Why in the news? A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan with its epicentre about 27 km E‑NE of Jalalabad, at a shallow depth of about 8–10 km. Earthquake in Afghanistan Causes of the Earthquake: Tectonic Setting: Afghanistan lies at the collision … Continue reading →

Ordinance Making What is it? Article 123 of the Indian Constitution grants the President of India certain Lawmaking powers, i.e., to Promulgate Ordinances when either of the two Houses of the Parliament is not in session, which makes it impossible … Continue reading →

Executive Power of President He has the power to establish rules for authenticating official documents and instruments, as well as to streamline the administration of government business and allocate tasks among ministers. (Article 77) He has the authority to appoint … Continue reading →

Conditions of the President’s Office He should not be a member of either House of Parliament or a House of the state legislature. If any such person is elected as President, he is deemed to have vacated his seat in … Continue reading →

Basics Articles 52 to 78 in Part V of the Constitution deal with the Union executive that include the President, the VicePresident, the Prime Minister, the council of ministers and the attorney general of India. The President is the head … Continue reading →

NGOs Contributions to Government Programs Last-Mile Delivery: NGOs operate at the grassroots level and often work in areas where government presence is limited. It facilitates the reach of government services, resources, and information to marginalised populations. Skill Development: NGOs contribute … Continue reading →

Hunger and Malnutrition India’s Success Story Increased Food Access: Schemes like PDS and PMGKAY have been successful in ensuring food security for millions, especially during times of crisis like the pandemic. Reduction in Malnutrition: There has been a steady decline … Continue reading →

Skill Training in India Significance Economic Growth: As India aims to become a $5 trillion economy, skill development is essential to create a workforce capable of meeting industry demands.  Example: The Skill India Mission, launched in 2015, aims to train … Continue reading →

Demographic Dividend Definition – The demographic dividend refers to the economic benefit that arises from a favourable demographic structure, where the working-age population exceeds the dependent population, leading to increased productivity and economic growth potential. Prospects and Challenges of Demographic … Continue reading →

States / UTs National Parks and Features Andaman and Nicobar Islands South Button Island National Park Relevance: Smallest national park in India. IUCN Protected Species:  Dugong  – Vulnerable Saddle Peak National Park Location: North Andaman Island Peak: Saddle Peak IUCN … Continue reading →