General Studies Paper -2
Context: The Union Cabinet recently gave its approval for the signing of Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of India and the Royal Government of Bhutan.
About
Expected Benefits of MoU
India-Bhutan Relations: An Overview
Major Areas of Cooperation
Hydropower Cooperation
Bilateral Trade
Border Management
Water Resource Management
Educational and Cultural Cooperation
ITEC Training Programme Scheme
Challenges
Measures Needed
Strengthening Economic Cooperation: India can invest in infrastructure development, tourism, and other sectors to diversify Bhutan’s economy and reduce its dependence.
Way Forward
General Studies Paper -2
Context:
About
Major Highlights of the Report
Child Mortality in India: Status and Trends
Major Causes of Child Mortality in India
Measures to Reduce Child Mortality
Improving Maternal Health
Combating Childhood Illnesses
Addressing Malnutrition
Public Awareness
Additional Measures
Way Ahead
General Studies Paper -3
Context: The United Nations Development Programme has released the Human Development Report 2023-24.
About Human Development Index (HDI)
Major Findings
India’s Progress in HDI Since 1990 India has shown remarkable progress in human development over the years. Since 1990, life expectancy at birth has risen by 9.1 years; expected years of schooling have increased by 4.6 years, and mean years of schooling have grown by 3.8 years. India’s GNI per capita has grown by approximately 287 percent. |
Recommendation as per the Report for Improvement in HDI:
General Studies Paper -2
Context: A committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind submitted a report on the ‘One Nation One Election’ initiative to the President.
Background
Suggestions of the Panel
Arguments In Favour of One Nation One Election
Arguments Against One Nation One Election
Way Ahead
General Studies Paper -3
Context: The average global sea surface temperature (SST) for February 2024 stood at 21.06 degree Celsius, the highest ever in a dataset that goes back to 1979.
Reasons for Rising SST
Impact of Rising SST
Conclusion
General Studies Paper -3
Context: The minister of Earth Sciences confirmed that the Samudrayaan mission is scheduled to explore the bed of the ocean by 2025 end.
India’s Deep Ocean Mission (DOM)
Samudrayaan Mission
Matsya6000
Significance
General Studies Paper -2
Context: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) celebrated its 19th Foundation Day on 12th March, 2024.
About
What rights do Children Have?
Constitutional Rights of Children in India
India have following major Acts for children:
General Studies Paper -2
Context: The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) recently asked its regional offices to ensure that “all public buildings are accessible to people with disabilities”.
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)
India’s disability law: Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016
Issues/ Challenges
Measures needed
Government Schemes and Initiatives
Conclusion
General Studies Paper -3
Context: India recently successfully tested a new Agni-V missile with MIRV (Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle) technology, capable of carrying multiple warheads and striking multiple targets.
MIRV technology
Advantages of MIRV Technology
Agni-V Missile: One Missile, Many Weapons
General Studies Paper -2
Context: The Ministry of Home Affairs notified the Citizenship Amendment Rules under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) which was enacted in December 2019.
Background
Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019
Issues/Challenges
Government’s stand
What lies ahead?
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