by admin_ NCSCIAS | May 5, 2025 | Courses
India Strategic Diplomacy to Isolate Pakistan in the Islamic World Why in News? Amid renewed tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack, India has intensified its diplomatic outreach to key Islamic nations—Saudi Arabia, UAE, and even the Taliban in Afghanistan—to...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | May 5, 2025 | Courses
China Strategic Southeast Asia Outreach amid U.S. Tariffs and Indo-Pacific Rivalries Why in News? Chinese President Xi Jinping’s three-nation tour of Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia from April 14–18, 2025) has marked a significant shift in Beijing’s...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | May 5, 2025 | Courses
The Debate Over Caste Census and Its Impact on Indian Politics Why in News? The Central government’s decision to include caste enumeration in the next national Census marks a dramatic policy shift and has ignited political and ideological debates across party lines....
by admin_ NCSCIAS | May 5, 2025 | Courses
Private Member Bills, A Forgotten Tool of Parliamentary Democracy Why in News? There is a growing concern among scholars and parliamentary assistants over the declining role and relevance of Private Member’s Bills (PMBs) in Indian parliamentary proceedings. This...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | May 1, 2025 | Courses
India Science Sector Faces a Crisis, Need to Retain Committed Scientists Why in News? A recent report analyzing public-funded Research and Development (R&D) institutions in India has raised serious concerns over a significant decline in the number of permanent...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | May 1, 2025 | Courses
India Bonded Labour Crisis, An Unseen Tragedy on Labour Day Why in News? As the world observed International Labour Day on May 1, India’s dark underbelly of bonded and forced labour came into focus again. Despite being outlawed, millions in India—especially from...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | May 1, 2025 | Courses
Supreme Court Emphasizes Need for Oversight on State Surveillance Measures Why in News? A recent Supreme Court Bench, during hearings on the alleged use of the Pegasus spyware, emphasized that state surveillance must not override democratic freedoms and must be...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | May 1, 2025 | Courses
U.S. Calls for De-escalation Between India and Pakistan Amid Rising Tensions Why in News? Amid escalating tensions following the Pulwama terror attack, the United States has called upon both India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and avoid further conflict, urging...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | May 1, 2025 | Courses
Cabinet Approves Caste Based Enumeration in Upcoming Census Why in News? For the first time since independence, the Indian Cabinet has approved the inclusion of caste enumeration in the upcoming Census, marking a major shift in data policy and governance. The decision...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | May 1, 2025 | Courses
Redefining Nationhood, India’s Cultural Legacy vs. Pakistan Two-Nation Theory Why in News? The recent discourse surrounding national identity, triggered by terrorist incidents like the Pahalgam attack, has reignited debates about religious nationalism and...
