Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Sub-categorising OBCs” published in “Indian Express” on 8th July 2022. What is the News? The Centre extended the tenure of The Commission to Examine Sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) headed by Justice G Rohini, former Chief Justice of Delhi High Court. The present extension is provided until January… Continue reading Explained: Sub-categorising OBCs
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Bharat NCAP: The proposal for an India-specific norm for assessing vehicular safety in collision
Source: The post is based on the article “The proposal for an India-specific norm for assessing vehicular safety in collision” published in “The Hindu” on 8th July 2022. What is the News? Recently, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways approved a Draft GSR (general statutory rules) Notification to introduce the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat-NCAP). What… Continue reading Bharat NCAP: The proposal for an India-specific norm for assessing vehicular safety in collision
Mental health issues of LGBTQIA++ community: A community and a health issue of concern
Source: The post is based on the article “A community and a health issue of concern” published in “The Hindu” on 8th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: To understand the mental health issues of LGBTQIA++ community. News: Recently Pride month (June) has been celebrated… Continue reading Mental health issues of LGBTQIA++ community: A community and a health issue of concern
Air pocket: Show cause to SpiceJet overdue. DGCA has to be more proactive on safety
Source: The post is based on the article “Air pocket: Show cause to SpiceJet overdue. DGCA has to be more proactive on safety” published in “The Times of India” on 7th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: To understand aviation safety in India. News: India’s civil aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil… Continue reading Air pocket: Show cause to SpiceJet overdue. DGCA has to be more proactive on safety
Across democracies, supreme courts’ legitimacy, autonomy are under question
Source: The post is based on the article “Across democracies, supreme courts’ legitimacy, autonomy are under question” published in “Indian Express” on 7th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary. Relevance: To understand the declining legitimacy of the Supreme Court. News: Recently, the US Senator declared that the Supreme Court of… Continue reading Across democracies, supreme courts’ legitimacy, autonomy are under question
Improving the odds for 5G
Source: The post is based on the article “Improving the odds for 5G” published in “Business Standard” on 7th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: To understand the way to improve the 5G spectrum. News: Recently, the government announced 5G spectrum auctions and limited E-Band backhaul allocation. Two bands of 250 MHz… Continue reading Improving the odds for 5G
Taking stock of five years of GST
Source: The post is based on the article “Taking stock of five years of GST” published in “The Hindu” on 7th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, and growth. Relevance: To understand the impacts of GST on inflation. News: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) has completed five years in… Continue reading Taking stock of five years of GST
Greening better: NGT is a vital cog in environment regulation but it needs a performance review & better staffing
Source: The post is based on the article “Greening better: NGT is a vital cog in environment regulation but it needs a performance review & better staffing” published in “The Times of India” on 6th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Relevance: To understand the challenges faced by NGT. News: Given the rampant ecological… Continue reading Greening better: NGT is a vital cog in environment regulation but it needs a performance review & better staffing
As students gear up for university, the devil is in the NEP’s details
Source: The post is based on the article “As students gear up for university, the devil is in the NEP’s details” published in “Indian Express” on 6th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. Relevance: To understand the challenges associated with the National Education Policy. News: Along with the… Continue reading As students gear up for university, the devil is in the NEP’s details
Making sense of Assam floods: Why rivers turned violent in the 20th century and how climate change is making them more unpredictable
Source: The post is based on the article “Making sense of Assam floods: Why rivers turned violent in the 20th century and how climate change is making them more unpredictable” published in “Indian Express” on 6th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster and disaster management. Relevance: To understand the impacts of increasing floods in the northeast. News: This year… Continue reading Making sense of Assam floods: Why rivers turned violent in the 20th century and how climate change is making them more unpredictable
