Source: The post is based on the article “Terra Pharma – WHO ruling on two India-made cough syrups should lead to a thorough, transparent investigation at home” published in The Times of India on 13th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: About… Continue reading Terra Pharma – WHO ruling on two India-made cough syrups should lead to a thorough, transparent investigation at home
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V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar sparks debate with remarks on Basic Structure of Constitution; what is it?
Source: The post is based on the following articles “V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar sparks debate with remarks on Basic Structure of Constitution; what is it?” published in the Indian Express on 13th January 2023. “Jagdeep Dhankhar’s criticism of the basic structure doctrine should ring alarm bells” published in the Indian Express on 13th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 2… Continue reading V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar sparks debate with remarks on Basic Structure of Constitution; what is it?
India has made marked progress in LAC infra development: Army chief
Source: The post is based on the article “India has made marked progress in LAC infra development: Army chief” published in The Hindu on 13th January 2023. What is the News? Recently, the Indian Army chief General has said that there has been a “marked improvement” in India’s infrastructure development along the Line of Actual Control… Continue reading India has made marked progress in LAC infra development: Army chief
Goyal rules out mini trade pact with U.S., says GSP not a priority for India
Source: The post is based on the article “Goyal rules out mini trade pact with U.S., says GSP not a priority for India” published in The Hindu on 13th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key issues discussed in the India-US TPF?3 What is the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)?4 What is… Continue reading Goyal rules out mini trade pact with U.S., says GSP not a priority for India
How the VSHORAD missile system will boost the Indian Army’s mountain warfare prowess
Source: The post is based on the article “How the VSHORAD missile system will boost the Indian Army’s mountain warfare prowess” published in the Indian Express on 12th January 2023. What is the News? The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to procure the Very Short Range Air Defence System or VSHORAD… Continue reading How the VSHORAD missile system will boost the Indian Army’s mountain warfare prowess
Atmospheric rivers: California’s record-breaking storm: What is the ‘Pineapple Express’ phenomenon underlying it
Source: The post is based on the article “California’s record-breaking storm: What is the ‘Pineapple Express’ phenomenon underlying it” published in the Indian Express on 12th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are atmospheric rivers?3 How do atmospheric rivers aid rainfall or storms?4 What are atmospheric river families, and what are their impacts?5 What… Continue reading Atmospheric rivers: California’s record-breaking storm: What is the ‘Pineapple Express’ phenomenon underlying it
Reckless spree – Authorities must heed science and people living near mines, dams
Source: The post is based on the article “Reckless spree – Authorities must heed science and people living near mines, dams” published in The Hindu on 12th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster and disaster management. Relevance: About protecting Hilly areas. News: The land subsidence in Joshimath has highlighted geological disasters that have in fact manifested across India.… Continue reading Reckless spree – Authorities must heed science and people living near mines, dams
India’s e-bus adoption ambitions require a financially sound plan
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s e-bus adoption ambitions require a financially sound plan” published in the Livemint on 12th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: About e-bus adoption. News: At CoP-26 in Glasgow, India committed itself to a net-zero target by 2070 and set… Continue reading India’s e-bus adoption ambitions require a financially sound plan
Bhopal’s Real Lesson – Attempts to get more out of Carbide for the gas tragedy are futile. India needs good law on civil liability
Source: The post is based on the article “Bhopal’s Real Lesson – Attempts to get more out of Carbide for the gas tragedy are futile. India needs good law on civil liability” published in The Times of India on 12th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster Management. Relevance: About compensation for industrial disasters. News: The… Continue reading Bhopal’s Real Lesson – Attempts to get more out of Carbide for the gas tragedy are futile. India needs good law on civil liability
Bad and ugly – A Governor’s departure from convention has set off unsavoury events
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Bad and ugly – A Governor’s departure from convention has set off unsavoury events” published in The Hindu on 11th January 2023. “The Guvs Are Off – Governors in some opposition-ruled states are keeping bills pending for long, violating constitutional spirit” published in The Times of India… Continue reading Bad and ugly – A Governor’s departure from convention has set off unsavoury events
