Source: This post is based on the article “Securing the States” published in Indian Express on 16th October 2021. Syllabus– GS3: Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate Relevance: Border management and the role of security forces Synopsis: Border Security Force should be left to do its job. Introduction The Ministry of Home Affairs… Continue reading Securing the States
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Air India sale opens up a brighter future for aviation
Synopsis: Disinvestment of Air India will benefit Indian economy. Introduction Recently, the Government of India has successfully disinvested 100 per cent of its stake in Air India, 100 per cent in the low-cost airline Air India Express Ltd and 50 per cent in the Air India SATS Airport Services Private Ltd. The move reflects the… Continue reading Air India sale opens up a brighter future for aviation
You can switch off Siri, but not the State
Source: This post is based on the article “You can switch off Siri, but not the State” published in Indian Express on 16th October 2021. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life. Relevance: Artificial Intelligence and need for Data regulation. Synopsis: While there are plans for greater deployment… Continue reading You can switch off Siri, but not the State
Why Nasa is launching robo archaeologist named Lucy
Source: This post is based on the article “Why Nasa is launching robo archaeologist named Lucy” published in “The Times of India”on 16th October 2021. What is the News? NASA is about to launch a probe toward clusters of asteroids along Jupiter’s orbital path. They are known as the Trojan swarms. It represents the final unexplored regions of asteroids in the solar system. More about the news The spacecraft, a deep-space robotic archaeologist named Lucy will… Continue reading Why Nasa is launching robo archaeologist named Lucy
India slips 7 spots to rank 101 among 116 countries on Global Hunger Index
Source: This post is based on the articles “Hunger Index: poor ranking devoid of ground reality and facts, says Govt” published in The Hindu on 16th October 2021. “India slips 7 spots to rank 101 among 116 countries on Global Hunger Index” published in Down To Earth on 15th October 2021. “Statement of Ministry of Women and Child Development on Global Hunger Report 2021” published… Continue reading India slips 7 spots to rank 101 among 116 countries on Global Hunger Index
COVID-19 reverses decades of progress in TB elimination, India worst-hit: WHO
Source: This post is based on the article “COVID-19 reverses decades of progress in TB elimination, India worst-hit: WHO” published in Down To Earth on 14th October 2021. What is the News? World Health Organization (WHO) released “Global TB report” which stated that the world suffered huge reverses in progress towards tuberculosis (TB) elimination in 2020, due to COVID-19 pandemic. India has been the worst-hit. … Continue reading COVID-19 reverses decades of progress in TB elimination, India worst-hit: WHO
Tackling the climate crisis
Source: This post is based on the article “Tackling the climate crisis” published in The Hindu on 12th October 2021. Syllabus: GS3- Conservation; Disaster and disaster management. Relevance: To understand the climate crisis. Synopsis: The climate crisis and the steps needed to be taken in this regard in light of the recent IPCC report. Introduction The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has recently… Continue reading Tackling the climate crisis
Countering the Chinese Threat
Synopsis: India should adopt a multi-level approach to counter the encircling of China. Contents1 Introduction2 How China emerges as a threat to India?3 How India is tackling the Chinese threat?4 What India should do? Introduction Over the period of time, China has made its position stronger and has now emerged as a threat to India.… Continue reading Countering the Chinese Threat
NEET hasn’t created the equality of opportunity it had promised
Synopsis: The recent move of the Tamil Nadu government to bypass the NEET exam requires careful analysis of the issues surrounding the NEET. Introduction The government of India cleared the way for making NEET a common entrance examination for all medical colleges across India. This was opposed by many states including Tamil Nadu. What steps… Continue reading NEET hasn’t created the equality of opportunity it had promised
Doctor cure thyself: On revising queerphobic medical textbooks
Synopsis: The social issues in India are not just societal problems, but also ingrained deepens our educational system. Introduction Recently National Medical Commission has issued an advisory to all medical universities and colleges. It asked them to bring changes in the teaching methods and opt methods that are not derogatory to the LGBTQIA+ community. What… Continue reading Doctor cure thyself: On revising queerphobic medical textbooks
