Source: The post is based on an article “Feroze Varun Gandhi writes: Why our urban spaces need to be reimagined” published in The Indian Express on 24th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 1 – Urbanization and associated issues News: A day’s heavy rainfall in Delhi has led to water-logged streets, crawling traffic, broken-down vehicles among others. There was also a… Continue reading Why our urban spaces need to be reimagined
The Global South’s assertion in geopolitics
Source– The post is based on the article “The Global South’s assertion in geopolitics” published in The Hindu on 24th September 2022. Syllabus: GS2- International Relations News– The article explains the changing international politics. It tells about the strategy of major powers in changing geopolitics. It also explains the global south strategy to maintain its… Continue reading The Global South’s assertion in geopolitics
In Odisha’s Nayagarh, a data-driven solution to child marriage
SoIn Odisha’s Nayagarh, a data-driven solution to child marriageThe post is based on the article “In Odisha’s Nayagarh, a data-driven solution to child marriage” published in The Hindu on 24th September 2022 What is the News? Nayagarh, a small district in Odisha has adopted a unique initiative to eradicate child marriage by recording information on… Continue reading In Odisha’s Nayagarh, a data-driven solution to child marriage
India achieves significant landmarks in reduction of Child Mortality
Source: The post is based on the article “India achieves significant landmarks in reduction of Child Mortality” published in The Hindu on 24th September 2022 What is the News? Registrar General of India (RGI) has released the Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report 2020. According to the report, India has witnessed a progressive reduction in… Continue reading India achieves significant landmarks in reduction of Child Mortality
G4 countries highlight ‘urgent need’ for reform in the U.N. Security Council
Source: The post is based on the article “G4 countries highlight ‘urgent need’ for reform in the U.N. Security Council” published in The Hindu on 24th September 2022. What is the News? India’s External Affairs Minister met with his counterparts from Germany, Brazil and Japan under The Group of Four(G4) banner. What is the Group… Continue reading G4 countries highlight ‘urgent need’ for reform in the U.N. Security Council
Community seed bank initiative traces & restores heritage rice varieties in Tamil Nadu
Source: The post is based on the article “Community seed bank initiative traces & restores heritage rice varieties in Tamil Nadu” published in PIB on 24th September 2022 What is the News? Around 20 heritage rice varieties of Tamil Nadu are being traced, collected, redeemed and restored through the Community seed bank Initiative. Background The… Continue reading Community seed bank initiative traces & restores heritage rice varieties in Tamil Nadu
Saturn’s mysterious rings & extreme tilt: Former moon may be responsible
Source: The post is based on the article “Saturn’s mysterious rings & extreme tilt: Former moon may be responsible” published in Down To Earth on 23rd September 2022 What is the News? According to a new study, a pre-existing moon named ‘Chrysalis’ likely left Saturn with its bright rings and extreme tilt. What are the… Continue reading Saturn’s mysterious rings & extreme tilt: Former moon may be responsible
Why CUET-UG ‘normalises’ marks, and how it differs from other scoring systems
Source: The post is based on the article “Why CUET-UG ‘normalises’ marks, and how it differs from other scoring systems” published in Indian Express on 23rd September 2022. What is the News? The National Testing Agency’s (NTA) decision to “normalise” Common University Entrance Exam(CUET) scores came in for criticism from a section of students who… Continue reading Why CUET-UG ‘normalises’ marks, and how it differs from other scoring systems
What banking system liquidity going into ‘deficit mode’ means
Source: The post is based on the article “What banking system liquidity going into ‘deficit mode’ means” published in Indian Express on 24th September 2022 What is the News? For the first time since May 2019, the Banking System Liquidity situation turned into a deficit mode. What is banking system liquidity? Liquidity in the banking… Continue reading What banking system liquidity going into ‘deficit mode’ means
Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment for 2022-23
Source: The post is based on the article “Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment for 2022-23” published in PIB on 23rd September 2022 What is the News? The government of India has launched a Scheme Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment for 2022-23. What is Special Assistance to States for Capital… Continue reading Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment for 2022-23
