Category: Must Read News Articles

GS 1 Geophysical phenomena Met Dept. sees ‘good week’ ahead for monsoon: The southwest monsoon is making a steady advance into Maharashtra and West Bengal and the Meteorological Department has predicted a “good week” ahead. GS 2 India and neighbors ‘Neighbourhood First’ in Nepal: (The Hindu, Editorial) India needs to help Prime Minister Deuba clear… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 12

GS 1 Social issues Just why are farmers rioting?: (Indian Express, Editorial) The article explains the phenomena of farmer riots amidst growing prosperity. GS 2 International groupings and agreements India, Pakistan admitted to SCO as full members: (The Hindu) India became a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Swiss support India’s NSG bid: (The Hindu) Switzerland, the… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 10

GS 1 Social issues Ambedkar’s armies: (Indian Express, Editorial) Saharanpur’s Bhim Army is part of the tradition of organisations for the self-defence and cultural assertion of the Dalit community. GS 2 International groupings and agreements Clouded coherence: (The Hindu, Editorial) Given India’s recent foreign policy fluidity, the sustainability of its SCO membership is in doubt.… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 9

GS 2 International groupings and agreements India to join SCO in Astana: (The Hindu) India says it is willing to join hands with Pakistan and China to combat terrorism. Government policies SC to hear plea on cattle trade rules: (The Hindu) The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a petition challenging the new notifications issued… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 8

GS Paper 2 Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector SC reserves order on postgraduate quota for in-house students: (The Hindu)The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its order on a Allahabad High Court decision setting aside 50% reservation for in-house students for admissions to postgraduate courses in Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and Aligarh… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 7

GS 2 China lauds PM’s ‘peaceful border’ remark: (The Hindu, India and neighbors) The two major countries, China and India, maintaining sound and steady bilateral relationship is of great significance. China supports the NSG to have several consultations to reach a non-discriminatory and universally applicable solution. A passage through Europe: (The Hindu, Effects of developed and… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 6

GS 2 Women to get combat role in Army: (The Hindu, Women related issues + Security forces) In a transformational move, the Indian Army is all set to open up combat positions for women, a gender barrier broken by only a few countries. European variation: (The Hindu, Effects of developed and developing countries policies) With global politics… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 5

The Hindu Front Page / NATIONAL Counterfeiting of new notes worries agencies: Officials want security features changed every 3-4 years. Chenani-Nashri tunnel: The Chenani-Nashri tunnel will now reduce the travel distance between Jammu and Srinagar by 30 kilometres. Editorial/OPINION Sharpen the focus on growth: If there has to be investment resurgence, it is necessary to create the climate… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 3

GS 2 Rajasthan leads in child marriages: (The Hindu, Indian Constitution) Rajasthan has reported the highest incidence of child marriages. Justice Sikri seeks legislative intervention to reconcile personal laws with secular Act. SC order enhances rights of landlords: (The Hindu, Executive and the Judiciary) ‘Eviction proceedings can continue even after taking possession of building from… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 2nd

GS 2 Where’s the ban, asks Kerala HC: Dismisses writ plea against Centre’s order restricting sale of cattle at markets. Counsel pointed out that Article 21 (right to life) of the Constitution was affected by the rules. The petitioner had contended that as the preservation, protection of animals, prevention of animal diseases, and veterinary training… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 1st