Source: This post is based on the article “‘Advantage New Delhi’ in Sri Lanka’s India lifeline” published in The Hindu on 22nd July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – India and its neighbourhood- relations. Relevance: India-Sri Lanka relations. News: The situation in Sri Lanka gives India an opportunity to take the lead in the foreign aid game in its neighbourhood. Contents1… Continue reading ‘Advantage New Delhi’ in Sri Lanka’s India lifeline
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In Pegasus battle, the fight for surveillance reform
Source: This post is based on the article “In Pegasus battle, the fight for surveillance reform” published in The Hindu on 22nd July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Basics of cyber security. Relevance: India’s Pegasus project. News: A year has passed since the disclosures about India’s Pegasus project. Contents1 What is India’s Pegasus project?2 How transparency is lacking in India’s… Continue reading In Pegasus battle, the fight for surveillance reform
Saving mothers – Data on MMR should lead to restructuring health-care systems for women
Source: This post is based on the article “Saving mothers – Data on MMR should lead to restructuring health-care systems for women” published in The Hindu on 21st July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: Maternal Mortality Ratio. News: A recent study published in the… Continue reading Saving mothers – Data on MMR should lead to restructuring health-care systems for women
The NEET conundrum and Tamil Nadu’s steadfast opposition
Source: This post is based on the article “The NEET conundrum and Tamil Nadu’s steadfast opposition” published in The Hindu on 21st July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Why and how was NEET introduced?3 What was the initial response of states to the NEET exam?4 What are the challenges associated with the NEET Exam?5 What were… Continue reading The NEET conundrum and Tamil Nadu’s steadfast opposition
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
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
Chile marks a notch in global constitutionalism
Source: This post is based on the article “Chile marks a notch in global constitutionalism” published in The Hindu on 20th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries. Relevance: About the draft Chilean constitution. News: In 2019, Chilean protests revolve around themes such as social inequality, the… Continue reading Chile marks a notch in global constitutionalism
No inner-party democracy
Source: This post is based on the article “No inner-party democracy” published in The Hindu on 20th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries. Relevance: Inner-party democracy in India and the UK. News: Recently, the British Conservative Party ousted their leader Boris Johnson. The incident showcases the… Continue reading No inner-party democracy
Sharing power with the next generations
Source: This post is based on the article “Sharing power with the next generations” published in The Hindu on 19th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Relevance: About the inter-generational justice. News: The recent Ukraine crisis highlighted that the institutions of global governance which were supposed to guarantee… Continue reading Sharing power with the next generations
