Source-This post on On V-Dem institute report on Democracy in India has been created based on the article “Democracy, autocracy, or both” published in “Business Standards” on 3 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2– Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure. Context-The Gothenburg-based V-Dem institute has categorized India as “one of the… Continue reading On V-Dem institute report on Democracy in India
Problems with App and App based businesses
Source-This post on Problems with App and App based businesses has been created based on the article “People are losing control over phones” published in “The Hindu” on 1 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper 3 – Basics of Cyber Security Context- There is an increase in the number of Anti-trust cases across the globe against… Continue reading Problems with App and App based businesses
Role of political parties in addressing climate issues
Source – This post on Role of political parties in addressing climate issues has been created based on the article “Poll campaigns in India must reflect climate issues” published in “The Hindu” on 1 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus – GS Paper 2 – Salient Features of the Representation of People’s Act & GS Paper 3… Continue reading Role of political parties in addressing climate issues
Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)- Explained Pointwise
The Supreme Court has recently endorsed the sweeping powers of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Recently, a SC bench headed by Justice Bela M. Trivedi, castigated four Tamil Nadu District Collectors for failing to appear in person in response to a summons issued to them under PMLA, by… Continue reading Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)- Explained Pointwise
Paradip Port
Source-This post on Paradip Port is based on the article “Paradip Port becomes numero uno among Indian Major Ports in cargo throughput in FY 2023-24” published in “PIB” on 2nd April 2024. Why in the News? Paradip Port has become the country’s highest cargo-handling major port, surpassing Deendayal Port, Kandla, for the first time in… Continue reading Paradip Port
Leap Second
Source-This post on Leap Second is based on the article “Melting ice sheets may postpone need for ‘negative leap second’” published in “The Indian Express” on 1st April 2024. Why in the News? According to a recent study, Earth’s changing rotation, influenced by factors such as climate change and geological shifts, may result in clocks… Continue reading Leap Second
Kallakkadal: A phenomenon leading to floods in Kerala
Source-This post on Kallakkadal: A phenomenon leading to floods in Kerala is based on the article “What is Kallakkadal, which has flooded houses in Kerala’s coastal areas?” published in “The Indian Express” on 3rd April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, numerous homes in Kerala’s coastal regions have been flooded due to high sea waves,… Continue reading Kallakkadal: A phenomenon leading to floods in Kerala
ED can summon ‘any person’ for ‘any information’- SC in Sand mining case
Source-This post on ED can summon ‘any person’ for ‘any information’- SC in sand mining case is based on the article “Sand mining case: ED can summon ‘any person’ for ‘any information’, Supreme Court tells Tamil Nadu” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd April 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court, in a recent… Continue reading ED can summon ‘any person’ for ‘any information’- SC in Sand mining case
India risking ‘squandering’ demographic dividend: World Bank’s Jobs for Resilience report
Source-This post on India risking ‘squandering’ demographic dividend: World Bank is based on the article “South Asia, India risk squandering demographic dividend: World Bank” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd February 2024. Why in the News? The World Bank, in its latest regional update titled “Jobs for Resilience”, has stated that the South Asia region, including… Continue reading India risking ‘squandering’ demographic dividend: World Bank’s Jobs for Resilience report
Bridge fuel
Source-This post on Bridge fuel is based on the article “Is natural gas actually cleaner than coal? Growing evidence says maybe not” published in “DownToEarth” on 1st April 2024. Why in the News? Natural gas is often referred to as a ‘Bridge Fuel’ for nations aiming to move away from coal and oil dependence while… Continue reading Bridge fuel
