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The fragility of the Northeast’s integration
Source: The post is based on an article “The fragility of the Northeast’s integration” published in the “The Hindu” on 16th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 1 Regionalism Relevance: North-Eastern States News: In recent years, the North-eastern states governments like Assam, Tripura, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh are ruled by the same political party which is ruling… Continue reading The fragility of the Northeast’s integration
The shackles of 1861 need to go
Source: The post is based on an article “The shackles of 1861 need to go” published in The Hindu on 16th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate. Relevance: Police Reforms News: Recently, a book titled “The Struggle for Police Reforms in India: Ruler’s Police to People’s Police” authored by a former… Continue reading The shackles of 1861 need to go
Towards an India where women lead
Source: The post is based on an article “Towards an India where women lead” published in the Indian Express on 16th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 1 Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Relevance: Gender Disparities; Prejudices and Discrimination News: Recently, the 2022 World Economic Forum’s Gender Gap Index was released, which confirmed a… Continue reading Towards an India where women lead
Diplomacy for Viksit Bharat
Source: The post is based on an article “Diplomacy for Viksit Bharat” published in the Indian Express on 16th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 International relations; Bilateral relations Multilateral relations etc. Relevance: Foreign Policy News: The Prime Minister of India has outlined a new ambition to make India a developed country, “Viksit Bharat”, by 2047.… Continue reading Diplomacy for Viksit Bharat
To Be Developed
Source: The post is based on the article “To be developed” published in The Times of India on 16th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development, and Employment. Relevance: Economic Growth News: The Prime Minister of India’s 75th Year Independence Day speech has set an… Continue reading To Be Developed
Explained: Women heroes of India’s freedom struggle, mentioned by PM in his I-Day speech
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Women heroes of India’s freedom struggle, mentioned by PM in his I-Day speech” published in Indian Express on 16th August 2022. What is the News? During 75th Independence Day anniversary speech, the Prime Minister hailed “nari shakti”, and urged people to pledge to not do anything… Continue reading Explained: Women heroes of India’s freedom struggle, mentioned by PM in his I-Day speech
75 Ramsar Sites in 75th Year of Independence
Source: The post is based on the article “75 Ramsar Sites in 75th Year of Independence ” published in PIB on 14th August 2022. What is the News? India has added 11 more wetlands to the list of Ramsar sites to make a total 75 Ramsar sites. The 11 new sites include Four (4) sites in… Continue reading 75 Ramsar Sites in 75th Year of Independence
Explained: Why has Johnson and Johnson decided to discontinue its talc-based baby powder?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Why has Johnson and Johnson decided to discontinue its talc-based baby powder?” published in Indian Express on 16th August 2022. What is the News? Pharmaceutical giant Johnson and Johnson(J&J) has announced that it will discontinue the sale of its talc-based baby powder globally by 2023. This… Continue reading Explained: Why has Johnson and Johnson decided to discontinue its talc-based baby powder?
Yuan Wang 5: Why is the visit of a Chinese vessel to Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port controversial?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why is the visit of a Chinese vessel to Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port controversial?” published in The Hindu on 16th August 2022. What is the News? Sri Lanka has approved the arrival of a Chinese satellite-tracking vessel named “Yuan Wang 5” to its southern Chinese-funded Hambantota port.… Continue reading Yuan Wang 5: Why is the visit of a Chinese vessel to Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port controversial?
