CAPFs: children of a lesser God

Source: This post is based on the article “CAPFs: children of a lesser God” published in The Hindu on 21st July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate. Relevance: Recognising the contribution of CAPF personnel. News: In several states of India, the policemen are given step-motherly treatment, but the personnel from… Continue reading CAPFs: children of a lesser God

From Madras HC comments on mangalsutra to a survey in Karnataka, a troubling view of women emerges

Source: This post is based on the article “From Madras HC comments on mangalsutra to a survey in Karnataka, a troubling view of women emerges” published in the Indian Express on 21st July 2022. Syllabus: GS 4 – Role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values and social influence and persuasion. Relevance: Role of institutions… Continue reading From Madras HC comments on mangalsutra to a survey in Karnataka, a troubling view of women emerges

Revamp India’s school health services

Source: This post is created based on the article “Revamp India’s school health services” published in The Hindu on 21st July 2022. Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Issues related to education Context: After the return of normalization post-pandemic, on the education front, there has been some discourse on ‘learning recovery’. However, the health needs of… Continue reading Revamp India’s school health services

India-Vietnam ties, from strong to stronger

Source: This post is created based on the article “India-Vietnam ties, from strong to stronger” published in The Hindu on 21st July 2022. Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – International Relations Context: The article analyses various dimensions of India-Vietnam relations. India’s external trade (over 90% by volume and 70% by value) is by sea, thus oceans… Continue reading India-Vietnam ties, from strong to stronger

Indian MNCs are absent from discussions on digital policy

Source: The post is based on an article “Indian MNCs are absent from discussion on digital policy” published in the Indian Express on 20th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Relevance: Digital Economy related policies News: In 2022,… Continue reading Indian MNCs are absent from discussions on digital policy

The new agriculture panel raises questions

Source: The post is based on an article “The new agricultural panel raises questions” published in the Indian Express on 20th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Agriculture and Allied Sector Relevance: Farm Reforms News: The government has finally constituted a committee to promote zero budget-based farming, change crop patterns and make the Minimum Support Price… Continue reading The new agriculture panel raises questions

Why the sceptics are wrong and we must invest in space

Source: The post is based on the article “Why the sceptics are wrong, and we must invest in space” published in the Live Mint on 20th July 2022. Syllabus: GS Paper 3, Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology, etc. Relevance: Space Sector and associated reforms News: Last week, the first images from the James… Continue reading Why the sceptics are wrong and we must invest in space

Why there is no reason to panic over the rupee

Source: This post is based on the following articles “Why there is no reason to panic over the rupee” published in the Indian Express on 20th July 2022. “The RBI should desist from launching a defence of the currency. Let rupee find its own level” published in the Indian Express on 20th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3… Continue reading Why there is no reason to panic over the rupee

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