How to prevent disruptions by flood and extreme weather events

Source– The post is based on the article “How to prevent disruptions by flood and extreme weather events” published in “The Indian Express” on 15th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster management News-. North-western India and Delhi are facing floods. Why is there a need for focussed attention on extreme weather events? Global warming… Continue reading How to prevent disruptions by flood and extreme weather events

Delhi’s relationship with Yamuna river and how it evolved over time

Source- The post is based on the article “Delhi’s relationship with Yamuna river and how it evolved over time” published in “The Indian Express” on 15th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Modern History. GS1- Geography Relevance- Historical and geographical aspects related to river Yamuna News- Recently, the water level in Yamuna in Delhi rose to 208.66… Continue reading Delhi’s relationship with Yamuna river and how it evolved over time

Problematic – on EU resolution on Manipur violence

Source– The post is based on the article “Problematic” published in “The Hindu” on 15th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2-International relations. GS3- Security Relevance: Internal security matters of India and its international implications News- Recently, the EU parliament has passed a resolution on Manipur violence. What are issues with the EU parliament resolution? The EU Parliament… Continue reading Problematic – on EU resolution on Manipur violence

Back to the new-old: West wind, East wind, or the warnings of a storm?

Source: The post is based on the article “Back to the new-old: West wind, East wind, or the warnings of a storm?” published in Business Standard on 15th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Growth & Development, Industrial Policy Relevance: concerns associated with protectionist measures adopted by countries against China. News: India implemented economic reforms in 1991.… Continue reading Back to the new-old: West wind, East wind, or the warnings of a storm?

Unfair taxation in the name of climate action

Source: The post is based on the article “Unfair taxation in the name of climate action” published in Business Standard on 14th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Climate Change Relevance: concerns associated with levying emission related taxes News: Rich countries have proposed global tax and tariff to mobilize finance for climate change. These taxes… Continue reading Unfair taxation in the name of climate action

Protect rural incomes to tackle the current food security threat

Source: The post is based on the article “Protect rural incomes to tackle the current food security threat” published in Live Mint on 14th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Agriculture – Issues of Buffer Stocks & Food Security Relevance: concerns with rising food inflation News: Recently, the National Statistical Office has released the retail inflation data. What… Continue reading Protect rural incomes to tackle the current food security threat

An unacceptable verdict in the constitutional sense

Source: The post is based on the article “An unacceptable verdict in the constitutional sense” published in “The Hindu” on 14th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues related to functioning of Judiciary – Supreme Court News: The Allahabad High Court recently declined the plea of an inter-faith couple living together, who sought protection from… Continue reading An unacceptable verdict in the constitutional sense

Scientists need the oxygen of free speech

Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists need the oxygen of free speech” published in “The Hindu” on 14th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Society,  GS 2- Fundamental rights & GS 3- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. News: Last week, over 500 scientists and academics… Continue reading Scientists need the oxygen of free speech

Express View on Chandrayaan-3: To moon, with love

Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on Chandrayaan-3: To moon, with love” published in “India Express” on 14th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Awareness in the field of space News: India is preparing for its second moon landing mission, Chandrayaan-3. This mission comes after the first attempt with Chandrayaan-2 in 2019,… Continue reading Express View on Chandrayaan-3: To moon, with love

G N Devy writes: On Uniform Civil Code, intent matters

Source: The post is based on the article “G N Devy writes: On Uniform Civil Code, intent matters” published in “India Express” on 14th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 1- Society & GS 2 – mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. News: The article raises concerns about the… Continue reading G N Devy writes: On Uniform Civil Code, intent matters

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