context The Chinese Ambassador to India highlights the importance of strengthening China-India relations through the “Five Mutuals”: mutual respect, understanding, trust, accommodation, and accomplishment. Emphasizing shared historical ties…
CHAPTER 8 – EMPLOYMENT AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT: TOWARDS QUALITY
As per the Periodic Labour Force Survey data, Indian labour market indicators have improved in the last six years, with the unemployment rate declining to 3.2 per cent in 2022-23. Rising youth and female workforce participation presents an opportunity to tap demographic and gender dividends. The Formal employment has grown, with net payroll additions under…
2 August 2024 : Daily Answer Writing
Q1) Although an overhaul of criminal laws in the country is a long-cherished reform, creating people centric legal structures requires a complete Indianization of the criminal justice system. Discuss citing the recommendations of the law commission. (250 Words/15 Marks) Â ANS People-centric legal structures are a natural expectation in a democratic country; however, the presence of…
2 August 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC
1. NATIONAL MISSION ON MONUMENTS AND ANTIQUITIES (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2040119 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance – government policies Context The National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities (NMMA), established in 2007, aims to create national databases on monuments and antiquities for public use. It conducts workshops and collaborates with institutions like IIT Gandhinagar and international partners…