Introduction As the Paris Olympics concluded recently, Indian fans had mixed feelings about the country’s performance at the coveted Summer Games. India won six medals and had six fourth-place finishes. India slid from 48th to 71st (based on the tally of 1 silver and 5 bronze). India did not win a single gold medal. However, […]
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Introduction The recently released NSSO’s Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2022-23 offers new insights into the state of nutritional security in India. The HCES 2022-23 report presents comprehensive data on household consumption patterns for both food and non-food items, along with an analysis of per capita daily calorie intake. Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) The
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Introduction Recently, several digital creators have voiced concerns about the Broadcasting Regulation Bill 2024. The draft Bill seeks to regulate the broadcast of news and current affairs programs (excluding print news), requiring compliance with a prescribed program code and advertisement code. According to a CSDS Lok-Niti survey, 29% of respondents consume political material daily on
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Introduction The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 was recently introduced in the Lok Sabha by the Union Minister of Minority Affairs. This bill proposes significant reforms to the Waqf Act of 1995, aiming to overhaul the governance and regulation of waqfs in India. However, it has faced severe criticism from opposition parties, who have labeled it
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Introduction Bangladesh and India celebrated their 50 years of historic relationship in December last year. The relations between the two countries have been identified as ‘a multidimensional fraternal relationship’ – sustaining amid several challenges in the last five decades. From the 1971 Bangladesh War of Independence to the present trends, the historical ties have increasingly
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Introduction On August 5, 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the abrogation of Article 370 and end of “special status” for the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Subsequently, Parliament used its powers under Article 3 of the Constitution, for the first time, to withdraw statehood and create two Union Territories. The Supreme Court in a
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Introduction India has introduced a Critical Mineral Mission in the Budget 2024-25 to enhance domestic production and recycling of crucial minerals such as copper and lithium. These minerals are vital for sectors including defense, agriculture, energy, pharmaceuticals, and telecommunications. Despite their strategic importance, they face supply chain vulnerabilities due to limited availability and concentration in
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Introduction In a landmark judgement, a seven-judge Bench of the Supreme Court has reframed how the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) quota may operate — for the very first time since reservations were introduced in the Constitution in 1950. In a 6:1 ruling, the Bench headed by Chief Justice of India D Y
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Introduction E-waste recycler Attero has announced entry into the D2C sector with the launch of an integrated e-waste Consumer Take-Back platform– Selsmart. The platform aims to transform the e-waste recycling landscape and combat India’s burgeoning e-waste crisis, projected to reach 14 million tonnes by 2030. What is E-waste? Definition: E-waste consists of all waste from
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Introduction Across India’s vast historical landscape, forts stand as silent sentinels, preserving stories of valor, culture, and conquest. These formidable landmarks are scattered throughout the country, acting as gateways to the past and providing glimpses into the rich tapestry of our heritage. Key Characteristics of Forts Thick Walls and Defenses Example: Agra Fort Built by:
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