Source: The post is based on the article “Factoring in the risk-Development of mountain areas over the years has upset the ecological balance” published in The Hindu on 23rd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3: Disasters and disaster management. Relevance: To understand the impacts of development activities in hilly areas. News: At least 25 people were killed over the weekend… Continue reading Factoring in the risk-Development of mountain areas over the years has upset the ecological balance
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A Centre-State skew further widened
Source: The post is based on the article “A Centre-State skew further widened” published in The Hindu on 23rd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2: Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure. Relevance: To understand the issues of the financial health of States and Centre. News: In a NITI Aayog meeting chaired by the Prime Minister, various Chief Ministers… Continue reading A Centre-State skew further widened
Anganwadi system: Not centres of learning yet
Source: The post is based on the article “Not centres of learning yet” published in The Hindu on 23rd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. Relevance: To understand the issues associated with the Anganwadi system. News: The Anganwadi system, part of the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS), at… Continue reading Anganwadi system: Not centres of learning yet
Philanthropy could help unlock India’s vast economic potential
Source: The post is based on the article “Philanthropy could help unlock India’s vast economic potential” published in the Livemint on 22nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 4 – Corporate Governance. Relevance: Philanthropy and its relevance. News: India will reach a per-capita income of some $15,000 by India@100 in 2047. In that, philanthropy can play a crucial role in… Continue reading Philanthropy could help unlock India’s vast economic potential
Pharma oversell clearly needs to be reined back
Source: The post is based on the article “Pharma oversell clearly needs to be reined back” published in the Livemint on 22nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: About the pill peddling and its impacts. News: The Federation of Medical & Sales Representatives Association of India (FMRAI)… Continue reading Pharma oversell clearly needs to be reined back
Delhi Police’s use of facial recognition technology
Source: The post is based on the article “Delhi Police’s use of facial recognition technology” published in The Hindu on 22nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Relevance: To understand facial recognition technology. News: A recent RTI findings reveal that the Delhi Police treats matches of above 80%… Continue reading Delhi Police’s use of facial recognition technology
‘Forcible’ Aadhaar-voter ID linking
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Forcible’ Aadhaar-voter ID linking” published in The Hindu on 22nd August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 About the statutory provisions for linking of voter ID and Aadhaar3 What are the benefits and concerns associated with the linking of voter ID and Aadhaar?4 About the data on linking of voter ID… Continue reading ‘Forcible’ Aadhaar-voter ID linking
What next on data protection?
Source: The post is based on the article “What next on data protection?” published in The Hindu on 22nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Relevance: To understand the issues associated with the withdrawal of the Personal Data Protection Bill. News: Recently,… Continue reading What next on data protection?
Remission or premature release of convicts: The injustice of exceptionalism
Source: The post is based on the article “The injustice of exceptionalism” published in The Hindu on 20th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Criminal Justice System. Relevance: Remission or premature release of convicts. News: Recently, the Gujarat government released 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano murder and gang rape case of 2002 under its remission and premature… Continue reading Remission or premature release of convicts: The injustice of exceptionalism
Panch prans for a better India
Source: The post is based on the article “Panch prans for a better India” published in The Hindu on 20th August 2022. What is the News? Recently, the Prime Minister laid out Panch Pran (Five Vows) to be completed by 2047 when India celebrates 100 years of Independence. What are these Panch Pran? These include, 1) Moving forward… Continue reading Panch prans for a better India
