Source: The post is based on the article “CPCB report shows fewer polluted river stretches, but worst ones remain unchanged” published in The Hindu on 26th December 2022. What is the News? According to a recent report from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the number of polluted stretches in India’s rivers has fallen from… Continue reading CPCB report shows fewer polluted river stretches, but worst ones remain unchanged
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Justice Dept. says raising judges’ retirement age may benefit non-performers
Source: The post is based on the article “Justice Dept. says raising judges’ retirement age may benefit non-performers” published in The Hindu on 26th December 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the Department of Justice’s concerns about raising judges’ retirement age?3 What are the recommendations of the department on judicial processes and reforms?4… Continue reading Justice Dept. says raising judges’ retirement age may benefit non-performers
On GM, follow the science
Source: The post is based on the article “On GM, follow the science” published in The Indian Express on 24th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Awareness in the field of biotechnology Relevance: Use of recombinant technology. News: The article explains the issues related to the environmental release of the GM mustard variety called DMH-11. GM is… Continue reading On GM, follow the science
Alleviating the scourge of private healthcare
Source: The post is based on the article “Alleviating the scourge of private healthcare” published in The Hindu on 24th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to the development and management of health Relevance: Issues related to affordable and accessible healthcare News: The article explains the dominant role of the private sector and its dispersed… Continue reading Alleviating the scourge of private healthcare
Fighting cancer – Along with vaccination, screening must be done to detect early signs of HPV
Source: The post is based on an article “Fighting cancer – Along with vaccination, screening must be done to detect early signs of HPV” published in The Hindu on 24th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Social Justice Relevance: Measures taken by India to prevent cervical cancer. News: The Indian government has decided to roll out vaccination for… Continue reading Fighting cancer – Along with vaccination, screening must be done to detect early signs of HPV
A busy navy´s challenges
Source: The post is based on an article “A busy navy´s challenges” published in Business Standard on 24th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Security. Relevance: Challenges with the Indian Navy. News: The Indian Navy has been expanding its fleet day by day. Despite this, challenges still exist for the Indian Navy. What are the challenges associated with… Continue reading A busy navy´s challenges
India’s Chipko movement changed the world’s vision
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s Chipko movement changed the world’s vision” published in The Times of India on 24th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3 – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. Relevance: About India’s Chipko movement. News: India’s Chipko movement has lessons for social movements globally. Contents1 What is the reason behind Chipko… Continue reading India’s Chipko movement changed the world’s vision
With REDD, the global economy can remunerate nations saving rainforests
Source: The post is based on the article “‘With REDD, the global economy can remunerate nations saving rainforests’” published in The Times of India on 24th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3 – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. Relevance: About Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation’ (REDD). News: The idea of incentivizing countries to protect forests… Continue reading With REDD, the global economy can remunerate nations saving rainforests
Ensuring accessibility for disabled persons: A more accessible house
Source: The post is based on the article “A more accessible house” published in The Indian Express on 24th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population Relevance: Issues related to the disabled population. News: The article explains the enforcement problems faced by the Accessible India campaign. It also suggests improvement in the existing policy… Continue reading Ensuring accessibility for disabled persons: A more accessible house
Major questions about minors
Source: The post is based on the article “Major questions about minors” published in The Indian Express on 24th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2 – Laws and mechanisms for vulnerable sections of the population. Relevance: Issue related to the adolescent population News: The article explains the issue of criminalisation of consensual sexual activity between adolescents… Continue reading Major questions about minors
