Source– The post is based on the article “Eye of the State” published in The Indian Express on 29th September 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Fundamental rights Relevance– Surveillance powers of state News– The article explains the vast surveillance power provided to the State by the draft Telecommunication Bill and its impact on fundamental rights enjoyed by… Continue reading Eye of the State – on draft Telecommunication Bill
India’s national priorities are best served domestically
Source: The post is based on an article “India’s national priorities are best served domestically” published in The Business Standard on 29th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Relevance: domestic challenges in India News: India has been involving greatly into international summits and meetings. But it does not serve much of India’s interest and there is need for India to change… Continue reading India’s national priorities are best served domestically
G-20 presidency is an opportunity to position India as the voice of the Global South
Source: The post is based on an article “G-20 presidency is an opportunity to position India as the voice of the Global South” published in The Indian Express on 29th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Important International Institutions Relevance: G20 and opportunities for India News: India is about to take the presidency of G20. Its presidency will play a… Continue reading G-20 presidency is an opportunity to position India as the voice of the Global South
Rediscovering the Bay of Bengal
Source: The post is based on an article “Rediscovering the Bay of Bengal” published in The Hindu on 29th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – India and its Neighborhood News: India has also opened the Centre for Bay of Bengal Studies (CBS) at Nalanda University. This shows India’s commitment towards constructive efforts by forming connections and setting up platforms… Continue reading Rediscovering the Bay of Bengal
Prelims Marathon Updated Plan | Starting from 3rd October
Dear Friends, As the UPSC IAS Mains examinations are over, and with only interviews remaining, Prelims preparation would be in focus again. Therefore, We are releasing an updated Plan of our Prelims Marathon initiative for the year 2022-23. You can download the PDF of the same, using the link given below: Prelims Marathon Revised Plan… Continue reading Prelims Marathon Updated Plan | Starting from 3rd October
Swedish defence firm Saab plans to manufacture Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Swedish defence firm Saab plans to manufacture Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon in India” published in Hindustan Times on 27th September 2022 What is the News? Swedish defence firm Saab has announced its plan to set up a manufacturing facility in India for the Carl-Gustaf M4 shoulder-fired weapon system… Continue reading Swedish defence firm Saab plans to manufacture Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon in India
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) unravels remarkable Archaeological remains in Bandhavgarh Forest Reserve
Source: The post is based on the article “Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) unravels remarkable Archaeological remains in Bandhavgarh Forest Reserve” published in The Hindu on 28th September 2022 What is the News? Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) has discovered remarkable archaeological remains in Madhya Pradesh’s Bandhavgarh Forest Reserve. What has been discovered by ASI at… Continue reading Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) unravels remarkable Archaeological remains in Bandhavgarh Forest Reserve
Why the wait for new trade policy just got longer
Source: The post is based on the article “Why the wait for new trade policy just got longer ” published in Livemint on 29th September 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 Why do we need a foreign trade policy? 3 What exactly were exporters expecting in the New Foreign Trade Policy? 4 Why was an intervention required right… Continue reading Why the wait for new trade policy just got longer
How pollution, insects are threatening Taj Mahal, and what Supreme Court has said
Source: The post is based on the article “How pollution, insects are threatening Taj Mahal, and what Supreme Court has said” published in Indian Express on 29th September 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed the Agra Development Authority to stop all commercial activities within a 500-meter radius of the Taj Mahal,… Continue reading How pollution, insects are threatening Taj Mahal, and what Supreme Court has said
Dibang hydel project: Arunachal says no land for national park, NGT drops its own case
Source: The post is based on the article “Dibang hydel project: Arunachal says no land for national park, NGT drops its own case” published in Down To Earth on 28th September 2022. What is the News? National Green Tribunal (NGT) has dismissed the case it took up suo motu on the grant of forest clearance… Continue reading Dibang hydel project: Arunachal says no land for national park, NGT drops its own case
