Source: The Hindu, PIB, PIB Synopsis: In a fitting tribute to all those who lost their lives due to the partition of the nation and were displaced from their roots, the Government has decided to observe 14th August as the day to commemorate their sacrifice. Background: The country celebrated 75th Independence Day on 15th August… Continue reading Prime Minister declares 14th August as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day
On August 15, 1947, where was Bapu?
Source: The Hindu Synopsis: Mahatma Gandhi was working for the welfare and unity of the nation on 15th August 1947. He enlightened the new leaders about their humongous responsibility towards the nation and appealed to the masses for sustaining the trust between Hindus and Muslims. Background: On the midnight of Independence Day, the nation was… Continue reading On August 15, 1947, where was Bapu?
India’s first leopard reserve offers lessons in coexistence, conservation
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Ecosystem conservation via community participation. Synopsis: Communities have long co-existed with leopards in Jhalana (Rajasthan) which is India’s first leopard reserve declared in 2016. Benefits of leopard conservation Stray dog population is kept under check Forest acts as a temperature and pollutant sink Leopards scavenge carcasses of cattle that villagers would otherwise… Continue reading India’s first leopard reserve offers lessons in coexistence, conservation
As Taliban makes a rapid military advance through Afghanistan, India too must brace itself for the consequences
Source: Indian Express (Article 1), Article 2) and Times of India Relevance: This article explains the recent development in Afghanistan Synopsis: The Taliban have seized Kabul. Now, India should be a first responder in the current crisis for humanitarian and longer-term political reasons. Introduction: The Taliban first stormed to power in 1996, with an open demonstration… Continue reading As Taliban makes a rapid military advance through Afghanistan, India too must brace itself for the consequences
Social Media regulations: Slanting posts
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the control of Social media data in India Synopsis: Social media platforms should have the same standards for the government and the Opposition Introduction Several Twitter handles, associated with the Congress and its leaders, including its former president Rahul Gandhi, were blocked by Twitter in the last few days,… Continue reading Social Media regulations: Slanting posts
Learning from China (On economic growth & development)
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Agriculture reforms on the line of China are necessary to improve living standards Synopsis: The focus of India’s economic policy has to be on quality education, skill development, and agriculture reforms. Lessons from China. Context Post independence we have achieved several milestones like, reducing poverty, improving literacy, increasing life expectancy etc.… Continue reading Learning from China (On economic growth & development)
All Sainik schools will now admit girls: PM
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Prime Minister has announced that all Sainik Schools in the country will now be open for girls also. The move to admit girls at Sainik Schools all across India comes as part of the government’s push to increase the participation of women in the Indian armed forces.… Continue reading All Sainik schools will now admit girls: PM
‘Gati Shakti’ master plan to give Rs 100-trillion infrastructure boost
Source: Business Standard (Article 1, Article 2), Times of India and Livemint What is the News? The Prime Minister has announced that the Centre will soon launch the ‘PM Gati Shakti Master Plan’. About PM Gati Shakti Master Plan: PM Gati Shakti Master Plan is a 100 lakh crore national infrastructure master plan. It aims… Continue reading ‘Gati Shakti’ master plan to give Rs 100-trillion infrastructure boost
Union Minister to inaugurate two exhibitions ‘Katha Kranthi Veeron Ki’ and ‘Monuments of Victory & Valour’
Source: PIB What is the News? The Ministry of Culture inaugurated two exhibitions on the occasion of Independence Day. Which are those two exhibitions? Katha Kranthi Veeron Ki: It is an exhibition of revolutionaries with a dedicated exhibition on Alluri Seetharamaraju and exhibits of paintings of Shaheedi Diwas, Champaran Satyagraha and Jallianwala Bagh. It will… Continue reading Union Minister to inaugurate two exhibitions ‘Katha Kranthi Veeron Ki’ and ‘Monuments of Victory & Valour’
The temptation of a sunscreen to cool the planet
Source: Mint Relevance: Fighting climate change and its impacts. Synopsis: Analysis of Solar-Geo engineering as a possible solution against effects of global warming. An analysis. Context In the background of the latest IPCC report on climate change, expectations from 26th United Nation Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) have increased. However, as the effects of global warming… Continue reading The temptation of a sunscreen to cool the planet
