Mains > Environment & Ecology > Global warming > Reports and indices
IN NEWS:
The first part of the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) of the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was released recently.
IPCC:
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is...
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- For Mains, the statistical findings and predictions of IPCC AR6 can be used in essays and questions related to climate change in GS 1 and GS 3.
- For Prelims, questions on IPCC, its founding members, reports published by the IPCC and its key findings can be asked.
Mains > Polity > Judiciary > Women and Child issues
WHY IN NEWS?
Recently collegium headed by Chief Justice of India paved the way for a woman judge to head the judiciary in 2027. This is a welcome step and has raised the larger issue of more representation of women...
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- Mains: Questions can be expected on gender gap in judiciary, need for improving women representation, challenges associated with it etc.
- Prelims: Questions can be asked on Constitutional provisions related to appointment of Judges, features of collegium system etc.
Mains > International relations > Economic Groupings > International groupings
IN NEWS:
India will host the G-20 summit for the first time in 2023 and will hold the Presidency of the grouping from December 1, 2022. Also, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has been appointed In...
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- For Mains, questions on G20 can be asked in GS 2 (International Relations). The content can also be used in questions related to global financial stability, institutional reforms and sustainable development.
- For Prelims, question on members of G20 was asked in 2020. Similarly, questions on members, features of G20, locations of its summits and presidentship can be asked.
Mains > Agriculture > Crops > Plantation crops
WHY IN NEWS?
Government of India recently launched a Mission on Oil palm to be known as the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) as a new Centrally Sponsored Scheme with a special focus on the Nor...
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- Mains: Questions can be expected on significance and scope of palm oil cultivation in India, challenges associated with it etc.
- Prelims: Questions can be asked on salient features of National Mission on Edible Oil-Oil Palm, important facts related to edible oil production in India etc.
Mains > Industry and infrastructure > Infrastructure & Investment models > Metro rail
IN NEWS:
Committee for rationalisation of government bodies and proposal for the Ministry of Railways has called for major reforms in the Indian railways such as closure of major establishments, merger of decades-o...
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- For Mains, questions on railways can be asked in GS 3 (Infrastructure). The content can also be used in questions related to Indian society and national integration.
- For Prelims, questions on the history of railways, new trains, routes and initiatives by the Ministry of Railways can be asked.
Mains > Constitution > Local self governance > Panchayati Raj
WHY IN NEWS?
With panchayats emerging as front warriors in the collective fight against COVID-19 pandemic, the critical importance of rural self-government institutions was once again established.
EVOLUTION OF...
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- Mains: Questions can be expected on evolution local government institutions in India, issues associated with the Panchayati Raj system, steps taken to strengthen the same etc.
- Prelims: Questions can be asked on Constitutional provisions related to Panchayat and Municipality, salient features of Gram Swaraj Abhiyan etc.
Mains > Economic Development > Indian Economy and issues > Banking sector
WHY IN NEWS
The Cabinet on 16th September 2021 cleared a Rs.30,600 crore guarantee programme for securities to be issued by the newly incorporated ‘National Asset Reconstruction Company (NARCL)’ for tak...
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- Mains: Questions can be expected on issues associated with bad banks, steps needed to resolve NPA issue in Indian banking sector etc.
- Prelims: Questions can be asked on salient feature of National Asset Reconstruction Company, major functions of RBI etc.
Mains > Social justice > Government Policies > Women and Child issues
WHY IN NEWS
In July 2021, the Parliament of India passed an amendment bill to strengthen the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
STATISTICS:
Incidence of crime:
The tota...
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- Mains: Questions can be expected on salient features of Juvenile Justice Act, issues associated with it and suggestions to improve the same.
- Prelims: Questions can be asked on salient features of Juvenile Justice Act, Constitutional provisions related to child welfare etc.
Mains > Economic Development > Indian Economy and issues > Energy security
WHY IN NEWS
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), the flagship arm of state-run Coal India Limited (CIL), had increased the coal supply to the power sector to avoid power crisis. The country’s power plants...
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- Mains: Questions can be expected on the challenges and prospects of India’s power sector, issues with DISCOMS etc. This input can also be utilized in answering questions related to energy security, affordable energy etc.
- Prelims: Questions can be asked on energy mix of India, Energy Transition Index, UDAY scheme, Saubhagya Scheme, SAMADHAN scheme etc.
Mains > Polity > Executive > Security forces and Police
WHY IN NEWS?
The Delhi Police has complied with the 2006 Supreme Court judgment on police reforms and separated law and order duties from investigation.
BACKGROUND
Under the Constitution, police is a sub...
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- Prelims: Questions can be asked salient features of Model Police Act, National Crime Records Bureau etc.
- Mains: Questions related to police reforms in India, criminal justice system etc can be asked. This input can be utilized in answering questions related to structure and functioning of the executive.
