GOVERNANCE/ ECONOMY/ SOCIETY Topic: General Studies 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources  Shrinking Economy and Urban Jobs Context: As per the economy and employment’s recent data …

NATIONAL/ENVIRONMENT Topic: General Studies 3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Loss of forest and tree cover: Conserving through Cash for Conservation System Context: The unprecedented breadths of the wildfires over three western states of the US, combined …

India & China agree on Five Point Plan Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – International relations & GS-III – Cybersecurity In news Recently, India and China have agreed on a five points plan to disengage troops and reduce tensions …

Hybrid Data Warfare by China Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – International relations & GS-III – Cybersecurity In news The Chinese company Zhenhua Data Information Technology Co. Limited is monitoring over 10,000 Indian individuals and organisations in its global …

Administration of Assam Rifles Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate. In news Recently, the Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to take a decision on the issue of bringing Assam …

Delhi Master Plan 2041 Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Policies and Interventions & GS-III – Pollution; Climate Change In news Recently, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has decided to hold public consultations for the preparation of the Master …

SOCIETY / GOVERNANCE/ SECURITY Topic: General Studies 2: Formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.  Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.  Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, and how …

INTERNATIONAL / SECURITY Topic: General Studies 2: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.  Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.  Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) | A counter-coalition of Eurasian power Context: …

SAROD-Ports: Dispute Resolution Mechanism launched Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Ease of Doing Business In news ‘SAROD-Ports’ (Society for Affordable Redressal of Disputes – Ports) through virtual ceremony in New Delhi was recently launched. Launched by: The Union …

Ease of Doing Business Rankings of the States: DPIIT Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Ease of Doing Business In news 4th edition of Ease of Doing Business Rankings based on the State Business Reform Action Plan (State BRAP) …

Extension of Tenure of Standing Committees may be extended Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Parliament In news The Rajya Sabha Secretariat is considering changing the rules governing the Departmentally-Related Standing Committees’ (DRSC) tenure to make it to two …

Kiran: Mental Health Rehabilitation Helpline launched Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II- Health In news 24/7 toll-free helpline ‘Kiran’ was recently launched. Launched by: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment  Objective: To provide support to people facing anxiety, stress, …

Flying V Aircraft  Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III- Defence In news The first real test flight of the scaled model of the ‘Flying V’ aircraft was successfully conducted. Key takeaways Flying V is a futuristic and fuel-efficient long-distance aircraft …

Rogan Art: Gujarat Part of: GS Prelims and GS-I- Art and Culture In news Rogan art (hand painting on cloth) was recently in news because it is facing an unprecedented challenge due to pandemic. Important value additions With origins in …