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On politicization of bureaucracy – Crossing a line
Source: This post on politicization of bureaucracy has been created based on the article “Crossing a line” published in The Hindu on 25th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Governance — Role of civil services in a democracy. News: This article discusses the recent government decision to showcase its achievements across the country by… Continue reading On politicization of bureaucracy – Crossing a line
On Pakistani artists in India – Bombay High Court’s ‘salaam’ to art without borders
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Bombay High Court’s ‘salaam’ to art without borders” published in The Indian Express on 25th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations — India and its neighborhood- relations. News: This article discusses the recent Bombay High Court decision to lift the ban on Pakistani… Continue reading On Pakistani artists in India – Bombay High Court’s ‘salaam’ to art without borders
On Air Pollution in Mumbai – Climate change has made it harder to breathe in Mumbai
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Climate change has made it harder to breathe in Mumbai” published in The Indian Express on 25th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment — Environmental pollution and degradation. News: This article discusses the causes behind the recent degradation of air quality in Mumbai.… Continue reading On Air Pollution in Mumbai – Climate change has made it harder to breathe in Mumbai
On FRBM Act – Either repeal or revise the country’s fiscal law
Source: The post is based on the article “Either repeal or revise the country’s fiscal law” published in “Live mint” on 25th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus: GS3: Economy- Fiscal policy News: The article discusses India’s fiscal position and its deviation from the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act’s 3% deficit cap. Despite exceeding this… Continue reading On FRBM Act – Either repeal or revise the country’s fiscal law
On Migration from India – Movers Are Shakers
Source: The post on the topic migration from India is based on the article “Movers Are Shakers- OECD data shows Indians continue to be world champion economic migrants. Good for West and good for us” published in “The Times of India” on 25th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus: GS3- Economy- migration News: This article discusses the… Continue reading On Migration from India – Movers Are Shakers
On Blood Transfusion in India – Bloody mess
Source: This post on Blood Transfusion in India is based on the article “Bloody Mess- Patients infected via transfusion in UP hospital tells larger all-India story of poor regulation” published in The Times of India on 25th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus: GS2- Governance- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health.… Continue reading On Blood Transfusion in India – Bloody mess
CBI launches Operation Chakra-II: What it is and why Microsoft and Amazon are part of this
Source: The post is based on the article “CBI launches Operation Chakra-II: What it is and why Microsoft and Amazon are part of this” published in “TOI” on 25th October 2023 What is the News? The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched Operation Chakra-II. What is Operation Chakra-II? Launched by: Central Bureau of Investigation… Continue reading CBI launches Operation Chakra-II: What it is and why Microsoft and Amazon are part of this
Delhi govt to use dust suppressants to combat poor AQI: what are they and do they work?
Source: The post is based on the article “Delhi govt to use dust suppressants to combat poor AQI: what are they and do they work?” published in “Indian Express” on 25th October 2023 What is the News? Dust suppressants are being used in Delhi to reduce pollution from dust. What are Dust suppressants? Dust suppressants… Continue reading Delhi govt to use dust suppressants to combat poor AQI: what are they and do they work?
Food labels to have QR code to help the visually disabled
Source: The post is based on the article “Food labels to have QR code to help the visually disabled” published in “The Hindu” on 24th October 2023 What is the News? The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI) has recommended the use of Quick Response(QR) codes on food products. What is Food Safety and… Continue reading Food labels to have QR code to help the visually disabled
