Source: This post has been created based on the article “Nanded Horror” published in the Times of India on 5th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: Social Justice – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health News: Recent deaths in a Nanded hospital point to the prevailing issues with the health… Continue reading Nanded Horror – on the deaths of children in Maharashtra
Investment: The Dog That Didn’t Bark – On investment level in India
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Investment: The Dog That Didn’t Bark” published in the Times of India on 5th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3, Indian Economy – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. News: The article discusses the growth… Continue reading Investment: The Dog That Didn’t Bark – On investment level in India
How Gandhi crafted his own public image
Source: The post is based on the article “How Gandhi crafted his own public image” published in The Indian Express on 5th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Modern Indian History – Famous Personalities Relevance: About Mahatma Gandhi News: The article explores Gandhi’s willingness to be photographed. What are some of the details of Gandhi’s fondness… Continue reading How Gandhi crafted his own public image
Drawing lines in Cauvery waters
Source: The post is based on the article “Drawing lines in Cauvery waters” published in The Indian Express on 5th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Indian Polity – Issues & Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure Relevance: concerns with Cauvery water dispute News: The Cauvery dispute has resurfaced, the first time since the Supreme Court’s… Continue reading Drawing lines in Cauvery waters
India’s metro rail systems should become financially sustainable
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s metro rail systems should become financially sustainable” published in “Live mint” on 5th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- infrastructure (metro rail systems) News: The article discusses the financial challenges faced by India’s expanding metro rail networks. It emphasizes the necessity for sustainable funding, regular fare adjustments,… Continue reading India’s metro rail systems should become financially sustainable
University is where India imagines a common future — it needs to have academic freedom
Source: The post is based on the article “Pulapre Balakrishnan writes: University is where India imagines a common future — it needs to have academic freedom” published in “Indian express” on 5th October 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Governance- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, News: The author explores the debate… Continue reading University is where India imagines a common future — it needs to have academic freedom
Retribution for the south, accolade for the north
Source: The post is based on the article “Retribution for the south, accolade for the north” published in “The Hindu” on 5th October 2023. Syllabus: GS2- polity- Delimitation; issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure News: The article discusses how India’s political and financial systems, which are based on population size, put southern states… Continue reading Retribution for the south, accolade for the north
Keeping tabs on carbon with an accounting system
Source: The post is based on the article “Keeping tabs on carbon with an accounting system” published in “The Hindu” on 5th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- environment- climate change News: The article discusses the idea of a national carbon accounting system in India. This would track and manage all carbon emissions and transactions in the… Continue reading Keeping tabs on carbon with an accounting system
Countries pledge to raise $12 billion to protect coral reefs from pollution, overfishing
Source: The post is based on the article “Countries pledge to raise $12 billion to protect coral reefs from pollution, overfishing” published in “The Print” on 4th October 2023 What is the News? The International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) has launched the Coral Reef Breakthrough in partnership with the Global Fund for Coral Reefs(GFCR) and… Continue reading Countries pledge to raise $12 billion to protect coral reefs from pollution, overfishing
This newly discovered fish can change its colour like a chameleon
Source: The post is based on the article “This newly discovered fish can change its colour like a chameleon” published in “Down To Earth” on 4th October 2023 What is the News? Scientists have discovered a new fish species from the Milak river, Nagaland.It has been named as Badis limaakumi. What is Badis Limaakumi? Source:… Continue reading This newly discovered fish can change its colour like a chameleon
