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#UPSC QNA Current affairs Why Ladakh is at Unrest? GS-2 1. What led to the protests in Ladakh? * The abrogation of Article 370 and the subsequent creation of Ladakh as a UT without a legislature has led to concerns among the local population about the loss of identity, resources, and bureaucratic overreach. 2. What are the demands of the protesters? * The Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have demanded a full-fledged legislature, constitutional safeguards under the Sixth Schedule, separate Lok Sabha seats for Leh and Kargil districts, and job reservations for locals. 3. How has the creation of Ladakh as a UT impacted the region? * The creation of Ladakh as a UT has led to fears of demographic changes, loss of distinct identity, and economic disempowerment. The region has also seen a lack of political representation and job opportunities. 4. How has the Centre responded to the protests? * The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, is scheduled to meet representatives from the region on February 19 in New Delhi. The meeting will determine the tone of protests in the coming days as the country goes to the polls.

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#UPSC #MENTORSHIP GS-1 Social Issues- Women and Gender 1. India's Commitment to Gender Equity and Equality * The Government of India has prioritized gender equity and equality in its development agenda * Initiatives such as the Alliance for Global Good - Gender Equity and Equality aim to accelerate women-led development and address gender-related issues 2. Success Stories in Women's Empowerment * India has made significant progress in women's empowerment, including increased female labor force participation and enrolment in higher education * Self-help groups in rural India have improved the socio-economic conditions of women in these areas 3. Global Recognition and Partnership * Global leaders are acknowledging India's success in women's empowerment and learning from its initiatives * The World Economic Forum and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation are partnering with India to drive inclusive development 4. Opportunities for Industry and the Global Community * The Alliance for Global Good - Gender Equity and Equality provides an opportunity for industry and the global community to invest in proven programs and initiatives and work collectively towards increased engagement and leadership of women within the economy. Sure, here are some numerical facts from the article: 1. 37%: The female labor force participation rate in India in 2022-23, up from 23.3% in 2017-18. 2. 28%: The increase in female enrolment in higher education in the last 10 years. 3. 43%: The share of women in STEM courses, which is one of the highest enrolment rates in the world. 4. 9 crore: The number of women in 83 lakh self-help groups in rural India, improving socio-economic conditions. 5. $27 billion: The allocation for the gender budget in 2023-24, a manifestation of the government's commitment to advancing women-led development. 6. 100%: The reservation of seats for women in Parliament and State Assemblies through the Women's Reservation Bill. For daily Current affairs Summary, follow—-> @UpscwithDS

Important pointers for Elections #UPSC #Mentorship Heading 1: National-level elections in 2024 * Map 1 shows the countries going to the polls or have already completed elections in 2024 * Sweden, U.S., France, Portugal, and Russia are among the countries with upcoming elections Heading 2: Free and fair elections index * Chart 2 shows the free and fair elections index for 2022, with larger circles indicating a higher voting population * India, Russia, and Pakistan have low scores, while Indonesia, Mongolia, and South Korea have high scores Heading 3: Change in free and fair elections index between 2012 and 2022 * Chart 3 shows the change in the free and fair elections index between 2012 and 2022, with some countries experiencing improvements while others have seen declines * Comoros, Hungary, Bangladesh, Poland, and India have seen significant changes

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IMPORTANT FOR #UPSC PRELIMS AND MAINS Daily #QNA Summary and #Mentorship with Deepanshu Sir 1. Charan Singh's vision for farmers' welfare: * He proposed 60% reservations for farmers' children in government jobs and educational institutions to address the urban-rural divide and provide representation to the actual tillers of the soil. * He saw reservations as a means to set right the principle of privilege enjoyed by urban dwellers and to improve efficiency in government departments. 2. Land reform laws and their impact: * Singh's three land reform laws in UP, including the Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1950, the UP Consolidation of Holdings Act, 1953, and the UP Imposition of Ceiling on Land Holdings Act, 1960, transformed the agricultural economy of the state. * These laws benefited the erstwhile hereditary tenant-cultivators, mainly from OBC castes, and created a socially and politically empowered middle peasantry. 3. Criticism and relevance: * Singh's proposal for 60% reservations was criticized for being excessive and for excluding landless laborers, who constituted 28.1% of the total agricultural workforce. * Singh's response was that he had no objection to including agricultural laborers, but would put the percentage at 75 instead of 60. * The relevance of Singh's ideas today lies in the demands of landowning peasant castes such as Jats, Marathas, Patidars, and Kapus for OBC status. 4. Legacy and impact on agriculture: * Singh's land reform laws and his push for reservations helped create a socially and politically empowered middle peasantry, which saw its economic fortunes rise with the Green Revolution. * However, the socio-economic status of this class has eroded in recent decades due to plateauing yields, rising production costs, and climate change. * The takers for reservations in government jobs for farmers' children would arguably be more now than when Singh first mooted it.

Good morning Daily #QNA and #Mentorship with Deepanshu Sir GS-1/2 Summary 1. The Dangers of Coaching Centres: * Coaching centres have become parallel systems that are not regulated * Students are moving away from schools and into coaching centres, dismissing the value of school education * The coaching culture does not address the needs of the teenage brain, leading to anxiety, stress, and suicide 2. The Importance of School Education: * Schools are the only institutions that can cultivate agency and impart a wholesome education * Schools provide a nurturing and supportive environment that is essential for children's mental health and well-being * The National Education Policy emphasizes mental health, learning, and understanding, which cannot be achieved through coaching centres alone 3. The Need for a Shared Vision for Education: * The obsession with coaching will never be able to validate and strengthen new ideas, approaches, and research required for human flourishing * Prioritizing well-being, agency, and mental health is the need of the hour * A shared vision for education is necessary to ensure that all children have access to a holistic and meaningful education 4. The Role of Parents and Schools in Preventing Suicides: * Parents and schools must work together to counsel children and prevent them from succumbing to peer pressure * Children need communities that are nurturing, supportive, and caring * The teenage brain is vulnerable, and young adults need a lot of downtime through sleep, social interaction, reflection, and developing their identities.

Daily Summary of Important editorials #QNA for UPSC GS-2 IR #Mentorship with Deepanshu Singh Decline of American Leadership: * The US is no longer the dominant power in the international system * Washington's emphasis on military expeditionism and its numerous military bases around the world have diminished its credibility * The US has withdrawn from several international obligations and has been criticized for its polarization and lack of legitimacy 2. Shift in Power Equations: * The rise of China and Russia as geopolitical players is challenging the US's dominance * The leaders of these countries are determined to maintain their authoritarian regimes and reshape the international system * The US is facing internal dissonance and has failed to assume leadership in several areas, such as artificial intelligence 3. Challenges to Legitimacy: * The US's electoral system is being questioned by its own leaders and citizens * Western liberalism and globalization have created divisions and excluded certain groups, leading to a backlash against immigration and globalization * The US's complicity in Israel's violence against Palestinians has scrambled its pre-existing policies in West Asia 4. India's Advantageous Relationship: * India should develop a relationship with the US while keeping in mind its deficiencies * India should not rely solely on the US for its security and should diversify its partnerships * The US's decline provides an opportunity for India to assert its own leadership and influence in the global system.

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