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Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is a strategic and comprehensive exercise undertaken by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to update, verify, and correct voter lists across the country. Unlike routine annual revisions, SIR involves a time-bound, house-to-house verification drive, usually conducted before major electi

Ground Reality Gender justice in India

India has witnessed several landmark judicial pronouncements and constitutional commitments aimed at protecting individual rights, dignity, and freedom of choice, irrespective of sex, religion, caste, class, or ethnicity. However, justice is not experienced only through court rulings; it unfolds in everyday spaces such as homes, workplaces, and

Rising Costs and Inequality in Basic Schooling

The NSS 80th Round (2025) highlights a worrying trend in India’s basic education landscape. Despite the constitutional guarantee of the Right to Free and Compulsory Education for children aged 6 to 14 under Article 21A and the ambitions of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, household expenditure on education is rising, and access i

India’s Inbound Tourism

India’s inbound tourism sector is gradually recovering, but it remains below the pre-pandemic peak of 10.93 million foreign tourist arrivals recorded in 2019. This slow recovery reflects persistent challenges such as global travel hesitancy, alongside domestic infrastructural limitations and environmental constraints. According to the

Maritime Security

Maritime security is a multi-dimensional and dynamic challenge that requires proactive policies, coordinated institutional mechanisms, and the use of advanced technologies. For India, safeguarding its extensive coastline and ensuring stability in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) are vital for national security, economic growth, and international i

Asia-Pacific Region

According to a recent United Nations report, countries across the Asia-Pacific region face highly unequal starting points in terms of digital and economic readiness. These disparities are creating deep divides in the ability of nations to adopt and benefit from emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI). Artificial Inte

Carbon Pricing in India

India’s current approach to the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is largely centred on seeking exemptions. However, this approach needs to evolve into a proactive domestic carbon pricing strategy to ensure long-term trade competitiveness, fiscal stability, and global climate leadership. What is the Carbo

National Waterway-57 (Kopili River)

The National Waterway-57 (NW 57), running through the Kopili River in Assam, has been officially operationalised, marking a significant step in India’s development of Inland Water Transport (IWT). This addition brings the total number of operational National Waterways (NWs) in Assam to four, including the Brahmaputra (NW 2), Barak (NW 16)

Air pollution and Air quality Measures

Air pollution and Air quality Measures in India (Environment) GS Paper-3 P-M-P Air pollution may be defined as the presence of any solid, liquid or gaseous substance including noise and radioactive radiation in the atmosphere in such concentration that may be directly and/or indirectly injurious to humans or other l

Indian Space Programme

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Indian Space Programme India has one of the world's most effective and active space programmes, with a diverse set of missions and accomplishments in the space sector. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is India's primary space agency located in Bangalore. It has made significant contributions in areas such as satell

Information and Communication Technology

Information and Communication Technology (S&T) GS-PAPER3 PMP Information and communication technology (ICT) is a broad term that encompasses all technical tools needed to manage information and facilitate communication, such as computer and network hardware, communication middleware, and essential software. Information:

Cybersecurity and government policies

Cybersecurity and government policies (Internal security) Paper-3 PMP Cybersecurity refers to technologies, processes, and rules created to protect computer systems, servers, networks, programs, devices, and data from cyber-attacks. It aims to protect against the unauthorised access to data and misuse of technologies. India&r

Union Budget 2024-25: Highlights –Interim Budget

Union Budget 2024-25: Highlights –Interim Budget A budget is a forecast of the government’s revenue and expenses for a future period, typically the upcoming financial year. The Union Budget gives a detailed account of the government's finances over the previous fiscal year, summarises new tax proposals for the upco

Acculturation

Acculturation India's unusual mix of numerous cultures and its ideals lend themselves to a greater comprehension of the idea of acculturation and its results. Image Source - Haika Deck Meaning of acculturation American geologist John Wesley Powel first used the term "acculturation" in a study for the U.S. Bureau of

I2U2 FOOD PARK

I2U2 FOOD PARK India will provide appropriate land for food parks across the county that will be built in collaboration with Israel, the United States of America, and the United Arab Emirates. The United Arab Emirates (home to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and host of COP28 in 2023 ) announced an investment of USD 2 bi

LABOUR CODE

LABOUR CODE The Central Government notified the implementation of four broad labour code which was introduced in the year 2020 by replacing 29 sets of labour laws: The code on wages 2019 The industrial relations code 2020 The code on social security 2020 The occupational safety, health, and working condition code 2020 Need fo

Organisation Of Turkic State and India-Turkey Relation

Organisation Of Turkic State and India- Turkey Relations Organization of Turkic states is an intergovernmental organization which was framed in 2009 with the aim of promoting comprehensive cooperation among Turkic state. It is constructed on four main themes of common history, common language, common identity, and common cul

Tribal Welfare

Tribal Welfare Tribes not only contribute to the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of India but also play a major role in forests and biodiversity conservation and protection. As per Census 2011, 8.6% of India’s Population constitutes Schedule Tribes. The Constitution of India ensures various provisions for the socio-economic developm

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI): Deep Analysis

Context: "Central Bureau of Investigation: Deep Analysis" is an important topic for UPSC Prelims and GS Paper 2 Introduction The CBI owes its origin to the Delhi Special Police Establishment, established in 1941, to enquire into cases of corruption in the procurement during the Second World War. The CBI

Indo Pacific Region: Detailed Overview

Indo Pacific Region: Detailed Overview The Indo-Pacific Region, sometimes known as the Indo–West Pacific or Indo–Pacific Asia, is a biogeographic region of Earth's seas, comprising the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean, the western and central Pacific Ocean, and the seas connecting the two in the general area of Indonesi