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China + 1 strategy

Mains > International relations > India and Global Regions > India-China

IN NEWS: Recent studies consider India and Vietnam as attractive alternatives for China plus one strategy. CHINA PLUS ONE STRATEGY: Coined back in 2013, it is a global business strategy in which companie...

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For Mains, questions on the topic can be asked in GS 3 (Economic development) and GS 2 (International relations). The content can also be used in questions related to infrastructure and investment.
For Prelims, questions on various government measures and reports/indices can be asked.

FEB 3

Light pollution

Mains > Environment & Ecology > Pollution > Protected Area

IN NEWS: Recently, the district administration of Ladakh designated six hamlets within the Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary a “dark sky reserve”, an area whose skies were free of light pollution. As the ...

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For mains, harmful impacts of light pollutions and solutions to combat the light pollution can be expected.
For prelims, questions can be expected on International Dark Sky Association (IDSA), dark sky reserves, Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary etc.

FEB 2

Renewable energy in India

Mains > Science and Technology > Energy > Renewable energy

IN NEWS: India’s financial sector is highly exposed to the risks of the economy transitioning from being largely dependent on fossil fuel to clean energy, says a study in the Global Environmental Change journ...

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For Prelims, questions on various schemes and policies, newly opened renewable power plants in news etc. can be asked.
For Mains, questions on renewable energy can be asked in GS 3. The content can also be asked in questions related to sustainable development, environmental conservation and climate change.

FEB 1

Constitutional Morality

Mains > Constitution > Indian Constitution > Features of constitution

IN NEWS: As India marks the completion of 74 years of constitutional functioning, constitutional morality has phenomenally shaped the trajectory of Indian democracy. WHAT IS CONSTITUTIONAL MORALITY? Cons...

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For mains, question can be asked to explain the doctrine of constitutional morality with judgements associated with it, also, criticisms of the doctrine can be asked.
For prelims, questions can be expected on preamble, fundamental rights and duties, doctrine of separation of powers etc.

JAN 31

Global layoffs and impact on India

Mains > Economic Development > Indian Economy and issues > Information technology

IN NEWS: Several technology companies, including giants like Google-parent Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, and Facebook-owner Meta, laid off more than 1,50,000 employees in 2022 and over 40,000 in January of this year...

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For Mains, questions on layoff and employment can be asked in GS 3 (Economic development)
For Prelims, questions on the impact of inflation, Phillips curve, government initiatives associated with skilling and promoting ease of doing business can be asked.
Extra reading: Ease of doing business in Indiahttps://www.ilearncana.com/details/EASE-OF-DOING-BUSINESS-IN-INDIA/688

JAN 31

Taxing farmers' income

Mains > Economic Development > Indian Economy and issues > Agri productivity

IN NEWS: In a recently published news article, Bibek Debroy, chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, has argued for taxing farmers’ income. HISTORY: During the colonial p...

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For Mains, questions on taxing agriculture can be asked in GS 3. The content can also be used in questions related to reforms in agriculture.
For Prelims, questions on the basics of taxation and various provisions related with taxation in India may be asked.

JAN 30

Aditya-L1 Mission - India’s First Solar Mission

Preliminary > Science and Technology > Space technology > ISRO Missions

Why in news? Recently, the Visible Line Emission Coronagraph (VLEC), the primary payload on board Aditya-L1, was handed over to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA...

JAN 30

Mughal Gardens

Preliminary > Art and Culture > Architecture > Miscellaneous

Why in news? The Mughal Gardens at the Rashtrapati Bhavan (President’s House) in Delhi have been renamed as Amrit Udyan. About Mughal Gardens: The concept of a planned garden, also known ...

JAN 30

Kashmiri Pashmina Shawl

Preliminary > Art and Culture > Miscellaneous > GI Tags

Why in news? Kashmir’s famed pashmina shawls, known for centuries for their signature intricate buta or paisley patterns, got a French touch. The transformation, where Kashmiri shawls were adorned with abst...

JAN 30

Ettikoppaka Toy craft

Preliminary > Art and Culture > Miscellaneous > handicrafts

Why in news? The Union Government announced to confer Padma Shri to C.V Raju, an Etikoppaka wooden toy craft artists. About Ettikoppaka Toy craft: These are traditional toys of Andhra Pradesh These tra...

JAN 28