GS-II refers to the General Studies Paper II in the civil services examination. It covers various subjects. These include Indian polity, governance, and international relations. The paper assesses knowledge of the Constitution and laws. It also examines the functioning of the Indian political system. Candidates must understand socio-economic development. Current affairs related to these topics are crucial for success.
In early January 2024, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) initiated a campaign to register citizens for two proposed welfare schemes - the Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana and the...
The recent amendment to the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, has ignited a fierce debate in India. On December 20, 2023, the Union Law Ministry modified Rule 93(2)(a)...
The recent appointment of Sriram Krishnan as Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence marks changes in U.S. immigration policy. Krishnan's role at the White House Office of Science...
Farmers in Punjab have been protesting at the Khanauri and Shambhu borders of Punjab and Haryana. Their main demand is for legal status for the Minimum Support Price...
The Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) Grants have been released for the financial year 2024-25. This initiative focuses on enhancing the financial autonomy of rural local bodies in...
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched a pilot project to construct cattle shelters along national highways. This initiative aims to enhance road safety and manage...
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has introduced the Sanjeevani Yojana to provide free medical treatment for senior citizens aged 60 and above. This initiative aims to address the...
In December 2024, the Supreme Court of India addressed the critical shortage of doctors in the country. The court ordered the Medical Counselling Committee to conduct a special...
India has made strides in gender budgeting over the past two decades. By 2024, the gender budget share has risen to 6.8% of total expenditure. This marks a...
The recent political landscape in the United States has seen changes regarding transgender rights. With the election of Donald Trump, a wave of policies aimed at restricting transgender...
