A step towards fighting corruption

Source– The post is based on the article “A step towards fighting corruption” published in The Hindu on 7th January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Important aspects of governance Relevance– Issues related to corruption News– The article explains the recent Supreme Court judgement on corruption in public life. It also explains the reason behind corruption by public… Continue reading A step towards fighting corruption

Indians abroad: History, spread, remittances

Source– The post is based on the article “Indians abroad: History, spread, remittances” published in The Indian Express on 10th January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Indian diaspora News– The article explains the history, classification, numbers, geographical spread of diaspora. It also explains the remittances sent by them and their involvement in politics of the host country.… Continue reading Indians abroad: History, spread, remittances

Asia the saver – The global savings glut may persist as, despite ageing rapidly, Asia can continue to be a net saver

Source: The post is based on an article “Asia the saver – The global savings glut may persist as, despite ageing rapidly, Asia can continue to be a net saver” published in Business Standard on 10th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Population and Associated Issues Relevance: impact of demographic changes on Current Account balance News: The article… Continue reading Asia the saver – The global savings glut may persist as, despite ageing rapidly, Asia can continue to be a net saver

From RIL to L&T and Adani, corporate giants build on EPC rule change

Source– The post is based on the article “From RIL to L&T and Adani, corporate giants build on EPC rule change” published in the Business Standard on 10th January 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Investment models Relevance– Issues related to infrastructure development News– The article explains the increasing preference of big infrastructure firms for EPC contracts. Reliance… Continue reading From RIL to L&T and Adani, corporate giants build on EPC rule change

Has human-animal conflict increased in Wayanad?

Source: The post is based on an article “Has human-animal conflict increased in Wayanad?” published in The Hindu on 10th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: reasons behind increasing human-animal conflict in Kerala and measures needed to mitigate. News: There has been an increase in the human-animal conflict in Kerala. A daily worker was attacked by… Continue reading Has human-animal conflict increased in Wayanad?

Securing cyberspace for children: How to tackle online child sexual abuse and exploitation

Source– The post is based on the article “Securing cyberspace for children: How to tackle online child sexual abuse and exploitation” published in The Indian Express on 10th January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Vulnerable actions of the population. GS3- Basics of cyber security Relevance– Issues related to childrens News– The article explains the increasing danger of… Continue reading Securing cyberspace for children: How to tackle online child sexual abuse and exploitation

A mountain reeling under human aggression

Source: The post is based on the following articles “A mountain reeling under human aggression” published in The Hindu on 10th January 2023. “Broken-Back Mountains: Joshimath, Darjeeling, Sikkim” published in The Times of India on 10th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster and disaster management. Relevance: About protecting Hilly areas. News: The Himalayan town Joshimath is under tremendous… Continue reading A mountain reeling under human aggression

The delay in the decennial Census

Source: The post is based on the article “The delay in the decennial Census” published in The Hindu on 10th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Population and associated issues. Relevance: About the implications of the delaying census. News: The decennial Census exercise has been postponed till September 2023. Except for the 2021 census, none of the previous… Continue reading The delay in the decennial Census

Madhya Pradesh HC’s resolution to call ‘lower courts’ as district courts is a welcome step towards ending judicial feudalism

Source: The post is based on an article “Madhya Pradesh HC’s resolution to call ‘lower courts’ as district courts is a welcome step towards ending judicial feudalism” published in The Indian Express on 9th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: problems associated with lower judiciary News: The High Court of Madhya Pradesh has passed the resolution… Continue reading Madhya Pradesh HC’s resolution to call ‘lower courts’ as district courts is a welcome step towards ending judicial feudalism

UGC guidelines on foreign universities: The University Gimmicks Commission

Source: This post is created based on the article “UGC guidelines on foreign universities: The University Gimmicks Commission”, published in Indian Express on 9th January 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2, Social Issues, Issues associate with education News: University Grants Commission (UGC) has allowed entry of foreign universities in India through new guidelines. However, there… Continue reading UGC guidelines on foreign universities: The University Gimmicks Commission

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