A New Dawn for Peace in Northeast India
GS-3 Internal Security
Preface
Northeast India, comprising eight states, has been witnessing insurgency since the 1950s, with various armed groups fighting against the Indian state for different reasons.
A New Dawn for Peace in Northeast India
GS-3 Internal Security
Preface
Northeast India, comprising eight states, has been witnessing insurgency since the 1950s, with various armed groups fighting against the Indian state for different reasons.
GS1- Social justice
Introduction
As per the 2011 census, Scheduled Tribes account for 8.6% of India's total population and constitute 11.3% of the rural population. India is home to more than 600 tribes distributed across five major tribal belts. The distribution pattern exhibits a notable clustering tendency, concentrating in isolated pockets, particularly in regions unsuitable for settled agriculture.
GS1 - Human geography
Introduction
In the intricate spectrum of human societies, the concepts of fertility and fecundity stand as crucial indicators of reproductive health. Fertility, representing actual reproductive performance, and fecundity, denoting the biological potential for reproduction, are multifaceted phenomena shaped by a complex interplay of biological, cultural, and socioeconomic factors.
E-cigarettes are electronic devices powered by batteries, designed to function by heating a liquid substance into an aerosol, which users then inhale and exhale.
GS1- Society
Decentralised dynamics: Redefining Prosperity Beyond Government Reach
GS Paper - 1
Why in the news?
The Indian government recently implemented an immediate ban on the utilization of sugarcane juice or sugar syrup by sugar mills and distilleries for ethanol production.
GS2- Governance
In the news
Delay in Issuing ST Certificates for Hatti Community in Himachal Pradesh.
GS2-Governance
Introduction
The establishment of a fair and effective legal system crucially relies on the implementation of efficient police reforms and unwavering accountability.
GS1-Geography
The Cauvery Water Dispute is a protracted conflict between the Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka over the allocation of water from the Cauvery River. This dispute, rooted in historical agreements, has been a source of tension for over a century.
GS Paper - 1, 2
Why in the news?: The UNODC and UN Women jointly published a study titled "Gender-related Killings of Women and Girls (Femicide/Feminicide)," which unveiled a rise in gender-related killings of women and girls during the year 2022.
GS-2 Polity and Governance
About tribes in India : India is a country of diversity, with a rich and varied cultural heritage. Among the diverse population of India, there are 705 Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities, who constitute 8.6% of the country’s population.
GS Paper - 3
Why in the News? : India has begun crafting a National Security Strategy after thorough deliberations. The National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) is currently collecting input from various central ministries and departments.