SabhaSaar: AI Tool to Strengthen Gram Sabhas in India
On Independence Day 2024, the Government of India introduced ‘SabhaSaar’, an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered tool designed to bring uniformity, efficiency, and transparency to Gram Sabha proceedings. The tool was first rolled out in Tripura and later extended to other states. It was unveiled by Union Minister of Panchayati Raj Rajiv Ranjan Singh ‘Lalan’ and his deputy Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel in New Delhi on 14th August 2024. What is SabhaSaar? ‘SabhaSaar’ is an innovative AI tool that
Daily Mains Answer Writing Practice – Mains Questions GS-3 (UNIT-I)
Q.1 Examine the various methodologies utilized for calculating Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in India and discuss the associated challenges inherent in these approaches. Ans.The total final value of goods and services produced within the domestic territory of a country in a specified time period (generally a financial year) is called Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The Various Methods to Calculate the GDP in India are: 1. The Product or Value-Added Method In this method, we calculate the aggregate annual value
Daily Mains Answer Writing Practice – Mains Questions GS-2 (UNIT-III)
Q.1 Provide a comprehensive definition of cybercrime. Identify and describe the distinct categories of cybercrime that compromise the security of individuals within the state. Ans: Cybercrime refers to criminal activities that involve the use of computer networks, digital devices, and the internet to commit unlawful acts. These crimes target computer systems, networks, and individuals, often causing financial loss, data breaches, privacy invasion, and disruption of services. Status of the Cyber Crimes in Himachal Pradesh Rising Cyber Threats – Cyberspace
Daily Mains Answer Writing Practice – Mains Questions GS-1 (UNIT-II)
Q. Explain the stages of disaster management. How do they contribute to effective disaster response? Ans. Disaster management involves a systematic process that includes several key stages aimed at reducing the impact of disasters, improving response, and ensuring a swift recovery. The main stages of disaster management are: MitigationThis proactive stage focuses on reducing the risk of disasters and their impact.Activities – These include building building codes, zoning laws, hazard mapping, earthquake-resistant structures, enforcing floodplain regulations, and protecting
Vice-President Election 2025: Vacancy, Constitutional Role, Process of Election and Historical Notes
The office of the Vice-President of India, the country’s second-highest constitutional authority, has again become the focus of national attention. On 1 August 2025, the Election Commission of India announced that the Vice-Presidential election will be held on 9 September 2025, following the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar on 21 July 2025. Notification for the election is scheduled for 7 August, with the last date for filing nominations set at 21 August. Why this is in
National Cooperative Policy 2025: Reimagining India’s Cooperative Movement for a Viksit Bharat
Why in News? The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, recently unveiled the National Cooperative Policy 2025, replacing the two-decade-old policy adopted in 2002 during A.B. Vajpayee’s tenure. This move reflects the Modi government’s commitment to revitalizing and expanding the cooperative sector to achieve "Sahkar se Samriddhi" (Prosperity through Cooperation). Coming at a time when the United Nations has declared 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives with the theme “Cooperatives Build a Better