Source: The post is based on the article “Reviewing remission – SC should lay down norms for release of convicts on remission” published in The Hindu on 24th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Criminal Justice System. Relevance: About the remission of convicts. News: Recently, the Gujarat government released 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano murder and… Continue reading Reviewing remission – SC should lay down norms for release of convicts on remission
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Are freebies a way to mask state inaction?
Source: The post is based on the article “Are freebies a way to mask state inaction?” published in The Hindu on 24th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. Relevance: About the impact of freebies. News: In promising freebies,… Continue reading Are freebies a way to mask state inaction?
Our open network for digital commerce must win trust
Source: The post is based on the article “Our open network for digital commerce must win trust” published in Livemint on 24th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3: Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: To understand the challenges associated with the ONDC. News: The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) aims to make… Continue reading Our open network for digital commerce must win trust
More women are making a career in science. A lot more needs to be done to ease their journeys
Source: The post is based on the article “More women are making a career in science. A lot more needs to be done to ease their journeys” published in The Indian Express on 23rd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Social Justice – Women and related issues Relevance: Women making careers in science. News: The social sciences and humanities register a… Continue reading More women are making a career in science. A lot more needs to be done to ease their journeys
India’s clean energy transition plays to the country’s strengths
Syllabus: GS Paper 3, energy and climate change News: While India’s current commitments are a promising start, they won’t be enough to avert the worst effects of climate change. India has committed to 500 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030. What more is required over and above India’s present climate commitments? More financing from developed… Continue reading India’s clean energy transition plays to the country’s strengths
Death by pothole: There’s a way to change that
Source: The post is based on the article “Death by pothole: There’s a way to change that” published in The Times of India on 23rd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Relevance: Death caused by potholes. News: As per reports, India ranks the worst in road deaths worldwide. Among these deaths, death by potholes is most shocking in India. Last… Continue reading Death by pothole: There’s a way to change that
How should public sector banks be privatised?
Source: The post is based on the article “How should public sector banks be privatized?” published in The Indian Express on 22nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy News: In the Union Budget 2021-22, the government announced its decision to privatize two public sector banks. What were the reasons behind Privatization? India’s public sector banks have struggled with high… Continue reading How should public sector banks be privatised?
The New Drugs Bill
Source: The post is based on the article “The New Drugs Bill” published in The Business Standard on 22nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance. News: The recently unveiled New Drugs, Cosmetics and Medical Devices Bill, 2022, has left many issues unaddressed. History of laws associated with the AYUSH industry. 1940 – The parliament enacted the Drugs Act in 1940.… Continue reading The New Drugs Bill
New Delhi’s balancing act: We must find our own way to manage the current turbulence in the triangular relationship between Washington, Moscow, and Beijing
Source: The post is based on the article “New Delhi’s balancing act: We must find our own way to manage the current turbulence in the triangular relationship between Washington, Moscow, and Beijing” published in the Indian Express on 23rd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Relevance:… Continue reading New Delhi’s balancing act: We must find our own way to manage the current turbulence in the triangular relationship between Washington, Moscow, and Beijing
Pill pushers: Dolo PIL another reminder of dubious doctor-pharma relationships. Generics can minimise the problem
Source: The post is based on the article “Pill pushers: Dolo PIL another reminder of dubious doctor-pharma relationships. Generics can minimise the problem” published in The Times of India on 23rd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: About the pill-pushing activity of pharma firms. News: The Federation of Medical… Continue reading Pill pushers: Dolo PIL another reminder of dubious doctor-pharma relationships. Generics can minimise the problem
