Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 – Society and diversity of India, Source: This post is based on the article “How to Draft A Uniform Civil Code”, published in The Times of India on 24th July, 2023. News: The article emphasizes the importance of creating a UCC that is not biased towards any religion and ensures… Continue reading How to Draft A Uniform Civil Code
Managing the rivers
Source– The post is based on the article “Managing the rivers” published in “The Hindu” on 24th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster management Relevance: Issues related to flooding in cities News- Recently, there was flooding in Delhi. The decision to release 350,000 cusecs of water after heavy rain further north seems to have caused the… Continue reading Managing the rivers
Dilemmas of India’s great power ambitions
Source– The post is based on the article “Dilemmas of India’s great power ambitions” published in “The Indian Express” on 24th July 2023. Syllabus: GS32- International relations Relevance: Issues related to Indian foreign policy News- The article explains the dilemma for India in projecting itself a global power. What are the strengths of India on… Continue reading Dilemmas of India’s great power ambitions
India should combat loan sharks online with effective regulation
Source– The post is based on the article “India should combat loan sharks online with effective regulation” published in the “mint” on 24th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance: Issues related to financial system News – The article explains the rise of lending by loan sharks. What are some facts about shark lending? It is… Continue reading India should combat loan sharks online with effective regulation
A case for a new pronoun for AI
Source– The post is based on the article “A case for a new pronoun for AI” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance: Issues related AI News- The article explains the issue of use of pronoun for AI tools What are some facts about chatbots? Large Language Models… Continue reading A case for a new pronoun for AI
Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS): Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has formed a new Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS) to advise on official data generated by the National Statistical Office (NSO). This panel will be chaired by former National Statistical Commission chief and India’s first Chief Statistician Pronab Sen. The new panel… Continue reading Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS): Explained, pointwise
Invasive weed threatens elephant habitats in Tamil Nadu
Source: The post is based on the article “Invasive weed threatens elephant habitats in Tamil Nadu” published in The Hindu on 22nd July 2023. What is the News? An Invasive aquatic weed named “Ludwigia peruviana” is threatening elephant habitats in Tamil Nadu and reviving the risk of human-elephant conflicts in the region. What is Ludwigia… Continue reading Invasive weed threatens elephant habitats in Tamil Nadu
India crosses a significant milestone for The National Tele Mental Health Programme of India
Source: The post is based on the article “India crosses a significant milestone for The National Tele Mental Health Programme of India” published in PIB on 22nd July 2023. What is the News? Tele MANAS Initiative has reached a significant milestone. The toll-free service has received over 2,00,000 calls from various parts of the nation… Continue reading India crosses a significant milestone for The National Tele Mental Health Programme of India
Will generic supply of bedaquiline be accessible?
Source: The post is based on the article “Will generic supply of bedaquiline be accessible?” published in The Hindu on 24th July 2023. What is the News? Johnson & Johnson’s patent on bedaquiline has expired recently. This long-awaited expiry will allow generic manufacturers to supply the drug, but J&J appears intent on maintaining its monopoly… Continue reading Will generic supply of bedaquiline be accessible?
India hands over missile corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam
Source: The post is based on the article “India hands over missile corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam” published in Indian Express on 24th July 2023 What is the News? The Indian Navy has decommissioned INS Kirpan and handed it over to Vietnam People’s Navy (VPN)—reflecting the growing defense ties and strategic partnership between New Delhi… Continue reading India hands over missile corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam
