Source: This post is created based on the article “Which is the ‘real’ Shiv Sena? Answer lies with the Constitution and Supreme Court” published in Indian Express on 9th July, 2022. Syllabus: GS Paper 2- Indian Polity – Electoral Issues News: Recently, a tussle in Maharashtra within the Shiv Sena for the control of the… Continue reading Which is the ‘real’ Shiv Sena? Answer lies with the Constitution and Supreme Court
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Don’t Be a Boris
Source: The post is based on an article “Don’t Be A Boris” published in The Times of India on 8th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 4 Ethics – in Private and Public Relationships; Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration: Relevance: The Boris Johnson Case News: Recently, senior cabinet ministers in Britain resigned. Further, Boris… Continue reading Don’t Be a Boris
Welfare of the urban poor cannot be an afterthought in economic growth plans
Source: The post is based on an article “Welfare of the urban poor cannot be an afterthought in economic growth plans” published in the Indian Express on 8th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Inclusive Growth Relevance: Urban Poor Wellbeing News: In recent period, many migrants have come back to cities in search of work.… Continue reading Welfare of the urban poor cannot be an afterthought in economic growth plans
Barring restaurants from levying service charge is unfair, reeks of discrimination
Source: The post is based on an article “Barring restaurants from levying service charge is unfair, reeks of discrimination” published in the Indian Express on 8th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Indian Economy, Government Industrial Policies Relevance: Service Charges and Issues in the Hospitality Industry News: In recent days, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)… Continue reading Barring restaurants from levying service charge is unfair, reeks of discrimination
Out on a wing – On Issues Faced by Indian Airlines
Source: The post is based on an article “Out on a wing” published in the Business Standard on 8th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Infrastructure, Transportation Sector Relevance: issues in Indian Aviation industry News: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has issued a show-cause notice to SpiceJet airline for its “failure to establish safe,… Continue reading Out on a wing – On Issues Faced by Indian Airlines
Defending the rupee
Source: The post is based on an article “Defending the rupee” published in the Business Standard on 8th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Indian Economy; Relevance: Macroeconomic Conditions; Stabilization of the Indian Rupee News: The Indian rupee and the currencies across the world, including in the developed economies, are under pressure. The Indian rupee has depreciated… Continue reading Defending the rupee
Just Fine – On amending environmental laws
Source: This post is created based on the article “Just Fine – On amending environmental laws” published in The Hindu on 8th July 2022. Syllabus: GS Paper 3 – Indian Environment – Environment Degradation and Protection News: Union Environment Ministry has proposed an amendment to the sections of key environmental legislation. Read: Government’s Proposal to… Continue reading Just Fine – On amending environmental laws
Wake-up call – on Landslides in Manipur
News: One of the severest natural disasters in Manipur happened recently. The incident led to the death of around 37 people. What has happened? A landslide accident happened in Manipur, leading to deaths and many people trapped below the debris. The disaster compounded due to the accumulation of debris on the pathway of Ijei River.… Continue reading Wake-up call – on Landslides in Manipur
We need an urgent national plan on electrical safety
News: With the increasing access to electricity, the issue of electricity accidents must be addressed. National or State policies or programs do not provide targets or specific resource allocation for safety, at present. Nearly all households have an electricity connection, as per reports. However, a small portion of the allocation to the electricity sector is… Continue reading We need an urgent national plan on electrical safety
Technology is no panacea for custodial deaths
Context: Technology has been proposed as a silver bullet against custodial deaths by many. However, these solutions are not as effective as they were intended to be. A recent increase in the custodial deaths in Tamil Nadu has brought the issue of custodial deaths into the limelight. Between 2001 and 2018, 1,727 persons died in… Continue reading Technology is no panacea for custodial deaths
