Proposal for Permanent Constitution Benches in the Supreme Court of India Context: The Supreme Court of India, operating within the domains of original, appellate, and advisory jurisdictions, is contemplating structural reforms. This includes the establishment of Constitution Benches as a constant feature, aiming to address […]
Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) Context: The idea to create self-sustaining, community-driven entities governed by smart contracts on blockchain networks has paved way to a groundbreaking innovation– Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs). Operating without a central authority, these digital entities leverage smart contracts and member consensus, often […]
Clearing the Air – A Call to Electrify India’s Truck Fleet Context: The air quality index (AQI) in various Indian cities has frequently dipped into hazardous levels, posing severe health risks to millions. The key contributors to urban smog, as outlined by critical studies, […]
Supreme Court’s Move on Governors’ Veto Power Context: In parliamentary democracy, the recent intervention by the Supreme Court regarding the authority of Governors in the legislative process marks a noteworthy development. The specific case from Punjab, where Governor Banwarilal Purohit chose to withhold assent to […]
Climate Smart Agriculture Context: The surge in population and dietary shifts alongside repercussions of climate change, heat waves , flash floods and droughts, it compounds the demand for food, intensifying the strain on the already taxed agricultural systems. Relevance: GS – 03 (Environmental Pollution & […]
COP 28: India’s equity demand Context: Global warming and cumulative carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions share an intricate relationship. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) highlights the growing share of emissions in developing countries to meet their social and developmental needs. The Paris […]
A $5 trillion economy Context: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojna for five more years, aiming to provide 5 kg of free foodgrains every month to beneficiaries of the National Food Security Act. The announcement raises questions […]
Haryana’s employment reservation law Context: The Punjab and Haryana High Court, on November 17, declared the Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020, unconstitutional. This Act, enacted in 2021, aimed to secure 75% reservation for locals in private sector jobs in Haryana. Relevance: GS-02 […]
India’s Income Challenge and Global Paradigm Shifts Context: The Indian economy is grappling with an incomes problem rather than a growth problem, leading to debates on job creation and skepticism about government data. This situation prompts a comparison with the U.S. economy, where headline economic […]
OECD’s Insights for Global Action Context: The recent report by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) brings forth critical insights into the climate finance commitments of economically developed countries, particularly in the context of their promise to mobilize $100 billion annually towards […]