UPSC current affairsAll editions
EdMe Daily
No. 1933 stories
Polity & Governance
Political parties intensify Gen Z outreach amid governance and youth engagement debates
Political parties in Maharashtra are actively courting Gen Z voters through targeted initiatives and cultural appeals, sparking debates on governance priorities and electoral strategies.
- Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticized BJP's Gen Z outreach, sarcastically suggesting they credit Abhijeet Dipke of the Cockroach Janta Party for highlighting youth issues.
- Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis launched the 'Mathan 4 Yuva' program in Nagpur, announcing a startup policy and encouraging youth political participation.
- [GS2-Governance] The Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin Yojana became a flashpoint, with Raut questioning its ₹1,500/month payments to women ahead of the 2024 elections.
Polity & GovernanceGS2
Anti-reservation protest at Connaught Place tests governance and social justice balance
Delhi Police detained over 20 protesters from a 300-strong gathering at Connaught Place demanding reservation reforms, highlighting ongoing societal debates about caste-based affirmative action and economic criteria.
EconomyGS3
Uttar Pradesh's $1 trillion economy push highlights state's infrastructure and investment potential
Uttar Pradesh aims to become a $1 trillion economy, leveraging infrastructure, logistics, and industrial growth, as highlighted at the UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026, which seeks Japanese investment in sectors like green hydrogen and semiconductors.