Current Affair Category: Social Issues

Coal will be central to India’s energy mix for at least another decade, and moving away from it poses a massive challenge. For a just transition away from coal, India will require over $1 trillion or Rs 84 lakh crore over the next 30 years, according to a study by environment and climate change research think-tank […]

Need to legalize Marital Sex: The omission of MRE is violative of constitutional guarantees of equality to women and India’s obligations under the Convention on Elimination of All forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) states that the definition of violence against women shall include marital rape. The non-recognition of marital rape […]

Doctors’ strike reveals how apathy to health pushes people into poverty: West Bengal’s healthcare expenditure is 1% of its gross state domestic product, and 68% of healthcare expenses in the State come from the pockets of patients, the second worst figure in India after Uttar Pradesh. The State also spends less than 3% of GDP […]

Why in New? The Global Hunger Index for 2024 states that a ‘serious’ level of hunger is prevalent in India. It ranks India 105th among 127 countries, giving it a score of 27.3. A score below 9.9 indicates low levels of hunger, 10-19.9 moderate, 35-49.9 alarming and above 50 extremely alarming. What does it state […]

India, the birthplace of Buddhism, holds an enduring spiritual legacy as the land where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment and shared teachings that continue to shape human understanding. The country’s historical and cultural connection to Buddhism is reflected through the veneration of sacred sites, including Bodh Gaya, where Buddha achieved Nirvana. These sites are not merely […]

The concepts of inclusive and extractive institutional frameworks are central to understanding why some nations prosper while others remain in poverty. These terms were popularized by economists Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson in their book “Why Nations Fail.” Here’s an explanation of both concepts: 1. Inclusive Institutional Framework: Inclusive institutions create a level playing […]

The NITI Aayog has recently proposed the establishment of a comprehensive framework to handle future public health emergencies or pandemics effectively. Lessons Learned from COVID-19: Gaps in Legal Frameworks: Existing laws like the Epidemic Diseases Act (1897)and National Disaster Management Act (2005) were insufficient for handling large-scale health emergencies. These laws lack clarity on definitions of epidemics and […]

What were the events that led to the Quit India Movement? Point out its results- UPSC 2024 10m,150w The Quit India Movement was a significant non-violent resistance movement launched by the Indian National Congress in 1942 under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi. It aimed to demand the British to leave India immediately. Events Leading to […]

Estimate the contribution of Pallavas of Kanchi for the development of art and literature of South India. –UPSC 2024 10m,150w The Pallavas of Kanchi (circa 4th to 9th century CE) made a profound contribution to the development of art and literature in South India. Their reign is often seen as a golden period of cultural and architectural achievements that […]

The Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) declared more than 50 drugs, including paracetamol, Pan D, and calcium supplements, as ‘not of standard quality’ in its recent monthly report, raising safety concerns regarding their usage. A Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) Alert is an official notification issued by regulatory authorities, such as the Central Drugs Standard Control […]