Source: The Hindu Relevance: Civil Services and other important services are backbones of governance in India. Vacancies on the top-level posts will affect the quality of governance. Synopsis: Leaving top posts in the government unoccupied, affects governance and is demoralizing for officers Delays in the appointment of personnel to important posts affect governance The vacancies… Continue reading Vacancies send a wrong signal
Seeking a paradigm shift in mental health care
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Mental health-related issues have become a major aspect of the health care structure in India. Reading all aspects linked to it are important from an exam point of view. Synopsis: Persons with mental health conditions need a responsive care system that inspires hope and participation, without which their lives are empty.… Continue reading Seeking a paradigm shift in mental health care
Unpacking China’s game plan
Source: The Hindu Relevance: After the 2020 clash between Indian and Chinese forces, keeping an eye on the Chinese movement becomes very important. Synopsis: China is upgrading defence infrastructure in the Tibetan plateau to nullify the disadvantages that its airpower has in comparison to the Indian airpower. This would afford them a layered air defence… Continue reading Unpacking China’s game plan
HC: Govt free to act against Twitter for IT rules violation
Source: Times of India Relevance: New IT rules aim to regulate social media, digital news media, and Over-The-Top (OTT) content providers. Introduction: The Delhi high court recently said that the government was “free to take action” against microblogging site Twitter for not following the new IT Rules and warned the platform it would be “in trouble”… Continue reading HC: Govt free to act against Twitter for IT rules violation
UAPA should go the way of TADA & POTA
Source: TOI Relevance: Misuse of UAPA to curb political dissent. Synopsis: Right to fair trial is being consistently violated under the UAPA provisions. This law should be repealed like TADA and POTA. Background Father Stan Swamy, an 84-year-old Jesuit priest, known for his service and activism in the cause of Adivasis, died nine months into… Continue reading UAPA should go the way of TADA & POTA
Let’s keep pace with the world on covid research
Source: Livemint Relevance: Covid-19 research is essential for controlling the pandemic. Introduction: India has been behind the curve on tracing virus variants by their genomes. However, a new brain-study initiative points to the potential of forging ahead with work on Covid’s pathology. About India’s Covid-19 research capability: So far, India has mostly been behind the curve… Continue reading Let’s keep pace with the world on covid research
Problem of menstrual waste disposal in India – Explained, pointwise
Source: DowntoEarth1, DowntoEarth2 Syllabus: GS1 – Women issues, GS2 – Health Relevance: How menstrual waste contributes to India’s solid waste problem? and steps that can be taken to solve this issue. Introduction Sanitary waste disposal has become an increasing problem in India. As per the Menstrual Hygiene Alliance of India (MHAI), India has 12.3 billion… Continue reading Problem of menstrual waste disposal in India – Explained, pointwise
The Pew study’s glazed picture of our religious tolerance
Source: Livemint What is the News? Pew Research Center, a non-profit based in Washington DC has released the results of the survey titled ‘Religion in India: Tolerance and Segregation’. The survey takes a closer look at religious identity, nationalism, and tolerance in Indian society. Key Findings of the Survey: Religious Tolerance and Segregation: Most Indians… Continue reading The Pew study’s glazed picture of our religious tolerance
Government creates a new Ministry of Cooperation
Source: PIB What is the News? The Government of India has announced the creation of a new Ministry of Cooperation. About Ministry of Cooperation: Purpose: The Ministry of Cooperation has been created for strengthening the cooperative movement in the country. Key Objectives of the Ministry of Cooperation: Firstly, it will provide a separate administrative, legal,… Continue reading Government creates a new Ministry of Cooperation
What is the Arctic’s ‘Last Ice Area’ that is now showing signs of melting
Source: Indian Express What is the News? A part of the Arctic’s ice called “Last Ice Area” has started showing signs of melting earlier than what the scientists had expected. About Last Ice Area: The Last Ice Area is located north of Greenland and in Ellesmere Island in the Canadian territory of Nunavut. Scientists had… Continue reading What is the Arctic’s ‘Last Ice Area’ that is now showing signs of melting
