Source: The post is based on the article “We require reliable data on caste to meet our aims of social justice” published in the Livemint on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Relevance: About the demand including caste in the census. News:… Continue reading We require reliable data on caste to meet our aims of social justice
HAPless In Heat – As extreme summer temperatures hit many parts of India, are govts thinking of vulnerable groups?
Source: The post is based on the article “HAPless In Heat – As extreme summer temperatures hit many parts of India, are govts thinking of vulnerable groups?” published in The Times of India on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS-3: Disaster Management. Relevance: About the impact of heatwaves. News: Heatwaves have forced schools to close in parts of… Continue reading HAPless In Heat – As extreme summer temperatures hit many parts of India, are govts thinking of vulnerable groups?
India’s fighter jet conundrum
Source– The post is based on the article “India’s fighter jet conundrum” published in “The Hindu” on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Internal Security – Defense Technologies Relevance– Issues related to armed forces News– The article explains issues related with the squadron strength of the air force. What is the present and upcoming… Continue reading India’s fighter jet conundrum
Centre’s interest-free loan facility provides space for states to increase capital expenditure. Will they?
Source– The post is based on the article “Centre’s interest-free loan facility provides space for states to increase capital expenditure. Will they?” published in “The Indian Express” on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Indian Economy – Fiscal Policies News– In recent months, there have been two significant developments relating to state governments’ finances. First,… Continue reading Centre’s interest-free loan facility provides space for states to increase capital expenditure. Will they?
Express View on delay of Consumption Expenditure Surveys, census: Let data flow
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on delay of Consumption Expenditure Surveys, census: Let data flow” published in the Indian Express on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS-2: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability. Relevance: About the implications of delaying surveys. News: India’s own census enumeration exercise which was meant to take place… Continue reading Express View on delay of Consumption Expenditure Surveys, census: Let data flow
‘Cap tiger numbers at 4k, don’t make them a pest’
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Cap tiger numbers at 4k, don’t make them a pest’” published in The Times of India on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About tiger population. News: Recently, the government released the 5th cycle of India’s Tiger Census. Based on the survey, the… Continue reading ‘Cap tiger numbers at 4k, don’t make them a pest’
Helopeltis theivora: Tea mosquito bug affecting production: UPASI
Source: The post is based on the article “Tea mosquito bug affecting production: UPASI” published in The Hindu on 21st April 2023 What is the News? The United Planters Association of South India (UPASI) has urged the government to immediately intervene and take appropriate steps to control the Tea Mosquito Bug (Helopeltis theivora) problem in… Continue reading Helopeltis theivora: Tea mosquito bug affecting production: UPASI
A MeitY move: Aadhaar validation by private entities gets green signal
Source: The post is based on the article “A MeitY move: Aadhaar validation by private entities gets green signal” published in Business Standard on 21st April 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has proposed a new set of rules that would allow private entities to carry out Aadhaar authentication. … Continue reading A MeitY move: Aadhaar validation by private entities gets green signal
Faith in children’s vaccines has gone up in India, says UNICEF
Source: The post is based on the article “Faith in children’s vaccines has gone up in India, says UNICEF” published in The Hindu on 21st April 2023 What is the News? UNICEF has released the report titled ‘The State of the World’s Children 2023: For Every Child, Vaccination’. What are the key findings of the… Continue reading Faith in children’s vaccines has gone up in India, says UNICEF
About Stray Dog Menace in India: Caring for strays
Source: The post is based on the article “Caring for strays” published in The Hindu on 21st April 2023 What is the News? The Animal Birth Control Rules 2023 could further worsen the stray dog menace crisis. About Stray Dog Menace in India According to the World Health Organization, 36% of the world’s and 65%… Continue reading About Stray Dog Menace in India: Caring for strays
