Category: Must Read News Articles

Archives GS: 2 International relations: U.S. tightens H-1B approval process, IT firms worried(The Hindu) The U.S on Thursday announced fresh measures to tighten the scrutiny of H-1B visa petitions, mandating fresh documentary requirements for workers at third-party worksites. Adopting a ‘wait and watch’ approach(The Hindu Opinion) Why India and Iran had modest expectations of President… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – February 24, 2018

Archives GS: 2 International relations: Old friends: on India-Iran bilateral ties(The Hindu Editorial) India must maintain its steady course of strengthening ties with Iran A Nepal-India win-win(The Hindu Opinion) Without doubt, like every nation-state, India seeks its own advantage in international relationships, including within the South Asian region. But the repeated experience is that of… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – February 20, 2018

Archives G: 2 International relations: For India, it should be neighbourhood first(The Hindu Opinion) As India’s salience in global matters grows — amply demonstrated recently by the presence of 10 leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at India’s Republic Day celebrations, the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to India, and… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – February 19, 2018

Archives GS: 1 Society related issues: Sex ratio at birth dips in 17 of 21 large States, Gujarat records 53 points fall(The Hindu) The sex ratio at birth (SRB) saw a decline in 17 out of 21 large States of the country, with Gujarat recording an alarming dip of 53 points, a report released by… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – February 18, 2018

Archives GS:2 Indian Constitution and Polity: SC curtails T.N.’s share of Cauvery water(The Hindu) It only refers to the 2007 tribunal award which had vaguely dealt with the issue by saying that the allocated shares of water would be “proportionately reduced” among Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. ‘Cauvery a national asset, no exclusive ownership’(The… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – February 17, 2018

Archives GS: 1 Society and women related issues: Protecting the girl child(The Hindu Opinion) The courage of a group of Dawoodi Bohra women, who were subject to female genital mutilation (FGM) and recently began speaking about it publicly, has “shone a light” upon the often debilitating, secretive process in India, like never before. Dealing with… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – February 16, 2018