Source– The post is based on the article “A ‘democratisation’ that is more a fallacy” published in The Hindu on 18th February 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Society Relevance: Impacts of changing social media landscape News- The Social media has democratised self-expression. But, it has mixed effects on the public sphere. How has the social media landscape… Continue reading A ‘democratisation’ that is more a fallacy
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Ladakh’s winter of discontent From cheering its UT status, the region is now mired in protest
Source: The post is based on the article “Ladakh’s winter of discontent From cheering its UT status, the region is now mired in protest” published in Business Standard on 21st February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure. Relevance: About present issues in Ladakh. News: Centre’s policies in Ladakh highlight… Continue reading Ladakh’s winter of discontent From cheering its UT status, the region is now mired in protest
Be Africa, Not Las Vegas – The message from Himalayan belt is clear: India needs to nurture back wild nature in some parts, and stop the construction mania
Source: The post is based on the article “Save Himalayas: Number of pilgrims and tourists in stressed areas must be capped. Globally, this is the accepted norm” and “Be Africa, Not Las Vegas – The message from Himalayan belt is clear: India needs to nurture back wild nature in some parts, and stop the construction mania”… Continue reading Be Africa, Not Las Vegas – The message from Himalayan belt is clear: India needs to nurture back wild nature in some parts, and stop the construction mania
Reducing Army presence in J&K hinterland: A thaw in the Valley
Source: The post is based on the article “Reducing Army presence in J&K hinterland: A thaw in the Valley” published in Business Standard on 21st February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Security challenges and their management in border areas. Relevance: About withdrawing soldiers from J&K. News: Discussion has begun on reducing the presence of Army troops… Continue reading Reducing Army presence in J&K hinterland: A thaw in the Valley
India as a developed country: Developed by 2047? Yes
Source: The post is based on the article “Developed by 2047? Yes: If India’s per capita income in constant PPP dollars grows 4.1% annually, a very realistic prospect, it will be in the advanced economies club in a quarter of a century” published in The Times of India on 20thFebruary 2023. Syllabus: GS3- India economy… Continue reading India as a developed country: Developed by 2047? Yes
On sealed cover jurisprudence
Source: The post is based on the article “On sealed cover jurisprudence” published in “The Hindu” on 18th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Judiciary Relevance: Issues related to the transparent process of justice News: The Chief Justice of India firmly refused the ‘suggestions’ offered by the government in a sealed cover on the formation of a… Continue reading On sealed cover jurisprudence
The curious case of the disqualification of a politician
Source: The post is based on the article “The curious case of the disqualification of a politician” published in The Hindu on 20th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Parliament and state legislature Relevance: Issues related to disqualification of the legislative member. News: The Kerala High Court suspended the verdict passed by the District and Sessions Court… Continue reading The curious case of the disqualification of a politician
land degradation: Saving the land for better use
Source: The post is based on the article “Saving the land for better use” published in Business Standard on 20th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About land degradation in India. News: “Arresting land degradation” was included among the top priorities by the G20 Working Group on Environment and Climate Sustainability. In… Continue reading land degradation: Saving the land for better use
Judgement reserved – Too early to celebrate the lithium find
Source: The post is based on the article “Judgement reserved – Too early to celebrate the lithium find” published in Business Standard on 20th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent). Relevance: About Lithium reserves. News: Recently, a vast deposit of lithium ores… Continue reading Judgement reserved – Too early to celebrate the lithium find
All That India Can Do To Make Cancer A Less Dismal State
Source: The post is based on the article “All That India Can Do To Make Cancer A Less Dismal State” published in The Times of India on 20th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: About cancer in India. News: Recently, World Cancer Day… Continue reading All That India Can Do To Make Cancer A Less Dismal State
