The Lotus Position – on Yoga

Source- The post is based on the article “The Lotus Position” published in “The Times of India” on 23rd June 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Indian culture Relevance– Ancient Indian system of medicine News– The article explains the threat to universal reach of yoga from present system of patent How can the universal reach of Yoga can… Continue reading The Lotus Position – on Yoga

Friends And Benefits: Overlapping interests between India and US show that a formal alliance is not necessary for a solid relationship

Source: The post is based on the article “Friends And Benefits: Overlapping interests between India and US show that a formal alliance is not necessary for a solid relationship” published in The Times of India on 22nd June 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.. Relevance: About India-US relationship . News:… Continue reading Friends And Benefits: Overlapping interests between India and US show that a formal alliance is not necessary for a solid relationship

Go For The Money: Other higher education institutions should follow IIT Bombay’s example, make aggressive fundraising efforts

Source: The post is based on the article “Go For The Money: Other higher education institutions should follow IIT Bombay’s example, make aggressive fundraising efforts” published in The Times of India on 22nd June 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – Education. Relevance: About fund crunch in Higher Educational Institutes. News: Nandan Nilekani donated $38. 5 million to his alma mater IIT Bombay. This… Continue reading Go For The Money: Other higher education institutions should follow IIT Bombay’s example, make aggressive fundraising efforts

Overkill: The Manipur government’s decision to extend net shutdowns lacks merit

Source: The post is based on the article “Overkill: The Manipur government’s decision to extend net shutdowns lacks merit” published in The Hindu on 22nd June 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – The role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges. Relevance: About Internet shutdowns in Manipur. News: The Manipur High Court granted limited Internet access in designated places… Continue reading Overkill: The Manipur government’s decision to extend net shutdowns lacks merit

More HIT than miss in India-Nepal ties

Source– The post is based on the article “More HIT than miss in India-Nepal ties” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance– India and Nepal bilateral relations News- Recently, Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ was on a four-day official visit to India. Contents1 What is… Continue reading More HIT than miss in India-Nepal ties

Spare a thought for psychiatric caregivers too

Source– The post is based on the article “Spare a thought for psychiatric caregivers too” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of health Relevance- Mental health related issues News- The article explains the issues faced by caregivers providing support to mental ill people Contents1 What… Continue reading Spare a thought for psychiatric caregivers too

Why EU’s carbon levy helps rich countries get richer

Source– The post is based on the article “Why EU’s carbon levy helps rich countries get richer” published in “The Indian Express” on 22nd June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance- Issues related to climate change News– EU has introduced a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). What is the issue of differentiated responsibility sharing in climate… Continue reading Why EU’s carbon levy helps rich countries get richer

Why libraries are liberating spaces

Source– The post is based on the article “Why libraries are liberating spaces” published in “The INdian Express” on 22nd June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education News– The article explains the issues related to public libraries in India What are issues related to public libraries in India? Under the… Continue reading Why libraries are liberating spaces

Ban pan-masala promotions

Source: The post is based on an article “Ban pan-masala promotions” published in Business Standard on 22nd June 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Health Relevance: concerns with the consumption of pan masala. News: The ban on chewing tobacco (gutka) has not served the purpose because people have now shifted towards consuming pan masala, which is also harmful… Continue reading Ban pan-masala promotions

An ode to start-ups in defence

Source: The post is based on an article “An ode to start-ups in defence – Policy initiatives like Idex have put the defence industry on the path to self-reliance” published in Business Standard on 22nd June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indigenization of Technology, Defence Technology Relevance: Atmanirbharta in defence News: The Indian defence industry is growing. India, from being the world’s largest… Continue reading An ode to start-ups in defence

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