Source-This post on Role of TOP Prices in India’s Inflation has been created based on the article “A vegetable triumvirate, inflation and the takeaway” published in “The Hindu” on 22 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3– Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context– The article discusses the inflation… Continue reading Role of TOP Prices in India’s Inflation
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Impact of social media on Judicial Legitimacy
Source-This post on Impact of social media on Judicial Legitimacy has been created based on the article “When control is disguised as reform” published in “The Hindu” on 22 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-2– Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Context-The article highlights the issue of sustained digital campaign against the… Continue reading Impact of social media on Judicial Legitimacy
Russia-China Relationship and implications for India
Source-This post on Russia-China Relationship and implications for India has been created based on the article “A ‘No-Limit’ bromance that is not just a bilateral matter” published in “The Hindu” on 22 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2-International Relation- Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context– Putin and Xi… Continue reading Russia-China Relationship and implications for India
Election Commission Stance on Voter Turnout Disclosure
Source-This post on Election Commission Stance on Voter Turnout Disclosure has been created based on the article ” No legal mandate to share voter turnout with public, says EC” published in “The Hindu” on 23 May 2024. Why in News? The Election Commission (EC) stated to the Supreme Court that there was no “legal mandate”… Continue reading Election Commission Stance on Voter Turnout Disclosure
Economic Capital Framework
Source-This post on RBI to Transfer ₹2,10,874 Crore Surplus to Centre for FY24 has been created based on the article “RBI to transfer ₹2,10,874 cr. surplus to Centre for FY24” published in “The Hindu” on 23 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Reserve Bank of India’s board approved the transfer of a record ₹2,10,874 crore surplus… Continue reading Economic Capital Framework
Rangelands
Source-This post on Rangelands has been created based on the article “Rangelands are facing a ‘silent demise’, suffering losses as high as 50%” published in “Down to Earth” on 23 May 2024. Why in News? The Land Outlook report on rangelands and pastoralists reveals that up to 50 percent of the world’s rangelands are degraded, nearly… Continue reading Rangelands
International Booker Prize 2024
Source-This post on International Booker Prize 2024 has been created based on the article “Jenny Erpenbeck’s ‘Kairos’ wins the International Booker Prize 2024” published in “The Hindu” on 23 May 2024. Why in News? “Kairos” written by Jenny Erpenbeck (translated by Michael Hofmann) has won the 2024 International Booker Prize. About International Booker Prize 1.… Continue reading International Booker Prize 2024
Bharals (Blue sheep) and Himalayan ibex Census
Source-This post on Census of Bharals (Blue sheep) and Himalayan ibex has been created based on the article “Census exercise begins in Himachal’s cold desert Lahaul & Spiti district to estimate blue sheep, Himalayan ibex” published in “Down to Earth” on 23 May 2024. Why in News? Wildlife authorities in Himachal Pradesh’s high-altitude, cold desert district… Continue reading Bharals (Blue sheep) and Himalayan ibex Census
Space tourism
Source-This post on Space tourism has been created based on the article “Gopi Thotakura becomes first Indian space tourist: What is space travel — and how much can a journey cost?” published in “The Indian Express” on 23 May 2024. Why in News? India-born aviator and commercial pilot Gopi Thotakura became the first space tourist from… Continue reading Space tourism
[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – May, 2024 – 3rd week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of May 2024 – Third week. Click on the following link to download Download About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2024. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10 MCQs, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – May, 2024 – 3rd week
