Source: The post is based on the article “Women Not In Job Market? It’s A Myth” published in The Times of India on 31st March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economic development: Indian Economy and issues relating to growth, development and employment. Relevance: Abut female labour force participation rate News: The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) often… Continue reading Women Not In Job Market? It’s A Myth
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Vaikom, a satyagraha, and the fight for social justice
Source- The post is based on the article “India’s DPIs, catching the next wave” published in “The Hindu” on 30th March 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Modern Indian history Relevance– Social movements before independence News– The article explains the Vaikom movement. What are some facts about the Vaikom movement? Vaikom was a temple street entry movement launched… Continue reading Vaikom, a satyagraha, and the fight for social justice
Safe urban spaces for all shouldn’t be a long haul
Source- The post is based on the article “Safe urban spaces for all shouldn’t be a long haul” published in the “mint” on 30th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population. GS1- Social empowerment Relevance– Issues related to gender gap News– The article deals with lack of access to safe and hygienic facilities… Continue reading Safe urban spaces for all shouldn’t be a long haul
Laud the failure of J&J’s shot at patent evergreening
Source- The post is based on the article “Laud the failure of J&J’s shot at patent evergreening” published in the “mint” on 30th March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance– Issues related to patents News– Last week, when the Indian Patent Office rejected an application by Johnson & Johnson (J&J) to extend its patent… Continue reading Laud the failure of J&J’s shot at patent evergreening
The issues with the Quality Control Orders for fibres
Source: The post is based on the article “The issues with the Quality Control Orders for fibres” published in The Hindu on 31st March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Growth and Development Relevance: about revised Quality Control Orders (QCO) for textile industry News: The article discusses the revised Quality Control Orders (QCO) issued for the textile industry.… Continue reading The issues with the Quality Control Orders for fibres
Doctors must embrace Right to Health Bill, not protest against it
Source: The post is based on the article “Doctors must embrace Right to Health Bill, not protest against it” published in the Indian Express on 31st March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to health. Relevance: About Rajasthan Right to Health Act, 2022. News: The Rajasthan government has recently… Continue reading Doctors must embrace Right to Health Bill, not protest against it
Giving International Court of Justice a say could make climate-related processes more justice-oriented
Source: The post is based on the article “Giving International Court of Justice a say could make climate-related processes more justice-oriented” published in the Indian Express on 31st March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About the UNGA resolution on climate injustice News: Recently, a UN General Assembly (UNGA) resolution has asked the International… Continue reading Giving International Court of Justice a say could make climate-related processes more justice-oriented
Colombian hippopotamus: Hippos are coming
Source: The post is based on the article “Hippos are coming” published in the Indian Express on 31st March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About Colombian hippopotamus. News: In the late 1980s, the founder and leader of the Medellin Cartel in Colombia brought a few hippos as a collection of his exotic animals.… Continue reading Colombian hippopotamus: Hippos are coming
SMART PDS scheme: A bold initiative in digitisation
Source- The post is based on the article “SMART PDS scheme: A bold initiative in digitisation” published in “The Indian Express” on 30th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance– Use of digital technology for welfare schemes News– The article explains the initiatives by the government to digitise the food grain distribution. What… Continue reading SMART PDS scheme: A bold initiative in digitisation
State budgets may be too optimistic about their capital expenditure
Source: The post is based on the article “State budgets may be too optimistic about their capital expenditure” published in The Indian Express on 30th March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Budgeting Relevance: analysis of states’ budget. News: Many states have come with their state budget. The article discusses the trend emerging out of the budget of… Continue reading State budgets may be too optimistic about their capital expenditure
