Source– The post is based on the article “Disaster in the Himalayas: No one likes to say that tourism brings trouble” published in “The Indian Express” on 16th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster Management News– Article discusses the effects of infrastructure developments for tourism industry on Himalayas. What is the recent development in Amsterdam that… Continue reading Disaster in the Himalayas: No one likes to say that tourism brings trouble
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Express View on Himachal Pradesh tragedy: A slippery slope
Source– The post is based on the article “Express View on Himachal Pradesh tragedy: A slippery slope” published in “The Indian Express” on 16th August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Changes to Geographical phenomenon, GS3- Disaster Management News– recently cloudbursts and landslides in Himachal Pradesh claimed the lives of 50 people. What are the reasons behind the… Continue reading Express View on Himachal Pradesh tragedy: A slippery slope
Why is the Cauvery water sharing issue flaring up again?
Source– The post is based on the article “Why is the Cauvery water sharing issue flaring up again?” published in “The Hindu” on 16th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure Relevance: Issues related to river water disputes between states News– Recently, the Tamil Nadu government approached the Supreme Court… Continue reading Why is the Cauvery water sharing issue flaring up again?
Consumption-based poverty estimates have relevance
Source– The post is based on the article “Consumption-based poverty estimates have relevance” published in “The Hindu” on 16th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to Poverty Relevance: Measurement of poverty News– A recent report by NITI Aayog on multidimensional poverty shows that the percentage of the poor has gone down from 25% in 2015-16… Continue reading Consumption-based poverty estimates have relevance
Reclaiming India’s past- Greater focus and investment are required to understand the evolution of India’s diverse and inclusive cultural heritage
Source: The post is based on the article “Reclaiming India’s past- Greater focus and investment are required to understand the evolution of India’s diverse and inclusive cultural heritage” published in “Business standard” on 16th August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. News: In this article, the author emphasizes India’s rich… Continue reading Reclaiming India’s past- Greater focus and investment are required to understand the evolution of India’s diverse and inclusive cultural heritage
Our millennial attitudes are in uneven transition
Source: The post is based on the article “Our millennial attitudes are in uneven transition” published in “Live Mint” on 16th August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Society (social changes) News: In this article author discusses findings from a survey on Indian millennials’ views on population growth, family values, and social biases. It highlights their mixed feelings… Continue reading Our millennial attitudes are in uneven transition
So Much Data But Not Much Protection
Source: The post is based on the article “So Much Data But Not Much Protection” published in “Times of India” on 16th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. News: In this article, the author criticizes India’s new Digital Personal… Continue reading So Much Data But Not Much Protection
The 2047 Dream- Developed country? Provided India undertakes a tough but doable set of internal reforms
Source: The post is based on the article “The 2047 Dream- Developed country? Provided India undertakes a tough but doable set of internal reforms” published in “Times of India” on 16th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. & GS3- growth, development and… Continue reading The 2047 Dream- Developed country? Provided India undertakes a tough but doable set of internal reforms
Glaring omission – on appointment of Election Commissioners
Source– The post is based on the article “Glaring omission” published in “The Hindu” and “Let us retain structural neutrality on EC chiefs” published in the “mint” on 14th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Appointment to various constitutional posts Relevance: Issues related to appointment of Election Commissioners News– The Union government has proposed a three-member selection… Continue reading Glaring omission – on appointment of Election Commissioners
Small With Smarts – On Air Pollution
Source– The post is based on the article “Small With Smarts” published in “The Times of India” on 14th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance: Issues related to research and innovation News– The article explains the recent developments regarding reducing the air pollution in Delhi. What are some recent developments regarding the tackling… Continue reading Small With Smarts – On Air Pollution
