Tag: GS-II

INDIA’S PERFORMANCE IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INDEX

Human Development Report Human Development Reports (HDRs) have been released since 1990 and have explored different themes through the human development approach. The reports are produced by the Human Development Report Office for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Human

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CASTE CENSUS AND RESERVATION

What is a Caste Census? A caste census records individuals’ caste identities during the national census. Helps understand the distribution and socio-economic status of caste groups. Aids in designing affirmative action, reservation policies, and targeted welfare schemes. Historical Context British

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ELECTION COMMISSION’S NEW DIGITAL INTERFACE: ECINET

Overview: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the development of a one-stop digital platform named ECINET. This initiative aims to integrate all election-related services into a single, user-friendly digital interface. Purpose and Objective: To provide a centralized platform

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PRIVATE MEMBERS BILL

Private Member’s Bills PMBs are legislative proposals introduced by Members of Parliament (MPs) who are not Ministers. They represent individual viewpoints, constituency interests, or alternative policy ideas. PMBs can be introduced in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Discussion on

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FINANCIAL ACTION TASK FORCE

What is FATF? It is an intergovernmental body established in 1989 during the G7 Summit in Paris. Objective: To set standards and promote effective implementation of measures to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and other related threats to the integrity

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RIGHT TO DIGITAL ACCESS IS INTEGRAL TO ARTICLE 21

The Supreme Court (SC) of India in the case Amar Jain v. Union of India & Ors, 2025 ruled that inclusive digital access to e-governance and welfare systems is an integral part of the fundamental right to life and liberty, and issued directions to make the digital Know Your Customer

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INDIA’S BATTLE AGAINST POVERTY

India lifted 171 million people out of extreme poverty between 2011-12 and 2022-23. As per the World Bank’s Spring 2025 Poverty and Equity Brief, this marks a major success in poverty alleviation through targeted policies and inclusive growth. World Bank’s

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CHIEF JUSTICE OF INDIA

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was on Tuesday appointed the next Chief Justice of India. He would enter the office of the CJI on May 14, a day after incumbent CJI Justice Sanjiv Khanna retires. Appointment Appointed by the President under

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