Source: This post has been created based on the article “Indian Navy in a threatening Red Sea” published in “Indian Express” on 30th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. News: The article discusses the importance of shipping… Continue reading Indian Navy in a threatening Red Sea
On the PM-Kisan Scheme – Not the way forward
Source: This post on the PM-Kisan Scheme has been created based on the article “On the PM-Kisan model: Not the way forward” published in “Indian Express” on 30th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Agriculture – Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies. News: The article discusses the significant features of the… Continue reading On the PM-Kisan Scheme – Not the way forward
On the Qatar Death Row Issue – A quiet reprieve
Source: This post on the Qatar Death Row Issue has been created based on the article “A quiet reprieve” published in “The Hindu” on 30th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. News: The article discusses the recent… Continue reading On the Qatar Death Row Issue – A quiet reprieve
Issue of releasing post-disaster relief aid to the states – Rift over relief
Source: This post on issue of releasing post-disaster relief aid is created based on the article ‘Rift over relief’, published in The Hindu on 30th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Disasters and disaster management News: Recently a conflict between Central and Tamil Nadu government came into light. The conflict was regarding… Continue reading Issue of releasing post-disaster relief aid to the states – Rift over relief
Rehabilitation of the Disabled – A call for disability inclusion that must be heeded
Source: This post on Rehabilitation of the Disabled has been created based on the article “A call for disability inclusion that must be heeded” published in “The Hindu” on 30th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice – Issues relating to Health. News: The article discusses neuropsychiatric disorders. It also highlights the… Continue reading Rehabilitation of the Disabled – A call for disability inclusion that must be heeded
[Kurukshetra December 2023 Summary] Aspirational Districts Programme- Explained Pointwise
The Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) was launched by the Prime Minister in January 2018. The programme seeks to improve socio-economic outcomes. With this initiative, the Government has tried to change the development narrative by referring to these districts as ‘aspirational’ instead of ‘backward’. Since its launch, all 112 underdeveloped districts included in the programme have improved… Continue reading [Kurukshetra December 2023 Summary] Aspirational Districts Programme- Explained Pointwise
Achievements of NTCA
Source- This post is based on the article “Achievements of National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) during the year 2023” published in “PIB” on 29th December 2023. Why in the News? This article explores the accomplishments of the National Tiger Conservation Authority in the year 2023. What are the Achievements of the NTCA in 2023? 1) The… Continue reading Achievements of NTCA
Centre, Assam sign peace pact with ULFA faction
Source- This post is based on the article “Centre, Assam sign peace pact with ULFA faction” published in “The Hindu” on 29th December 2023. Why in the News? The Central Government, Assam government, and the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) have entered into a tripartite agreement aiming for enduring peace, prosperity, and comprehensive development… Continue reading Centre, Assam sign peace pact with ULFA faction
Huntington’s Disease
Source- This post is based on the article “For Huntington’s disease clues, scientists are looking in fruit flies | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 28th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently researchers have advanced their comprehension of Huntington’s disease through the examination of fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) What are the Findings of the… Continue reading Huntington’s Disease
11th century Jain sculptures discovered in Mysuru district
Source– This post is based on the article “11th century Jain sculptures discovered in Varuna” published in “The Hindu” on 29th December 2023. Why in the News? Three 11th-century Jain sculptures were recently discovered in Varuna village of Mysuru district, during drainage work. While What are the Key Findings? 1) Of the three sculptures, one… Continue reading 11th century Jain sculptures discovered in Mysuru district
