Source: The post is based on the article “Experts Explain: An India Blockchain Platform” published in the Indian Express on 19th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential Relevance: About public digital infrastructure News: In recent years, India has made a significant effort to become a digital society by building a large… Continue reading Experts Explain: An India Blockchain Platform
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Chinese ship at Hambantota calls for New Delhi to look closely at its maritime strategy
Source: The post is based on the article “Chinese ship at Hambantota calls for New Delhi to look closely at its maritime strategy” published in the Indian Express on 19th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – India and its Neighbourhood relations. Relevance: Yuan Wang 5 and China’s evolving Indian Ocean strategy News: Recently, Sri Lanka approved the arrival… Continue reading Chinese ship at Hambantota calls for New Delhi to look closely at its maritime strategy
Should there be limits on ‘freebies’?
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Should there be limits on ‘freebies’?” published in The Hindu on 19th August 2022. “Freebies In Our Bonnet” published in The Times of India on 19th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these… Continue reading Should there be limits on ‘freebies’?
Hard truths about India’s labour reforms
Source: The post is based on the article “Hard truths about India’s labour reforms” published in The Hindu on 19th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Relevance: About the impact of labour reforms. News: While the numbers of Indian billionaires increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds… Continue reading Hard truths about India’s labour reforms
A glimpse into India@100
Source: This post is created based on the article “A glimpse into India@100”, published in Business Standard on 19th August 2022. Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Polity and Constitution Context: Prime Minister in 2021 said that “the journey of the next 25 years is the Amrit Kaal of a new India” and “the fulfillment of our… Continue reading A glimpse into India@100
Women’s empowerment is about land ownership
Source: This post is created based on the article “Women’s empowerment is about land ownership”, published in Live Mint on 19th August 2022. Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Social Issues – Women and related issues Context: Despite legislative efforts to fix a sharp gender imbalance in inheritance, very few Indian women have any legal title… Continue reading Women’s empowerment is about land ownership
India’s strides in the Gulf
Source: This post is created based on the article “India’s strides in the Gulf”, published in Indian Express on 19th August 2022. Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – International Relations News: In the centenary celebrations program of AMU, PM asked the AMU community to further strengthen India’s relations with the Islamic world. Recently, Aligarh Muslim University… Continue reading India’s strides in the Gulf
Arctic amplification: What is causing Arctic warming?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is causing Arctic warming?” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 1 – geographical features and their location changes in critical geographical features (including water bodies and ice-caps). Relevance: About the Polar and Arctic amplification. News: A recent study points out that the Arctic is heating… Continue reading Arctic amplification: What is causing Arctic warming?
Facilitating adoption in India: Finding a home
Source: The post is based on the article “Finding a home” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – mechanisms, laws, institutions, and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Relevance: About facilitating adoption in India. News: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances and Law and Justice have tabled… Continue reading Facilitating adoption in India: Finding a home
Soldiers, The Silent Partners of Indian Democracy
Source: The post is based on an article “Soldiers, the silent Partners of Indian Democracy” published in The Times of India on 18th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 The Security forces and their mandate Relevance: Role of Indian Armed Forces in Indian Democracy and reforms Context: Over the last 75 years, India has acquired the… Continue reading Soldiers, The Silent Partners of Indian Democracy
