‘Only by recognising the power & intelligence of the opium poppy can we even begin to make peace with it’

Source– The post is based on the article “Only by recognising the power & intelligence of the opium poppy can we even begin to make peace with it” published in “The Times Group” on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Modern history Relevance: Opium trade and Opium war News-The article is about new book of Amitav… Continue reading ‘Only by recognising the power & intelligence of the opium poppy can we even begin to make peace with it’

Express View on Yamuna status report: River abandoned

Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on Yamuna status report: River abandoned” published in “Indian Express” on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment News: In January, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) established a panel led by Delhi’s lieutenant governor to find way to rejuvenate the Yamuna river in the… Continue reading Express View on Yamuna status report: River abandoned

Ten military lessons from the Ukraine conflict for India

Source: The post is based on the article “Ten military lessons from the Ukraine conflict for India” published in “Indian Express” on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interest. What are the military lessons from the Ukraine conflict for India? The military lessons… Continue reading Ten military lessons from the Ukraine conflict for India

Sobriety after the euphoria of the U.S. state visit

Source: The post is based on the article “Sobriety after the euphoria of the U.S. state visit” published in “The Hindu” on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Contents1 About historical development of India US relations2 What are the major differences in… Continue reading Sobriety after the euphoria of the U.S. state visit

Ominous signs- on Khalistani separatism

Source: The post is based on the article “Ominous signs” published in “The Hindu” on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Internal security News: On July 8, rallies by pro-Khalistan separatists are planned in the U.S., the U.K., Canada and Australia that target Indian diplomatic missions and diplomats. The Indian government has taken steps to… Continue reading Ominous signs- on Khalistani separatism

Standing up for National Anthem: What the Supreme Court has ruled

Source: The post is based on the article “Standing up for National Anthem: What the Supreme Court has ruled” published in The Indian Express on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Structure, Organization & Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Relevance: About the SC rulings on singing National Anthem News: An executive magistrate in Srinagar… Continue reading Standing up for National Anthem: What the Supreme Court has ruled

Internationalisation of Indian currency: The rupee challenge

Source: The post is based on an article “Internationalisation of Indian currency: The rupee challenge” published in The Indian Express on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Monetary Policy, Growth & Development Relevance: About the benefits and challenges associated with Internationalization of rupee. News: Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Inter-Departmental Group (IDG) has… Continue reading Internationalisation of Indian currency: The rupee challenge

National Research Foundation’s vision: A chance at genuine innovation

Source: The post is based on the article “National Research Foundation’s vision: A chance at genuine innovation” published in “Indian Express” on 7th July 2023. News: The article discusses the establishment of the National Research Foundation (NRF) as recommended by the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP-2020) in India. Read – India’s National Research Foundation (NRF):… Continue reading National Research Foundation’s vision: A chance at genuine innovation

India’s shield of privacy should reflect Article 21

Source: The post is based on the article “India’s shield of privacy should reflect Article 21” published in Live Mint on 7th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Relevance: About new Digital Personal Data Protection Bill and associated concerns.… Continue reading India’s shield of privacy should reflect Article 21

Express View on CPR losing its tax exemptions: Think tanked

Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on CPR losing its tax exemptions: Think tanked” published in The Indian Express on 7th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – The Role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders Relevance: concerns associated with the Centre for Policy Research (CPR) News:… Continue reading Express View on CPR losing its tax exemptions: Think tanked

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