Source– The post is based on the article “Fixing India’s malnutrition problem” and published in The Hindu on 24th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Issue related to hunger News- The article explains the issues related to malnutrition in India. The Global Hunger Index 2022 has ranked 107 out of 121 countries. The GHI is an important… Continue reading Fixing India’s malnutrition problem
The Borders Inside – on interstate border disputes
Source: This post has been developed based on the article “The Borders Inside”, published in The Times of India on 24th November, 2022. Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure News: Recently, a dispute between Assam and Meghalaya at the border resulted into loss of lives. Also, a border… Continue reading The Borders Inside – on interstate border disputes
India-Australia trade pact
Source– The post is based on the article “India-Australia ECTA is a landmark in bilateral relations, will deepen ties” published in The Indian Express and “Growth through trade” in the Business Standard on 24th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements News- The article explains the recently concluded India-Australia ECTA (Economic Cooperation and Trade… Continue reading India-Australia trade pact
Review needed – Govt should address consumer complaints, not monitor product reviews
Source: The post is based on the article “Review needed – Govt should address consumer complaints, not monitor product reviews” published in the Business Standard on 24th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 3 – changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: About monitoring online consumer reviews. News: The Department of Consumer Affairs has unveiled… Continue reading Review needed – Govt should address consumer complaints, not monitor product reviews
Why the judiciary may not be the best selector of election commissioners
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Space, not time” published in The Hindu on 24th November 2022. “Why the judiciary may not be the best selector of election commissioners” published in the Indian Express on 24th November 2022. “Make a house call: EC does a great job holding polls. Let Parliament decide who should make… Continue reading Why the judiciary may not be the best selector of election commissioners
Think local climate action, think Meenangadi
Source: The post is based on the article “Think local climate action, think Meenangadi” published in The Hindu on 23rd November. What is the News? If India has to achieve the set of goals enunciated in the ‘Panchamrit’ resolution of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow 2021, Panchayati raj institutions must play a pivotal role… Continue reading Think local climate action, think Meenangadi
Election Commissioner shouldn’t be a ‘yes-man’: Supreme Court
Source: The post is based on the article “Election Commissioner shouldn’t be a ‘yes-man’: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 24th November 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court has recently said that Election Commissioners (ECs) should be a person who could take a stand even risking their life, and not a docile “yes-man” whom… Continue reading Election Commissioner shouldn’t be a ‘yes-man’: Supreme Court
400th birth anniversary of Assam’s war hero Lachit Borphukan to be celebrated
Source: The post is based on the article “400th birth anniversary of Assam’s war hero Lachit Borphukan to be celebrated” published in The Hindu on 23rd November. What is the News? A three-day celebration of the 400th birth anniversary of the legendary Assamese general and folk hero Lachit Borphukan began in New Delhi on November… Continue reading 400th birth anniversary of Assam’s war hero Lachit Borphukan to be celebrated
What India gains from FTA with Australia
Source: The post is based on the article “What India gains from FTA with Australia” published in Livemint on 24th November. What is the News? After 10 years of negotiations, India and Australia have finally agreed on an interim free trade deal called India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement(ECTA). How will Indian firms benefit from… Continue reading What India gains from FTA with Australia
Are El Niño-La Niña weather patterns changing?
Source: The post is based on the article “Are El Niño-La Niña weather patterns changing?” published in The Hindu on 24th November. What is the News? A new study projects that climate change will significantly impact El Niño-La Niña weather patterns approximately by 2030 — a decade before what was earlier predicted. What are El… Continue reading Are El Niño-La Niña weather patterns changing?
