Talk about coal – India must consider energy transition partnerships

Source: The post is based on the article “Talk about coal – India must consider energy transition partnerships” published in Business Standard on 8th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Relevance: Just Energy Transition Partnerships and India News:  The Indian government has refused to accept JETPs and phase out its coal dependence due to the concerned stakeholders… Continue reading Talk about coal – India must consider energy transition partnerships

The debate around conjugal visits for prisoners

Source– The post is based on the article “The debate around conjugal visits for prisoners” published in The Hindu on 8th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Judiciary and significant provisions of constitution Relevance– Issues related to criminal justice system News– The article explains the issue of conjugal visits for inmates. The State of Punjab has allowed… Continue reading The debate around conjugal visits for prisoners

Need for an effective tourist police

Source– The post is based on the article “Need for an effective tourist police” published in The Hindu on 8th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Relevance– Issues related to tourism sector News– The article explains the issue of tourist safety in India. A few days ago, a… Continue reading Need for an effective tourist police

BIMSTEC as key to a new South Asian regional order

Source– The post is based on the article “BIMSTEC as key to a new South Asian regional order” published in The Hindu on 8th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Regional grouping Relevance–  BIMSTEC News– The article explains the importance of BIMSTEC and scope for improvement in its working. It also explains the weaknesses of SAARC. What… Continue reading BIMSTEC as key to a new South Asian regional order

Why and how the Supreme Court should recognise same-sex marriage

Source– The post is based on the article “Why and how the Supreme Court should recognise same-sex marriage” published in The Indian Express on 7th December 2022. Syllabus: GS1- Social empowerment. GS2- Vulnerable sections Relevance– Issues related to LGBT News– The article explains the issue of same-sex marriages. Recently petitions were filed in higher courts… Continue reading Why and how the Supreme Court should recognise same-sex marriage

Denting democracy – On judicial appointments

Source– The post is based on the article “Denting democracy” published in the Business Standard on 7th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Judiciary Relevance– Judicial appointment News– The article explains the issue of appointment of judges by Collegium. Recently, a Bench of the SC expressed anguish at the government sitting on Collegium recommendations for fresh appointments.… Continue reading Denting democracy – On judicial appointments

Fixing gas prices

Source– The post is based on the article “Fixing gas prices” published in the Business Standard on 6th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Infrastructure- Energy Relevance– Petroleum and gas sector News– The article explains the issue of gas pricing in India. What are the commendations of Kirit Parekh for gas pricing? It has suggested a cap… Continue reading Fixing gas prices

Scenarios for the future of India, and the world

Source– The post is based on the article “Scenarios for the future of India, and the world” published in The Hindu on 6th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and development Relevance– Scenario of economic growth and development News– The article explains the possible scenarios for growth and development of the Indian economy. It also… Continue reading Scenarios for the future of India, and the world

The GM mustard debate

Source: The post is based on an article “The GM mustard debate” published in The Indian Express on 7th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology Relevance: concerns associated with GM crops News: The government had cleared the environmental release of a genetically modified (GM) variety of mustard, DMH-11, recently which has been opposed by the… Continue reading The GM mustard debate

Delhi choking, but do not blame stubble burning alone

Source: The post is based on the article “Delhi choking, but do not blame stubble burning alone” published in The Hindu on 7th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: concerns and measures needed to address air pollution in Delhi News:  The pollution in Delhi every year around winter is a serious concern that needs to be… Continue reading Delhi choking, but do not blame stubble burning alone

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