Category: GS 2

Recent visit of Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to the United Kingdom (U.K.) puts focus on opportunities for India-U.K. defence cooperation that have grown significantly in recent years.

Mismatch between aspirations and stream choices has been validated with ASER report findings. Low enrollment of rural girls in STEM related courses is a cause of concern.

A recent research published in the Lancet reported a general decline in child marriages across India, with the exception of four states.

According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), the unemployment rate for graduates in India is higher compared to numerous other developing countries, potentially due to a mismatch between their skills and the country’s job requirements.

The article argues that the rapidly growing Indian online gaming industry needs strict regulation, since it has ramifications on financial, social and political sectors of India.

Commercial drivers and transporters from states such as Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, and Punjab have organized demonstrations in opposition to the newly enacted law related to hit-and-run incidents.

A recent NCDC study found that over 50% of patients in tertiary care hospitals received antibiotics for prophylaxis, not treatment. This raises concerns about antibiotic overuse and the rise of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in India.

Recent war situations, from the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict to the invasion of Ukraine, demonstrate the crucial importance of international law in maintaining world order and promoting global peace.

Formed during the tense period of the Cold War, the GNO has managed to maintain its stability. However, it is now experiencing challenges due to shifts in global politics.

The government’s OTT oversight | The Hindu

President Draupadi Murmu gave her assent to the three new criminal code bills, which were cleared by Parliament last week.

Amidst ongoing general elections in various states and the impending Lok Sabha election, it is crucial to examine the difficulties and intricacies associated with anti-defection law