Category: GS 2

The article discusses how India can leverage the AI Action Summit to advance key priorities for the Global South, positioning itself as a leader in AI policy and governance.

The WEF article highlights how India’s digital healthcare initiatives, such as the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), position the country as a leader in health technology, emphasizing affordability, accessibility, and global influence.

The article discusses Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States and its implications for global politics and India, highlighting changes in US policies and their potential impact on international relations.

The article on the Hamas-Israel Ceasefire Agreement details the recent truce deal brokered by the US, Qatar, and Egypt, which includes the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners.

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 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 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.

There are ambiguities in the Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules that may facilitate illegal trade in elephants.

The preservation of diversity is the rationale behind minority rights in the Indian Constitution.

If ‘one person, one vote’ is the core democratic principle for voters, it should be ‘one candidate, one constituency’ for politicians

The ongoing discourse on simultaneous elections, or ONOE, is the right opportunity for change