Source: The post is based on the article “Reckless spree – Authorities must heed science and people living near mines, dams” published in The Hindu on 12th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster and disaster management. Relevance: About protecting Hilly areas. News: The land subsidence in Joshimath has highlighted geological disasters that have in fact manifested across India.… Continue reading Reckless spree – Authorities must heed science and people living near mines, dams
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India’s e-bus adoption ambitions require a financially sound plan
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s e-bus adoption ambitions require a financially sound plan” published in the Livemint on 12th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: About e-bus adoption. News: At CoP-26 in Glasgow, India committed itself to a net-zero target by 2070 and set… Continue reading India’s e-bus adoption ambitions require a financially sound plan
Bhopal’s Real Lesson – Attempts to get more out of Carbide for the gas tragedy are futile. India needs good law on civil liability
Source: The post is based on the article “Bhopal’s Real Lesson – Attempts to get more out of Carbide for the gas tragedy are futile. India needs good law on civil liability” published in The Times of India on 12th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster Management. Relevance: About compensation for industrial disasters. News: The… Continue reading Bhopal’s Real Lesson – Attempts to get more out of Carbide for the gas tragedy are futile. India needs good law on civil liability
Does the governor have the right to delete portions of his address to the legislative assembly?
Source: The post is based on an article “Does the governor have the right to delete portions of his address to the legislative assembly?” published in The Indian Express on 12th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: issue associated with the Governor News: The Tami Nadu Governor has sparked controversies after speaking outside the customary government-prepared… Continue reading Does the governor have the right to delete portions of his address to the legislative assembly?
Reducing preterm births and stillbirths
Source– The post is based on the article “Reducing preterm births and stillbirths” published in The Hindu on 12th January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of health Relevance– Child and maternal health News– The article explains the issue of child mortality caused by preterm births and stillbirths in India. It also… Continue reading Reducing preterm births and stillbirths
Mystery of vanishing monuments: Why we need to think about the way we preserve heritage
Source– The post is based on the article “Mystery of vanishing monuments: Why we need to think about the way we preserve heritage” published in The Indian Express on 12th January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Architecture from ancient to modern India Relevance– Preservation and management of heritage News– The article explains the preservation and management of… Continue reading Mystery of vanishing monuments: Why we need to think about the way we preserve heritage
Bad and ugly – A Governor’s departure from convention has set off unsavoury events
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Bad and ugly – A Governor’s departure from convention has set off unsavoury events” published in The Hindu on 11th January 2023. “The Guvs Are Off – Governors in some opposition-ruled states are keeping bills pending for long, violating constitutional spirit” published in The Times of India… Continue reading Bad and ugly – A Governor’s departure from convention has set off unsavoury events
Inside the growing rift in ethanol economy
Source: The post is based on the article “INSIDE THE GROWING RIFT IN ETHANOL ECONOMY” published in the Livemint on 11th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Energy. Relevance: About the advantages and challenges in increasing ethanol-blending. News: Today, the two-wheeler industry is looking at green and sustainable future mobility solutions spanning across electric, hybrid and… Continue reading Inside the growing rift in ethanol economy
Get Wet, Get Well – Wetlands are nature’s shock absorbers. Their degradation in cities is real bad news for urban future
Source: The post is based on the article “Get Wet, Get Well – Wetlands are nature’s shock absorbers. Their degradation in cities is real bad news for urban future” published in The Times of India on 11th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About the role of the governor in the… Continue reading Get Wet, Get Well – Wetlands are nature’s shock absorbers. Their degradation in cities is real bad news for urban future
Conservative budgeting – Fiscal space should be used carefully
Source: The post is based on an article “Conservative budgeting – Fiscal space should be used carefully” published in Business Standard on 11th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy Relevance: ways to use additional fiscal resources News: The Union government is confident of achieving the fiscal deficit target of 6.4 per cent of gross domestic product… Continue reading Conservative budgeting – Fiscal space should be used carefully
