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Source: Click here Syllabus: GS Synopsis: Media professionals need to introspect. Action against someone spreading fake news cannot be portrayed as a threat to freedom of the press. Introduction Fake news causes social disturbance not only in India but globally. One false news item can spark panic and even violence in society. Media is the… Continue reading Need of introspection among Media professionals

Source: Click here Syllabus: Government Budgeting Synopsis: Global pandemic and economic slowdown led to the health and economic crisis. But, the Union Budget 2021-22 did not pay attention to hunger, and Malnutrition. Need of Food Security          High rate of child malnutrition- National Family Health Survey-5 showed that child malnutrition levels in 2019 were higher… Continue reading Budget 2021 paid less attention to Hunger and Malnutrition

Source: The Hindu, Indian Express Gs2: India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Synopsis: Coup in Myanmar is an outcome of many unresolved differences between the democratically elected government and the army. It has many consequences. Background Myanmar is a partially democratic country. The democratic government led by Aung San Suu Kyi shared half of its power… Continue reading Coup in Myanmar: Derailment of Democracy

Source: The Hindu Syllabus: Linkages between development and spread of extremism. Synopsis: Casualties in left-wing extremism (LWE)-affected States have not stopped. There is an urgent need to enhance the intelligence system in these areas. Introduction After 2008 attack on CRPF, the massive deployment of security forces was witnessed in the left-wing extremism (LWE)-affected States. With… Continue reading A need to enhance intelligence system in combating the left-wing extremism (LWE)