Source: This post on the topic white phosphorus has been created based on the article “The legality of using white phosphorus” published in The Hindu on 26th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations — Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements. News: This article discusses the military applications of white phosphorus in… Continue reading The legality of using white phosphorus
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Urban health in India – Unhealthy urban India must get into street fight mode
Source: The post on Urban health in India is based on the article “Unhealthy urban India must get into street fight mode” published in The Hindu on 26th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2 – Social issues – Issues Related to Health Relevance: Health related concerns with urban Indians News: India’s urban population is expected to… Continue reading Urban health in India – Unhealthy urban India must get into street fight mode
A green transition, but not without the coal-rich states
Source: The post is based on the article “A green transition, but not without the coal-rich states” published in “Indian Express” on 26th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS3 Indian Economy – infrastructure (Energy) News: The article discusses India’s energy transition from coal to renewable energy (RE). India has seen waves of power plant constructions.… Continue reading A green transition, but not without the coal-rich states
There is no easy escape from the middle-income trap
Source: This post on middle income trap is based on the article “There is no easy escape from the middle-income trap” published in “Live mint” on 26th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy News: The article discusses the challenges of countries trying to move from middle-income to developed status. The World Bank’s… Continue reading There is no easy escape from the middle-income trap
On politicization of bureaucracy – Crossing a line
Source: This post on politicization of bureaucracy has been created based on the article “Crossing a line” published in The Hindu on 25th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Governance — Role of civil services in a democracy. News: This article discusses the recent government decision to showcase its achievements across the country by… Continue reading On politicization of bureaucracy – Crossing a line
On Pakistani artists in India – Bombay High Court’s ‘salaam’ to art without borders
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Bombay High Court’s ‘salaam’ to art without borders” published in The Indian Express on 25th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations — India and its neighborhood- relations. News: This article discusses the recent Bombay High Court decision to lift the ban on Pakistani… Continue reading On Pakistani artists in India – Bombay High Court’s ‘salaam’ to art without borders
On Air Pollution in Mumbai – Climate change has made it harder to breathe in Mumbai
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Climate change has made it harder to breathe in Mumbai” published in The Indian Express on 25th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment — Environmental pollution and degradation. News: This article discusses the causes behind the recent degradation of air quality in Mumbai.… Continue reading On Air Pollution in Mumbai – Climate change has made it harder to breathe in Mumbai
On FRBM Act – Either repeal or revise the country’s fiscal law
Source: The post is based on the article “Either repeal or revise the country’s fiscal law” published in “Live mint” on 25th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus: GS3: Economy- Fiscal policy News: The article discusses India’s fiscal position and its deviation from the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act’s 3% deficit cap. Despite exceeding this… Continue reading On FRBM Act – Either repeal or revise the country’s fiscal law
On Migration from India – Movers Are Shakers
Source: The post on the topic migration from India is based on the article “Movers Are Shakers- OECD data shows Indians continue to be world champion economic migrants. Good for West and good for us” published in “The Times of India” on 25th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus: GS3- Economy- migration News: This article discusses the… Continue reading On Migration from India – Movers Are Shakers
On Blood Transfusion in India – Bloody mess
Source: This post on Blood Transfusion in India is based on the article “Bloody Mess- Patients infected via transfusion in UP hospital tells larger all-India story of poor regulation” published in The Times of India on 25th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus: GS2- Governance- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health.… Continue reading On Blood Transfusion in India – Bloody mess
