Source– The post is based on the article “Letting go of a chance to democratise telecom services” published in The Hindu on 1st October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Indian Polity Relevance– Regulation of telecommunication services in India News-There is a need to resolve the issues with the new Telecommunication Bill, 2022. Contents1 What are the issues… Continue reading Letting go of a chance to democratise telecom services
Vacation pe vacation: No major country has their top court going on long holidays. Neither should Supreme Court
Source: The post is based on an article “Vacation pe vacation: No major country has their top court going on long holidays. Neither should Supreme Court” published in The Times of India on 1st October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Functioning of Supreme Court Relevance: concerns associated with vacation of courts News: The article discusses the issue of too many… Continue reading Vacation pe vacation: No major country has their top court going on long holidays. Neither should Supreme Court
No discrimination – ON Supreme Court ruling on abortion rights
Source– The post is based on the article “No discrimination” published in The Hindu on 1st October 2022. Syllabus: GS1- Social empowerment. GS2- Vulnerable sections Relevance– Abortion rights of women News– The article explains the recent Supreme Court ruling on abortion rights of unmarried women. It also explains the ruling by Delhi High Court on… Continue reading No discrimination – ON Supreme Court ruling on abortion rights
As India ages, keeping an eye on the elderly
Source: The post is based on an article “As India ages, keeping an eye on the elderly” published in The Hindu on 1st October 2022. Syllabus: GS 1 – Population and associated Issues News: 1st October is celebrated as International Day for Older Persons by the United Nations. World Population Prospects 2022 report published by the UN Department of… Continue reading As India ages, keeping an eye on the elderly
Punish vandals: Needed: smart law on property damaged in protests
Source: The post is based on the article “Punish vandals: Needed: smart law on property damaged in protests” published in The Times of India on 1st October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.. Relevance: About the damages to public and… Continue reading Punish vandals: Needed: smart law on property damaged in protests
‘Lichens are a pioneer species which enable all life — conserving them is vital’
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Lichens are a pioneer species which enable all life — conserving them is vital’” published in The Times of India on 1st October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. Relevance: About Lichens. News: At present most conservation work is focused on charismatic species, like tigers… Continue reading ‘Lichens are a pioneer species which enable all life — conserving them is vital’
U.S. imposes sanction against Indian petrochemical company for ‘clandestine’ Iran oil purchases
Source: The post is based on the article “U.S. imposes sanctions against Indian petrochemical company for ‘clandestine’ Iran oil purchases” published in The Hindu on 1st October 2022. What is the News? The US has imposed sanctions on Mumbai-based firm Tibalaji Petrochem Pvt. Ltd for carrying out the oil trade with Iran. Background In 2018,… Continue reading U.S. imposes sanction against Indian petrochemical company for ‘clandestine’ Iran oil purchases
PM flags off new Vande Bharat Express between Gandhinagar and Mumbai at Gandhinagar Station in Gujarat
Source: The post is based on the article “PM flags off new Vande Bharat Express between Gandhinagar and Mumbai at Gandhinagar Station in Gujarat ” published in PIB on 1st October 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister flagged off Gandhinagar-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express at Gandhinagar station. This is being called as ‘Vande Bharat… Continue reading PM flags off new Vande Bharat Express between Gandhinagar and Mumbai at Gandhinagar Station in Gujarat
National Clean Air Programme: Centre aims at 40% reduction in particulate matter by 2026
Source: The post is based on the article “National Clean Air Programme: Centre aims at 40% reduction in particulate matter by 2026” published in The Hindu on 1st October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the National Clean Air Programme(NCAP)?3 What is the present target under NCAP?4 What is the new target under… Continue reading National Clean Air Programme: Centre aims at 40% reduction in particulate matter by 2026
Uttar Pradesh plans its 4th tiger reserve in Bundelkhand
Source: The post is based on the article “Uttar Pradesh plans its 4th tiger reserve in Bundelkhand” published in Indian Express on 1st October 2022. What is the News? Uttar Pradesh(UP) has approved the notification of the state’s fourth tiger reserve in the Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary(RWS) in Chitrakoot district. This will be the 54th Tiger… Continue reading Uttar Pradesh plans its 4th tiger reserve in Bundelkhand
