Source: The post is based on an article “Shahida, Aira & Stories of Two markets” published in the Times of India on 7th July 2022. Syllabus: GS3 – Inclusive Growth Relevance: Female Labour Force Participation News: In recent times, a number of surveys from the government and from private organisations like CMIE were released about… Continue reading Shahida, Aura & Stories Of Two Markets
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Hate crime, punishment
Source: The post is based on an article “Hate crime, punishment” published in the “The Hindu” on 7th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Important Provisions of the Constitution of India Relevance: Fundamental Right to freedom of speech and expression vs Hate Speech News: In recent, Umesh Kolhe, a chemist working in Amravati, Maharashtra, and Kanhaiya… Continue reading Hate crime, punishment
A ‘no’ to pharma freebies, a ‘yes’ for public good
Source: The post is based on an article “A ‘no’ to pharma freebies, a ‘yes’ for public good” published in the “The Hindu’ on 7th July 2022. Syllabus: GS2 Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Relevance: Freebies in Pharma Sector News: Recently, a bench of the… Continue reading A ‘no’ to pharma freebies, a ‘yes’ for public good
Words from Bandung to relive in Bali and Delhi
Source: The post is based on an article “Words from Bandung to relive in Bali and Delhi” published in the “The Hindu” on 7th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 International Relations; Bilateral Relations, Multilateral Organization Relevance: Rule based International Order; News: In the last month, the BRICS Summit, the G-7 summit, and the North Atlantic… Continue reading Words from Bandung to relive in Bali and Delhi
Across democracies, supreme courts’ legitimacy, autonomy are under question
Source: The post is based on the article “Across democracies, supreme courts’ legitimacy, autonomy are under question” published in “Indian Express” on 7th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary. Relevance: To understand the declining legitimacy of the Supreme Court. News: Recently, the US Senator declared that the Supreme Court of… Continue reading Across democracies, supreme courts’ legitimacy, autonomy are under question
Twitter’s legal challenge to Centre’s takedown orders flags issues of free speech
Source: This post is based on the article “Twitter’s legal challenge to Centre’s takedown orders flags issues of free speech” published in The Indian Express on 7th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS2 – Govt policies and interventions Relevance: Digital India, Free speech News: As the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MEITY) conducts a week-long celebration to… Continue reading Twitter’s legal challenge to Centre’s takedown orders flags issues of free speech
Improving the odds for 5G
Source: The post is based on the article “Improving the odds for 5G” published in “Business Standard” on 7th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: To understand the way to improve the 5G spectrum. News: Recently, the government announced 5G spectrum auctions and limited E-Band backhaul allocation. Two bands of 250 MHz… Continue reading Improving the odds for 5G
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and Maulana Azad show how to deal with hurt religious sentiments
Source: This post is based on the article “Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and Maulana Azad show how to deal with hurt religious sentiments” published in The Indian Express on 7th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS1 – Society Relevance: Blasphemy and associated issues News: Muslims find blasphemy an abominable act for which the offender must part with… Continue reading Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and Maulana Azad show how to deal with hurt religious sentiments
India-EU: global dynamics
Source: This post is based on the article “India-EU: global dynamics” published in The Indian Express on 7th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS3 – Environment Relevance: Transition towards clean energy Context: Both India and the EU are committed to climate change, and the recent progress in India-EU alliance opens prospects of a customised partnership and mutual… Continue reading India-EU: global dynamics
Taking stock of five years of GST
Source: The post is based on the article “Taking stock of five years of GST” published in “The Hindu” on 7th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, and growth. Relevance: To understand the impacts of GST on inflation. News: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) has completed five years in… Continue reading Taking stock of five years of GST
