Dollarization
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development GS 3

Dollarization

Javier Milei, the newly elected president of Argentina, has garnered attention with his proposal to substitute the nation’s currency, the “Peso”, with the US dollar.

Loss and Damage Fund
Posted in GS 3 Editorial Analysis Environment

Loss and Damage Fund

The commencement of the COP28 climate conference in Dubai saw the official initiation of a fund for loss and damage, aimed at assisting vulnerable nations in managing the consequences of climate change.

EVM
Posted in Mains C A Constitution | Polity GS 2

Electronic Voting Machine

The discourse surrounding electronic voting machines has resurged in the context of reported allegations of electoral malpractices

fiscal prudence
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development GS 3

Fiscal prudence

An in-depth examination of the government’s financial records reveals that the fiscal deficit is primarily due to insufficient revenues, rather than excessive spending.

Stubble Burning
Posted in Mains C A Environment GS 3

Stubble Burning – Reasons and Impacts

Supreme Court recently questioned the Punjab government as to why they couldn’t cover the expenses of crop residue management machines for small-scale farmers.

All-India Judicial Service
Posted in Editorial Analysis Constitution | Polity GS 2

All-India Judicial Service

On Constitution Day, the President of India proposed the establishment of an All-India Judicial Service with the aim of identifying and developing the talents of exceptional young individuals in the field of judiciary

Social Audit
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Governance GS 2 GS 3

Social Audit

Out of the 34 States and union territories only six have completed social audit of works done under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) in more than 50% of gram panchayats.

Supreme Court
Posted in Editorial Analysis Constitution | Polity GS 2

It’s time to revamp the structure of the Supreme Court

As the paramount constitutional court in the nation, the Supreme Court grapples with a multitude of challenges, being burdened with excessive caseloads and encountering various issues. The imperative for an immediate overhaul, both in terms of structure and procedures, is underscored by the pressing demands of the time

Delimitation Commission
Posted in Mains C A Constitution | Polity GS 2

Delimitation Commission

Supreme Court asked Centre to set up a fresh Delimitation Commission.

Climate-Smart Agriculture
Posted in Editorial Analysis Economic Development GS 3

Need for climate-smart agriculture in India

Due to the effects of climate change, conventional farming methods are experiencing reduced productivity. Farmers are encountering heightened risks due to climate change, leading them to reassess their approaches. Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) emerges as a comprehensive framework offering a viable alternative in this context.

Battery Waste Management Rules
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Governance GS 2 GS 3

Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022

Battery recycling rules need to be revamped to make process more efficient and economic.

Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
Posted in Mains C A GS 2 Social Justice

Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)

PM launched Pradhan Mantri Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PM PVTG) Mission, a ₹24,000-cr scheme for vulnerable tribal groups’ welfare.