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Indus Water Treaty: Key Agreement Between India & Pakistan | UPSC

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Introduction Negotiated in 1960 between India and Pakistan as a key transboundary water-sharing mechanism. Divides the control of six rivers in the Indus River basin between the two nations. India controls the eastern rivers (Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi) while Pakistan controls the western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab).   India issued a formal notice to Pakistan […]

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Bulldozer Justice: A Controversial Approach to Law & Order | UPSC

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Introduction Recently, the Supreme Court of India condemned the growing trend of ‘Bulldozer Justice’, where properties are being demolished as a form of punishment for criminal accusations.  The court has put a stay on these demolition drives until October 31, emphasizing that demolishing properties solely based on criminal allegations is not justifiable. Definition Bulldozer Justice

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Food vs Cars Dilemma: Balancing Sustainability & Mobility | UPSC

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Introduction Following the long-standing debate of ‘food versus fuel,’ a new dilemma has arisen: ‘food vs. cars. The ‘food versus fuel’ debate focused on the conflict between using agricultural crops such as sugarcane, rice, maize, palm, and soybeans for the production of ethanol and biodiesel, as opposed to using these crops for food production.  The

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India-UAE: A Strong Partnership Explore Trade, Investment | UPSC

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Introduction India and the UAE share strong bilateral relations rooted in historical ties, cultural connections, and mutual aspirations. Diplomatic relations between India and the UAE were formally established in 1972. The UAE opened its Embassy in India in 1972, while India established its Embassy in the UAE in 1973. The relationship saw a major shift

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Indian Migrants: A Journey Across Borders | UPSC

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Introduction Recently, the first batch of Indian workers left for Israel to address a labour shortage in its construction sector, which arose after a ban on Palestinian workers. An investigation has revealed a significant skill mismatch between the abilities of Indian workers and the expectations in Israel’s construction sector. Some of the workers have returned

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Road Safety in India Challenges & Government Policies | UPSC

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Introduction The ‘India Status Report on Road Safety 2024,’ prepared by the TRIP Centre at IIT Delhi, underscores the insufficient attention given to road safety in India.  It highlights the country’s slow progress in achieving international targets for reducing road accident fatalities.  The report also stresses the inherent link between road construction, mobility, and the

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Explore Public Health Sector Challenges & Advancements | UPSC

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Introduction The Union Budget 2024-25 has faced criticism for its insufficient emphasis on the social sector, particularly public health.  Earlier this year, the Supreme Court of India raised concerns about the increasing out-of-pocket healthcare expenses in the country, attributing this issue to the lack of a strong public health infrastructure. Definition of Public Health According

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Health Cover for Senior Citizens Best Plans & Benefits | UPSC

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Introduction The Central Government has recently expanded the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to include senior citizens above the age of 70. This move marks a significant advancement toward universal healthcare in India. The scheme now offers an annual health coverage of Rs 5 lakh, benefiting approximately six crore people—around 5 percent

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Right to Disconnect: A Digital Detox for a Healthier Life | UPSC

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Introduction  Australia recently passed the ‘Right to Disconnect’ law, which allows employees to disregard work-related calls and messages after office hours.  This legislation aims to promote work-life balance and address concerns about the increasingly blurred boundaries between work and personal life in the digital age.  Similar calls for such measures are gaining momentum in other

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Arrest of Telegram CEO Global Debate on Digital Privacy | UPSC

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Introduction  Recently, Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, was arrested in Paris on multiple serious charges, including enabling the distribution of child sexual abuse material on the app, facilitating drug trafficking, and refusing to cooperate with law enforcement.  This arrest has intensified the debate over the responsibility of digital platform owners for user-generated content. Key

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