Youth in Politics
Theme:-- Youth have always been in politics especially at the time of reform movements. Most of these young people are in informal politics rather than formal politics. Ex – Social movements, Pressure groups etc.
- There are some formal student wings
Smart Cities Mission – Benefits & Challenges
Theme:- On 25th June 2015, the government of India launched ‘Smart Cities Mission‘.
- The concept of ‘Smart cities‘ was born in 2008 when IBM introduced this concept as a part of its ‘Smarter Planet Initiative‘.
- There are some successful
Net neutrality
Theme:- Since November 2022, the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) which represents three major telecom operators Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and Reliance Jio has been demanding for a reasonable ‘usage fee’ from OTT communication service providers such as WhatsApp
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme – Pros and Cons
Background :-- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme’s aim is to transfer subsides, scholarships and other welfare benefits directly to the bank accounts of beneficiaries.
- It was launched on 1st January 2013.
- Aadhar cards – a unique identification cards based on
Should attempt to suicide be decriminalized?
In Favor :-- The person, who attempts suicide feels devastated in life already. If she/he dies, there is no question of arrest. But if failed, her/his life may become more miserable because of punishment. So, there are arguments that section
