Source-This post on Need of Climate Friendly Agriculture has been created based on the article “To ensure a hunger-free nation, protect soil” published in “The Indian Express” on 29 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Issues related to Direct and Indirect Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices. Context– Earth Day was first observed on 22 April… Continue reading Need of Climate Friendly Agriculture
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On Inheritance Tax
Source-This post on Bad ideas in taxation has been created based on the article “What makes wealth and inheritance taxes bad for India’s economic progress” published in “Business Standards” on 29 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus- GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context– The… Continue reading On Inheritance Tax
A Global Plastics Treaty
Source-This post on “Urgent Call: A Global Plastics Treaty” has been created based on the article “The planet’s plastic problem: why we need a global plastics treaty” published in “The Indian express” on 29 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper 3 – Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. News– Recently negotiators and observers from… Continue reading A Global Plastics Treaty
Supreme Court Gives Verdict — EVMs are safe
Source-This post on Supreme Court Gives Verdict — EVMs are safe has been created based on the article “Express View: Message from Supreme Court — EVMs are safe” published in “The Indian Express” on 27 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2– Salient Features of the Representation of People’s Act. News-The Supreme court in Association of Democratic… Continue reading Supreme Court Gives Verdict — EVMs are safe
ISRO’s findings on the growth of glacial lakes in the Indian Himalayas
Source: The post ISRO’s findings on the growth of glacial lakes in the Indian Himalayas has been created, based on the article “How ISRO used satellite remote-sensing to analyse glacial lakes in Himalayas” published in “Indian express” on 27th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1-geography-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps)… Continue reading ISRO’s findings on the growth of glacial lakes in the Indian Himalayas
Protests at U.S. universities against the war in Gaza a sign of the crisis
Source: The post protests at U.S. universities against the war in Gaza a sign of the crisis has been created, based on the article “Pratap Bhanu Mehta writes: Behind student anger in US, three crises — democracy, university, protest” published in “Indian express” on 27th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-international relations- Effect… Continue reading Protests at U.S. universities against the war in Gaza a sign of the crisis
Curative Jurisdiction: Sounding the gavel on curative jurisdiction
Source: The post Curative Jurisdiction has been created, based on the article “Sounding the gavel on curative jurisdiction” published in “The Hindu” on 27th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Polity – Supreme Court News: The article discusses the Supreme Court of India’s use of “Curative Jurisdiction” to overturn a previous decision… Continue reading Curative Jurisdiction: Sounding the gavel on curative jurisdiction
Changes in India’s job market before and after the COVID-19 pandemic
Source: The post changes in India’s job market before and after the COVID-19 pandemic has been created, based on the article “India’s employment paradox of the 21st century: An explanation” published in “Live mints” on 26th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy – Employment News: The article discusses changes in… Continue reading Changes in India’s job market before and after the COVID-19 pandemic
Claims that solar and wind energy are the cheapest forms of electricity are misleading
Source: The post claims that solar and wind energy are the cheapest forms of electricity are misleading has been created, based on the article “Why solar and wind energy are still far from winning” published in “Live mints” on 26th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Economy-Infrastructure (renewable energy) News: The article discusses… Continue reading Claims that solar and wind energy are the cheapest forms of electricity are misleading
Supreme Court’s view on false advertisement
Source: The post Supreme Court’s view on false advertisement has been created, based on the article “Courting action: Courts should deal firmly with violators of existing food safety regulations” published in “The Hindu” on 26th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Polity-Judiciary News: The article discusses a Supreme Court case in India where Patanjali… Continue reading Supreme Court’s view on false advertisement
