Source: The post financial challenges of local government bodies in India has been created, based on the article “Having panchayats as self-governing institutions” published in “The Hindu” on 21st February 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-polity- devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. News: The article discusses the financial… Continue reading Financial challenges local government bodies in India- Having panchayats as self-governing institutions
Decline in India’s parliamentary practices – The real threat to the ‘India as we know it’
Source: The post decline in India’s parliamentary practices has been created, based on the article “The real threat to the ‘India as we know it” published in “The Hindu” on 21st February 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- polity-Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal… Continue reading Decline in India’s parliamentary practices – The real threat to the ‘India as we know it’
SC Interim Order on Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act 2023- Explained Pointwise
Supreme Court (SC), in its interim Order on the PIL challenging the constitutionality of the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act 2023, has asked the States and Union Territories (UT) to ensure compliance with the ‘definition of Forest‘ as laid down in the TN Godavarman Thirumalpad v. Union of India judgement 1996. Rule 16 of the Forest (Conservation)… Continue reading SC Interim Order on Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act 2023- Explained Pointwise
Quasars- Brightest and fastest-growing quasar discovered
Source-This post on Quasars- Brightest and fastest-growing quasar discovered so far has been created based on the article “Galaxy gobbler feasting on Sun-size stars: Fastest-growing black hole powering distant quasar” published in “The Telegraph” on 20 February 2024. Why in the news? An international team of astronomers said the recently discovered quasar named J0529-4351 was… Continue reading Quasars- Brightest and fastest-growing quasar discovered
First Skill India Centre
Source-This post on First Skill India Centre has been created based on the article “Shri Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates first Skill India Centre of the country in Odisha” published in “PIB” on 20 February 2024. Why in the news? Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan has recently inaugurated the first… Continue reading First Skill India Centre
Vaitarna River
Source-This post on Vaitarna River has been created based on the article “Bull shark that attacked fisherman was first sighting in Vaitarna river” published in “Hindustan Times” on 19 February 2024. Why in the news? A fisherman from Maharashtra’s Palghar district was attacked by a bull shark in the Vaitarna river. About Vaitarna River Origin–… Continue reading Vaitarna River
Rubber Board of India
Source-This post on Rubber Board of India has been created based on the article “Aid for rubber plantation hiked” published in “Financial Express” on 20 February 2024. Why in the news? The government has recently increased the allocation for Sustainable and Inclusive Development of the Natural Rubber Sector by 23% to Rs 708.7 crore for… Continue reading Rubber Board of India
Morodharo- A Harappan settlement near Dholavira
Source-This post on Morodharo- A Harappan settlement near Dholavira has been created based on the article “Kutch villagers’ treasure hunt helps unearth Harappan site near Dholavira” published in “The Times of India” on 20 February 2024. Why in the news? Archaeologists have recently discovered a Harappan-era fortified settlement named Morodharo near Dholavira. About Morodharo Aspect… Continue reading Morodharo- A Harappan settlement near Dholavira
Rhodamine-B- The cancer-causing chemical
Source-This post on Rhodamine-B- The cancer-causing chemical has been created based on the article “Sale of cotton candy banned in T.N. after samples reveal use of toxic industrial dye as colouring agent” published in “The Hindu” on 17 February 2024. Why in the news? The Tamil Nadu government has recently banned the sale and production… Continue reading Rhodamine-B- The cancer-causing chemical
Article 142 of the Constitution
Source-This post on Article 142 of the Constitution is based on the article “Art 142, why SC quashed Chandigarh mayor’s election, and why it matters” published in “The Indian Express” on 21st February 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court, in its recent judgment on the Chandigarh mayor election, utilized its authority under Article… Continue reading Article 142 of the Constitution
