Source-This post on Landslides in Wayanad has been created based on the article “Madhav Gadgil writes: Wayanad tragedy exposes the gulf between haves and have-nots” published in “The Indian Express” on 8 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Disaster and Disaster Management Context– Recently, severe landslides struck Meppadi in Kerala’s Wayanad district, burying four villages under… Continue reading Landslides in Wayanad
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Witch-Hunting in India
Source-This post on Witch-Hunting in India has been created based on the article “Why accusations of witchcraft persist in India” published in “The Indian Express” on 8 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-1-Indian Society Context– The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) in India has tracked “motives for murder,” including witchcraft, since 1953. In 2022, there were… Continue reading Witch-Hunting in India
Tax Reforms in the recent Budget
Source-This post on Tax Reforms in the recent Budget has been created based on the article “For taxpayers, a welcome easing” published in “The Indian Express” on 8 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context– The finance minister has recently initiated a… Continue reading Tax Reforms in the recent Budget
Issues with Proposed Amendments to Waqf Act
Source-This post on Issues with Proposed Amendments to Waqf Act has been created based on the article “Proposed amendment to Waqf Act polices charity, hinders autonomy” published in “The Indian Express” on 8 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and… Continue reading Issues with Proposed Amendments to Waqf Act
Amendments to Uttar Pradesh’s anti-conversion law
Source: The post amendment to Uttar Pradesh’s anti-conversion law has been created, based on the article “On U.P.’s stringent anti-conversion law” published in “The Hindu” on 7th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure. Context: The article discusses amendments to Uttar Pradesh’s anti-conversion… Continue reading Amendments to Uttar Pradesh’s anti-conversion law
Present status of nutritional poverty in India
Source: This post “Present status of nutritional poverty in India”, is created based on the article Counting the ‘poor’ having nutritional deficiency, published in The Hindu on 7th August 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Social Issues, Issues related to hunger and poverty Context: The article assesses nutritional poverty in India based on the… Continue reading Present status of nutritional poverty in India
Way forward for India’s Economic Growth path
Source: This post “Way forward for India’s Economic Growth path”, is created based on the article Powering up to get to the $30-trillion economy point, published in The Hindu on 7th August 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy – Growth and Development Context: Article focusses on India’s present growth trajectory and… Continue reading Way forward for India’s Economic Growth path
Challenges in the green energy transition
Source: The post challenges in the green energy transition has been created, based on the article “From Uttarakhand to Wayanad: Balancing realpolitik with green transition” published in “Indian Express” on 7th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-infrastructure-energy Context: The article discusses India’s green energy transition. It highlights the varying state-led transitions, the conflict… Continue reading Challenges in the green energy transition
Declining affordability of health insurances
Source: The post Declining affordability of health insurances has been created, based on the article “Explained: The debate over GST on health insurance” published in “Indian Express” on 7th August 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Governance-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Context: The article discusses how… Continue reading Declining affordability of health insurances
China’s plans for modernization
Source: The post China’s plans for modernization has been created, based on the article “China’s new reform agenda may create opportunities for India” published in “Live Mints” on 7th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-international relations- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Context: The article discusses China’s… Continue reading China’s plans for modernization
