Source-This post on Landslides in Wayanad has been created based on the article “Madhav Gadgil writes: Wayanad tragedy exposes the gulf between haves and have-nots” published in “The Indian Express” on 8 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Disaster and Disaster Management Context– Recently, severe landslides struck Meppadi in Kerala’s Wayanad district, burying four villages under… Continue reading Landslides in Wayanad
Witch-Hunting in India
Source-This post on Witch-Hunting in India has been created based on the article “Why accusations of witchcraft persist in India” published in “The Indian Express” on 8 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-1-Indian Society Context– The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) in India has tracked “motives for murder,” including witchcraft, since 1953. In 2022, there were… Continue reading Witch-Hunting in India
Tax Reforms in the recent Budget
Source-This post on Tax Reforms in the recent Budget has been created based on the article “For taxpayers, a welcome easing” published in “The Indian Express” on 8 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context– The finance minister has recently initiated a… Continue reading Tax Reforms in the recent Budget
Issues with Proposed Amendments to Waqf Act
Source-This post on Issues with Proposed Amendments to Waqf Act has been created based on the article “Proposed amendment to Waqf Act polices charity, hinders autonomy” published in “The Indian Express” on 8 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and… Continue reading Issues with Proposed Amendments to Waqf Act
QCI Surajya Recognition and Ranking Framework
Source- This post on QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework has been created based on the article “Quality Council of India introduces QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework to Drive Excellence in Key Sectors” published in “PIB” on 8 August 2024. Why in News? The Quality Council of India (QCI) has recently launched the QCI Surajya… Continue reading QCI Surajya Recognition and Ranking Framework
National Commission of Minorities(NCM)
Source- This post on National Commission of Minorities(NCM) has been created based on the article “National Commission of Minorities(NCM)” published in “PIB” on 8 August 2024. Why in News? The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) has requested a report from State Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik regarding the Vishalgad violence. About National Commission of Minorities(NCM) Aspects Description… Continue reading National Commission of Minorities(NCM)
Nandini Sahakar Scheme
Source- This post on Nandini Sahakar Scheme has been created based on the article “Nandini Sahakar Yojana” published in “PIB” on 8 August 2024. Why in News? The National Cooperative Development Corporation has recently launched the Nandini Sahakar Scheme to support women entrepreneurs. About Nandini Sahakar Scheme Aspects Description About The Nandini Sahakar Yojana is a… Continue reading Nandini Sahakar Scheme
BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement
Source- This post on BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement has been created based on the article “Shri Piyush Goyal calls for faster negotiations of BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement” published in “PIB” on 8 August 2024. Why in News? Union Minister of Commerce & Industry highlighted the need for member countries and business leaders to reassess priorities regarding… Continue reading BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement
Organ donation in India
Source- This post on Organ donation in India has been created based on the article “Women outnumbered men in living organ donations last year, say government data” published in “The Hindu” on 8 August 2024. Why in News? According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, there were 9,784 women living donors last year, compared… Continue reading Organ donation in India
Yen Carry Trade
Source- This post on Yen Carry Trade has been created based on the article “What is Yen carry trade and why did it help trigger a global stock market fall?” published in “Indian Express” on 8 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, major global stock markets witnessed their steepest decline in decades, with the yen… Continue reading Yen Carry Trade
