Source: The post is based on the article “India’s TB problem and the right to treatment” published in “The Indian express” on 12th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. News: The author highlights the challenge of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) in India. While new diagnostic tools… Continue reading India’s TB problem and the right to treatment
The rise of bulldozer governance
Source: The post is based on the article “Suhas Palshikar writes: The rise of bulldozer governance” published in “The Indian express” on 12th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability. News: In this article author discusses how India’s democracy is shifting, with governments using more forceful methods like bulldozers and police… Continue reading The rise of bulldozer governance
Think, Then Act – Proposed criminal codes need serious deliberation
Source: The post is based on the article “Think, Then Act – Proposed criminal codes need serious deliberation” published in The Times of India on 12th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Relevance: Issues with three bills that aim… Continue reading Think, Then Act – Proposed criminal codes need serious deliberation
India needs a new economic policy
Source: The post is based on the article “India needs a new economic policy” published in The Hindu on 12th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: measures needed to boost GDP growth rate News: The National Statistical Office (NSO) has released the fourth-quarter GDP growth rate figures for 2022-23. The current… Continue reading India needs a new economic policy
In ‘demolition raj’, the High Courts as beacons
Source– The post is based on the article “In ‘demolition raj’, the High Courts as beacons” published in “The Hindu” on 12th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Judiciary Relevance: Issues related functioning of higher courts in protecting the vulnerable sections News– In the districts of Gurugram and Nuh in Haryana, there have been clashes between Hindu… Continue reading In ‘demolition raj’, the High Courts as beacons
The Tasks That Will Protect India’s Tuskers
Source– The post is based on the article “The Tasks That Will Protect India’s Tuskers” published in “The Times of India” on 12th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance: Conservation of animal biodiversity News– The article explains the steps taken by Indian government for elephant conservation What are some facts about elephants in India? India… Continue reading The Tasks That Will Protect India’s Tuskers
Error On Commission – on appointment of election commisioners
Source– The post is based on the article “Error On Commission” published in “The Times of India” on 12th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Appointment to various constitutional posts Relevance: Issues related to appointment of Election Commissioners News– Recently, GOI tabled a bill governing the appointment of election commissioners in Rajya Sabha. Why is the SC… Continue reading Error On Commission – on appointment of election commisioners
GI tag to Mushkbudji will transform farmers of Sagam into entrepreneurs
Source: The post is based on the article “GI tag to Mushkbudji will transform farmers of Sagam into entrepreneurs” published in Greater Kashmir on 12th August 2023. What is the News? Mushkbudji Rice received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. What is Mushkbudji Rice? Mushkbudji Rice is short, bold aromatic rice grown in the higher reaches… Continue reading GI tag to Mushkbudji will transform farmers of Sagam into entrepreneurs
Chinese military ship docks at Colombo Port for a ‘formal’ visit
Source: The post is based on the article “Chinese military ship docks at Colombo Port for a ‘formal’ visit” published in The Hindu on 12th August 2023. What is the News? A Chinese warship, the Hai Yang 24 Hao, has arrived in Sri Lanka and will be docked at the Colombo Port. This visit comes… Continue reading Chinese military ship docks at Colombo Port for a ‘formal’ visit
Centre to overhaul British-era IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre to overhaul British-era IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act” published in The Hindu on 11th August 2023. What is the News? The Union Home Minister has introduced three Bills in the Lok Sabha to repeal the British-era Indian Penal Code, the Indian Evidence Act and the Code of… Continue reading Centre to overhaul British-era IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act
