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  Article 370 - Deadlock End                                           1. Incorporation of article 370 in Indian constitution (1950):   Article 370 incorporated in Indian constitution on October 17, 1949, and it became operative on January 26, 1950. It gave the state of Jammu and Kashmir extraordinary autonomy, enabling it to make decisions on its own terms, with the exception of defense, communications, and international relations. 2. Constituent Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir (1952): After incorporation of Article 370 in Indian constitution, the next action was to frame a constitution for state in a Constituent Assembly and that was convened in 1951. The assembly played a crucial role in determining the extent of autonomy and special privileges that Jammu and Kashmir people would enjoy. 3. Delhi Agreement (1965): The Government of India and State Government of Jam...

  Fig: A Palestinian protester waving a flag The Israel–Palestine conflict resolution is an extreme complex issue with historical, political, religious and cultural dimensions. Finding a solution requires addressing the concerns and aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians. Although there is no one and easy solution, here are five broad approaches that have been proposed by various parties till date:   1. Two-State Solution: Proposal: The establishment of two separate and independent states, one for Israelis and one for Palestinians, existing side by side.  Challenges: Borders, security arrangements, the status of Jerusalem and the right of return for Palestinian refugees are significant challenges.   2. One-State Solution: The proposal: The creation of a single, democratic and secular state where Israelis and Palestinians live together with equal rights. Challenges: Ensuring equal representation, addressing demographic concerns and overcoming hi...

  There are many reasons for the immense popularity and success of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi of which we will see Top 5 Achievements of Modi Government : 1. Goods and Services Tax (GST) Implementation:  The Modi government implemented the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in July 2017 with the aim of simplifying the indirect tax structure in the country. GST replaced the complexity of indirect taxes and created a unified market, streamlining tax compliance for businesses.  The gross GST revenue collected in the month of November, 2023 is  ₹1,67,929 crore  out of which CGST is  ₹30,420 crore , SGST is  ₹38,226 crore , IGST is  ₹87,009 crore  and cess is  ₹12,274 crore . 2. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY): Launched in 2014, PMJDY is a financial inclusion program that aims to provide basic banking services to all citizens, including marginalized sections of the society. The program helped open large numbers of bank ...