Save The Summit – on ecological threats of mountaineering

Source: The post is based on the article “Save The Summit” published in Live Mint on 29th May 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -Environmental Degradation Context: Commercialization of Himalayan expedition has become an ecological threat for the mountain. The first official ascent of Mt Everest was made by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary 70 years ago.… Continue reading Save The Summit – on ecological threats of mountaineering

Why is the 1.5 degree Celsius target critical?

Source: The post is based on the article “Why is the 1.5 degree Celsius target critical?” Published in The Hindu on 29th May 2023. “Fighting climate change” in Business Standard on 29th Mat 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -Environmental Degradation and Climate Change Context: The article discusses the importance of the 1.5-degree Celsius target. World… Continue reading Why is the 1.5 degree Celsius target critical?

Better numbers in private projects

Source- The post is based on the article “Better numbers in private projects” published in the “Business Standard” on 29th May 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and growth Relevance- Investment in the Indian economy News– The article explains the recent trend of investment growth in the Indian economy and its implications for the economy. Contents1… Continue reading Better numbers in private projects

Sedition and its roots in rudeness as an offence

Source- The post is based on the article “Sedition and its roots in rudeness as an offence” published in “The Hindu” on 27th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance– Issues related to offensive speech and sedition News- On March 30, the Lahore High Court annulled the offence of ‘sedition’ in the Pakistan Penal code. Around… Continue reading Sedition and its roots in rudeness as an offence

Unchecked Kashmir box

Source- The post is based on the article “Unchecked Kashmir box” published in the “Business Standard” on 27th May 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Internal Security News– Recently, the meeting of third Working Group of G20 on Tourism was held in Srinagar. Contents1 What are the major developments during the event?2 What are the developments after… Continue reading Unchecked Kashmir box

A fountainhead of the people’s hopes and aspirations

Source- The post is based on the article “A fountainhead of the people’s hopes and aspirations” published in “The Indian Express” on 27th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity News– India is set to witness a historic moment with the inauguration of the new Parliament House on May 28. We finally have a new structure in… Continue reading A fountainhead of the people’s hopes and aspirations

Who’s afraid of Amul?

Source: The post is based on the article “Who’s afraid of Amul?” published in The Indian Express on 27th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth Relevance: About Milk cooperatives News: Tamil Nadu CM has requested Union Home and Cooperation Minister to direct Amul to cease encroaching upon… Continue reading Who’s afraid of Amul?

Data In The Dock – on National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG)

Source: The post is based on the article “Data In The Dock – A little-noted flaw in the judicial system is the recording of incomplete & wrong information. This skews calculation of disposal rates, especially for old cases” published in The Times of India on 27th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Functioning of judiciary Relevance: About the… Continue reading Data In The Dock – on National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG)

Junta Connection – For Manipur, India must revisit its Myanmar policy

Source: The post is based on the article “Junta Connection – For Manipur, India must revisit its Myanmar policy” published in The Times of India on 27th May 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – India and its neighbourhood relations and GS 3: Security issues – Internal Security. Relevance: About Manipur unrest and Junta rule in Manipur. News: The… Continue reading Junta Connection – For Manipur, India must revisit its Myanmar policy

US’s new visa policy: What explains the US visa ‘threat’ to Dhaka?

Source: The post is based on the article “What explains the US visa ‘threat’ to Dhaka?” published in the Indian Express on 27th May 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – India and its neighbourhood relations. Relevance: About US’s new visa policy. News: A new visa policy was announced by the US “to support Bangladesh’s goal of holding free, fair… Continue reading US’s new visa policy: What explains the US visa ‘threat’ to Dhaka?

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