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India’s Sri Lankan refugees need fair consideration
Source– The post is based on the article “India’s Sri Lankan refugees need fair consideration” published in The Hindu on 16th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance– Issues related to refugees News– The article explains the issues of Tamil refugees in India Contents1 What is the status of Tamil refugees and policy priorities of… Continue reading India’s Sri Lankan refugees need fair consideration
A manifesto for tackling the silent pandemic of AMR
Source– The post is based on the article “A manifesto for tackling the silent pandemic of AMR” published in The Hindu on 16th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance– Various diseases and treatments News– As the current G-20 president, and as a vulnerable country, India has a key role in ensuring that AMR… Continue reading A manifesto for tackling the silent pandemic of AMR
Flying high into Amrit Kaal
Source– The post is based on the article “Flying high into Amrit Kaal” published in The Indian Express on 16th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Infrastructure Relevance– Air connectivity News– India’s civil aviation policy is bearing fruit. It is set to reach new heights What is the status of the civil aviation industry in India? India… Continue reading Flying high into Amrit Kaal
Post-retirement appointments: a danger to judicial independence
Source– The post is based on the article “Post-retirement appointments: a danger to judicial independence” published in The Hindu on 16th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Judiciary Relevance– Appointment of judges News– Justice S. Abdul Nazeer has been appointed Governor of Andhra Pradesh Within a month of retiring from the Supreme Court of India. Since 2014,… Continue reading Post-retirement appointments: a danger to judicial independence
Urbanisation and urban dynamics
Source: The post is based on the article “Urbanisation and urban dynamics” published in Business Standard on 16th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Urbanization Relevance: Urbanization and Urban dynamics News: The article discuses about urbanization urban dynamics and also provides that how these two are inter related. What is urbanisation and urban dynamics? Urbanisation is not… Continue reading Urbanisation and urban dynamics
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #78 : Preeti Sudan Board, PSIR Optional, Rajasthan Home State, Badminton, Folk Music Hobbies
Date of Interview: 9 Feb 2023 Board: Preeti Sudan Optional: PSIR Home State: Rajasthan Profession (if any): past exp. 2 startups; Textile Technology graduation Hobbies: Badminton and Manganiyar Folk Music To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman Tell me about your district (Barmer) You worked in startup e commerce as agregator.. such… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #78 : Preeti Sudan Board, PSIR Optional, Rajasthan Home State, Badminton, Folk Music Hobbies
R&D: An inside job – For innovation to power economic growth, Indian industry must raise its investment in in-house R&D five-fold
Source: The post is based on the article “R&D: An inside job – For innovation to power economic growth, Indian industry must raise its investment in in-house R&D five-fold” published in the Business Standard on 16th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Development and employment. Relevance: About R&D investment in India. News: India lags in Research and… Continue reading R&D: An inside job – For innovation to power economic growth, Indian industry must raise its investment in in-house R&D five-fold
Union Of 100 States – Why India must have many small states. It will make for better economy and better politics
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Of 100 States – Why India must have many small states. It will make for better economy and better politics” published in The Times of India on 16th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure. Relevance: About the demand for smaller… Continue reading Union Of 100 States – Why India must have many small states. It will make for better economy and better politics
The Express View on climate report: Shore up the defences
Source: The post is based on the article “The Express View on climate report: Shore up the defences” published in the Indian Express on 16th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About WMO report on sea level rise. News: World Meteorological Organisation’s (WMO) report on the impact of sea-level rise on global… Continue reading The Express View on climate report: Shore up the defences
