Category: National & Social Issues

  • Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: Biography, Contributions & Legacies

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar . Indian Polity . Constitution . Mains: General Studies Paper-1,2&3 – Social reform movements, Dalit movements, role in freedom struggle ,onstitution-making, equality, social justice, affirmative action, legal reforms . “We are Indians, firstly and lastly.” – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Introduction “We are Indians, firstly and lastly.”…

  • Naxal mukt Bharat Abhiyan: From Red Zones to Growth Corridors

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Naxal mukt Bharat Abhiyan . Operation Green Hunt . Mains: General Studies Paper 3 – Government strategies to eliminate Naxalism . Left-Wing Extremism and internal security in India . Context- India has made significant strides in curbing Left Wing Extremism, with a sharp decline in affected districts, violence, and Naxalite…

  • Forest Rights Act (FRA)

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Forest Rights Act (FRA) , Minor forest Produce . Indian forest act .Mains: General Studies Paper 2- Injustices faced by Foarest Dwellers, Issues in Implementation of the Forest Rights Act and Way Forward Context- Researchers and campaigners fear that the government has not properly reviewed rejected claims under the Forest…

  • Parakram Diwas,Tribute to Netaji 

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Freedom Struggle and Nationalism Mains: General Studies Paper 1 – Indian National Army (INA), Bose’s Ideology and Vision , Context- Parakram Diwas, celebrated on January 23 each year, pays homage to the indomitable spirit of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, one of India’s most iconic freedom fighters. This day marks…

  • National Voters’ Day 

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: National Voters’ Day , Election . Mains: General Studies Paper 2- Election Commission of India , Representation of People’s Act, 1950 and 1951 , Electoral Reforms . Context- India marks its 15th National Voters’ Day (NVD) , January 25, 2025, celebrating the power and importance of every vote in strengthening…

  • National Youth Day

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: National Youth Day . National Youth Policy (NYP-2024)Mains: General Studies Paper 2 & 4 – Youth Empowerment & Social Justice . Role of Youth in Democracy . Ethical Philosophy & Values of Swami Vivekananda . Character Building & National Development . Context- National Youth Day is observed in India…

  • What is Ebola?

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims:  Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)Mains: General Studies Paper 2 – Health and Medicine . Context- Researchers recently developed the first nanobody-based inhibitors targeting the Ebola virus. What is Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)? Key Challenges in Ebola Response: Lessons Learned from Past Outbreaks: CBL Practice Questions for Prelims – Which of…

  • Tiger Translocation in India

    Tiger Translocation in India

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Tiger Reserves, Project Tiger. Wildlife Protection Act . Mains: General Studies Paper 2&3- Environment, Ecology, and Biodiversity . Policies and schemes for the protection and conservation of the environment and wildlife . Context- National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) approved the translocation of 15 tigers from Madhya Pradesh to Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.…

  • The Debate on Cash Transfers

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan), Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima YojanaMains: General Studies Paper 3- Benefits of Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme, Issues Regarding Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme Context- The Rise of Cash Transfers in Indian Politics Arguments Against the Cash Transfer Policy: The Problematic Assumptions…

  • Jadav Payeng ,  “Forest Man of India.”

    Jadav Payeng ,  “Forest Man of India.”

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims:– Biodiversity and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper 3 – Conservation, Environmental Pollution, and Degradation Context- A person who is deeply committed to protecting nature and restoring forests can be called a “Forest Man.” This individual has dedicated their life to planting trees and reviving barren lands, creating thriving forests. Their…