Category: Must Read News Articles

GS -1 A plural legacy more vital than ever The article talks about the importance of Jawaharlal Nehru legacy especially in the present time. His commitment to liberal democracy and plural democracy is more important today than ever. GS -2 A big, bad deal The USA signed deal with the Taliban in Doha, Qatar. The… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 2nd March 2020

GS -2 Regional Bonding The article mentions that India needs to engage with its neighbours for the realisation of its global ambitions SC to hear Sabarimala case before contempt pleas on police reforms The Supreme Court on Fri­day made it clear that it would hear Sabarimala peti­tions on the extent of reli­gious freedom available to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 29th February 2020

GS -2 Aadhaar, no standout performer in welfare delivery A team of professors has published a new working paper in the National Bureau of Economic research. It provides a detail findings from an extensive empirical study of the impact of Aadhaar in reducing leakages and accruing fiscal savings. The professors conducted a scientifically designed study… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 28th February 2020

GS -2 Trouble lurks behind the bilateral bonhomie The article talks about the recent visit of USA president Donald Trump to India. It stresses on the increasing cooperation between two countries in the sectors like defence, energy, counter terrorism etc. However, it also mentions the where full potential of bilateral relations have not been realised… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 27th February 2020

GS -2 Rights, duties and Constitution The article discusses about the relationship between rights and duties as mentioned in Constitution. It says that It is only after a guarantee of the sum of all promised by the Constitution that citizens can be asked to do their duty. More psychological than an empowering voter option The… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 26th February 2020

GS -1 ASI planning barricade around famed stone chariot at Hampi. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is contemplat­ing installing a wooden bar­ricade around the stone cha­riot inside Vittala Temple complex at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hampi in Karnataka in a bid to pro­tect it from vandalism. Vittala Temple is not only among… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 25th February 2020

GS -2 FATF places Iran on Black List The FATF has placed Iran on its blacklist after it failed to comply with international anti terrorism financing norms. The move will deepen the Iran’s isolation from financial market. US Taliban to sign agreement on Feb 29 US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the Taliban has… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 22nd February 2020

GS -2 Centre won’t dilute Art 371 Union Home Minister has said that Centre would not dilute Art 371. Article 371A to 371J have certain provisions for Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa and Karnataka. Losing a nation, in seven acts A Turkish journalist has come out with a… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 21st February 2020

GS -1 By agreeing to Partition, Congress kept India United. The article reasons that by agreeing to partition, congress leaders such as Jawahar Lal Nehru and Vallabh Bhai Patel made India strong and united. Historical evidence based on im­partial scholarship demonstrates that had the Congress Party not ac­cepted the Partition plan, India today would have… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 20th February 2020

GS -2 In US trade action, an Indian counter strategy The editorial talks about the potential impact of USA termination of preferential trade status for India under GSP and USA India from its list of developing countries that are exempt from investigations into whether they harm American industry with unfairly subsidised exports. It argues that… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 19th February 2020