Source: TOI Relevance – To differentiate between the right to arrest and need to arrest Synopsis: Supreme Court (SC) mentioned that arrest provision in law does not mean that government can use power indiscriminately to crush the personal liberty Introduction Recently, the SC has held that merely because the law allows arrest, it doesn’t mean that… Continue reading Give it a rest: SC reminds lower courts, cops to avoid unnecessary arrests. But bureaucratic habits die hard
An unworthy Chinese example that India ought not to emulate
Source: Live Mint Relevance: Economic policies of India Synopsis: India shouldn’t become too much restrictive to business by trying to copy recent policy actions of Chinese government. Background China’s crackdown on businesses has been going on steadily and continually. Initially, it was felt that the target was Jack Ma because he dared to challenge the system… Continue reading An unworthy Chinese example that India ought not to emulate
Capital Disadvantages: Delhi & Washington DC
Source: TOI Relevance: To understand the issue of Delhi’s statehood. Synopsis: Full statehood remains a dream for residents, both in Indian and US national capitals US and India both are reluctant to allow residents of their capitals full statehood. Both territories enjoy lesser power than the states Status of Washington DC It has 3 electoral… Continue reading Capital Disadvantages: Delhi & Washington DC
Why the post-pandemic school is an opportunity to reinvent learning?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Importance of student-friendly learning Synopsis: The classroom must be centred on joyful and creative learning. It should join the dots between children’s lives and education. Introduction Education is not a race. It is a child’s journey to fulfilling his potential. Reopening schools can be an opportunity to rethink the teaching and learning… Continue reading Why the post-pandemic school is an opportunity to reinvent learning?
Why the citizens’ assembly is an idea whose time has come
Source: Indian Express Relevance: To understand the idea of democracy and citizen assembly Synopsis: Democratic exercise has been reduced to periodic elections. It is time that we think of innovative solutions like Citizen’s assemblies. Introduction: There is disenchantment with political parties in the US and Europe. Assemblies are divided along the party lines and there is… Continue reading Why the citizens’ assembly is an idea whose time has come
Finding a healthy way to cook
Source: The Hindu Relevance: To understand the issue of Environment and misery of women Synopsis: This article highlights the problem of women using firewood based stoves/ chulhas in many poor households. Introduction There is a need to introduce more alternative sources of energy rather than providing free LPG connections Ill Effects of Chulhas It affects the… Continue reading Finding a healthy way to cook
[Download pdf] Interview Transcripts Compilation | CSE 2020 | Part 1
Dear Friends, As you all know, that Civil Service interviews for 2020 are ongoing, at present. We are posting the compilation of Interview transcripts of Civil Services Exam 2020. Click on the following link to download the compilation. UPSC Civil Services Interview Transcript compilation, 2020 Part 1 Importance of interview transcripts? Interview transcripts are useful… Continue reading [Download pdf] Interview Transcripts Compilation | CSE 2020 | Part 1
Implications of Cheap Sugar in India – Explained, Pointwise
Introduction India is the largest consumer and the second-largest producer of sugar. With the increase in consumption of packaged foods, there has been a significant increase in the consumption of refined sugar. This has resulted in a twin burden of obesity and malnourishment among children in India, due to the consumption of junk food by… Continue reading Implications of Cheap Sugar in India – Explained, Pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #28 : TCA Anant sir Board, PSIR Optional, BTech in IT
Interview Date: 20-aug,21 Board: TCA Anant sir board Optional: PSIR Education: Btech in IT Chairman What your company do What was your role What u have been doing after college What u did for social service after college. Member 1 Cloud computing Big data Block chain explain How will you prevent data on cloud from… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #28 : TCA Anant sir Board, PSIR Optional, BTech in IT
Indian scientists discover new algae
Source: Tribune What is the News? Scientists from the Central University of Punjab, Bathinda have discovered a new species of marine green algae from Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The green seaweed is named Acetabularia jalakanyakae. About Acetabularia jalakanyakae: Acetabularia jalakanyakae is a bright green algae with a size as small as 20 to 40 mm. This… Continue reading Indian scientists discover new algae
