Category: Mains C A

The article focuses on India’s evolving e-commerce landscape, highlighting how quick commerce ventures like Zepto and Blinkit are transforming retail through instant delivery. It also discusses government scrutiny prompted by concerns from the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). Understanding the impact of quick commerce on retail, economy, and regulatory practices in India.

The article discusses the need to revisit the Minimum Support Price (MSP) framework, highlighting the issues of competitive populism in providing free food, power, and highly subsidized fertilizers. It suggests that such measures are unsustainable and lead to a “race to the bottom.” The article emphasizes the importance of reforming the MSP framework to ensure long-term sustainability and avoid populist measures that can harm the economy.

The article discusses the ILO report on international migrants, highlighting the higher proportion of male migrants in the global labour force due to traditional gender roles and societal norms. It also mentions that high-income countries like the United States, Germany, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia have absorbed the most international migrant workers.

This article discusses the recent sharp devaluation of the Indian rupee against the dollar, analyzing the reasons behind it and its implications. For UPSC CSE mains, students should focus on understanding India’s exchange rate policy and the structural constraints in the Indian economy.

This article highlights the significant improvement in basic infrastructure facilities in government schools over the past decade, bringing them nearly on par with private schools. UPSC CSE aspirants should note the data trends and the associated government initiatives for improving education infrastructure.

The article discusses the recent summoning of Bangladesh’s Acting High Commissioner to India by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) over border security measures, including fencing, amid rising tensions between the two countries. For Mains, this situation underscores the importance of understanding international relations, border management, and the intricacies of regional geopolitics.

The article discusses the recent decision by the Supreme Court collegium to conduct interviews for candidates recommended for elevation as High Court judges, aiming to enhance transparency and diversity in judicial appointments. This article provides insights on the importance of reforms in the judicial appointment process, which can help UPSC CSE aspirants understand the implications for judicial independence and efficiency.

The article on Global Nutrition Targets (GNTs) for 2025 provides an overview of the targets set by the World Health Assembly to combat maternal and child malnutrition by 2025. It highlights the importance of reducing stunting, anemia, low birth weight, and childhood overweight, while promoting exclusive breastfeeding and reducing wasting.

This article explores the strategies for developing essential technologies in India, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among academia, industry, and government. Students should understand the role of core technologies in national development and the barriers to their growth.

The article on “Cross-Border Insolvency Reform” discusses the urgent need to reform the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) framework in India to effectively address cross-border insolvencies, highlighting its significance for economic stability and investment. Students should understand the historical context, current challenges, and proposed reforms to strengthen the cross-border insolvency framework.

The article discusses the Ken-Betwa River Linking Project, India’s first major river-interlinking initiative, which has finally begun after 29 years, and the debate it ignites between development and environmental conservation.

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