What are the various ways in which groundwater resources are being depleted? Which regions have the worst groundwater situation? What can be done to address the issue?

  India only has 4% of the world’s freshwater resources despite having 17% of the world’s population. India not only faces a water shortage, but groundwater exploitation has been increasing for a long time.  Groundwater depletion: In India, there are times of the year when there is a severe water scarcity in several areas. A ..

Topics: GS-III: Conservation Environmental Pollution Degradation

In view of the recent geopolitical tensions, how can India ensure its energy security? What are the challenges presented by these geo-political tensions? Suggest a way forward.

  India is dependent on imports for majority of its fuel supply. The ongoing geopolitical tensions around the world, including Russia-Ukraine war, tensions among gulf nations, have severely impacted India’s energy security. Geopolitical dynamics: Due to the Covid-19 epidemic, major oil-producing nations drastically reduced oil output.  The supply routes have been hampered by the Russian-Ukrainian ..

Topics: GS-III: Infrastructure Energy Sector

Comment on the situation of the informal sector in India. What are the challenges faced by them? Enumerate the government’s initiatives to benefit this sector.

  The informal economy is a widespread and worldwide phenomena. The informal sector employs over 60% of the world’s population, according to the International Labor Organization. Informal sector in India: Despite being more common in emerging and developing nations, this also plays a significant role in established economies. A sizable portion of the population often ..

Topics: GS-II: Mechanisms Laws for Protection of Vulnerable Sections • GS-III: Economic Growth Development • GS-III: Inclusive Growth and Issues Arising From It • GS-III: Indian Economy Issues Relating to Planning

What was India’s role in the two World Wars? Why was India involved?

Two historical events that permanently changed the course of history were the First and Second World Wars. Although Indian soldiers made a significant contribution to the war, their work is not well acknowledged in India. Background of world wars: The Great War, usually referred to as World War I, lasted from July 28, 1914, through ..

Topics: GS-I: World War I World War Ii

Discuss the need to regulate the content on television channels in India. How is India regulating satellite TV channels?

Guidelines for Uplinking and Downlinking of Television Channels in India, 2022, were recently adopted by the Union Cabinet. Key highlights: Every day for 30 minutes, television networks will have to air programming that is in the public interest or in the interest of the nation.  Sports, wildlife, and foreign channels, however, will be exempt from ..

Topics: GS-II: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in Various Sectors

In light of a group of 16 countries, led by Vanuatu, approaching the International Court of Justice to seek a clarification of state obligations with regards to climate action, comment on the significance of the initiatives being taken by this small Pacific island nation. What is the way ahead?

  In order to define the rights and duties of states under international law in respect to the negative impacts of climate change, a core group of 16 nations, led by Vanuatu, will present a draft law before the general assembly in December. Background: Without substantial progress at the next COP27 climate conference in Egypt, ..

Topics: GS-II: Developed Versus Developing Countries Indias Interests • GS-II: Important International Institutions Agencies and Fora • GS-III: Conservation Environmental Pollution Degradation • GS-III: Environmental Impact Assessment