Source: This post on the trends of ageing has been created based on the article “The world is getting older. Can India cope?” published in The Indian Express on 4th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 Indian Society – Population and associated issues. News: This article discusses the trends in human population growth, especially… Continue reading On Increasing global elderly population – The world is getting older. Can India cope?
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On groundwater extraction – UN report on groundwater extraction: Every drop counts
Source: The post on groundwater extraction is based on the article “UN report on groundwater extraction: Every drop counts” published in “Indian express” on 1st November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 Geography – Distribution of key natural resources across the Indian sub-continent News: The article discusses India’s severe groundwater crisis. Many of the… Continue reading On groundwater extraction – UN report on groundwater extraction: Every drop counts
On India’s linguistic diversity – Multilingualism can be magical if it’s error-free
Source: This post on India’s linguistic diversity is based on the article “Multilingualism can be magical if it’s error-free” published in “Live mint” on 27th October 2023. Syllabus: GS Paper 1 Indian Society – Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. News: The article discusses the importance and benefits of multilingualism in India, highlighting… Continue reading On India’s linguistic diversity – Multilingualism can be magical if it’s error-free
On India’s role in the Arctic – Breaking the ice: How India can help save the Arctic
Source: This post on India’s role in the Arctic has been created based on the article “Breaking the ice: How India can help save the Arctic” published in The Indian Express Hindu on 27th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 Geography — Changes in critical geographical features (including water bodies and ice-caps) and… Continue reading On India’s role in the Arctic – Breaking the ice: How India can help save the Arctic
Why are earthquakes frequent in Afghanistan?
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Why are earthquakes frequent in Afghanistan?” published in The Hindu on 20th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 Geography — Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, tsunami, volcanic activity, cyclones etc. News: This article discusses the reasons behind the phenomenon of frequent earthquakes in… Continue reading Why are earthquakes frequent in Afghanistan?
On gay rights, Indian society has outpaced judiciary and legislature
Source: The post is based on the article “On gay rights, Indian society has outpaced judiciary and legislature” published in Indian express on 19th October 2023. Syllabus:GS1- Society News: The article discusses societal acceptance of queer relationships in India. Manisha and Dimple’s wedding shows changing views. Movies and shows support LGBTQI+ stories. How has society’s… Continue reading On gay rights, Indian society has outpaced judiciary and legislature
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan’s 125th birth anniversary: His record on women’s rights
Source: The post is based on the article “Sir Syed Ahmed Khan’s 125th birth anniversary: His record on women’s rights” published in “Indian Express” on 17th October 2023. Syllabus: GS1- History- Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities. News: The article discusses Sir Syed Ahmed… Continue reading Sir Syed Ahmed Khan’s 125th birth anniversary: His record on women’s rights
Closing the gender pay gap in the workforce
Source: The post is based on the article “Closing the gender pay gap in the workforce” published in “The Hindu” on 16th October 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Society- Woman empowerment & GS3- Economy- Employment News: The article discusses the work of Claudia Goldin on gender inequality in the job market. Goldin argues that women’s lower pay… Continue reading Closing the gender pay gap in the workforce
In law change: a push for electric vehicles, less dependence on battery imports
Source: This post has been created based on the article “In law change: a push for electric vehicles, less dependence on battery imports” published in The Indian Express on 13th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 Geography — Distribution of key natural resources across the world. GS Paper 3 Indian Economy — Infrastructure:… Continue reading In law change: a push for electric vehicles, less dependence on battery imports
Women MPs’ contribution has increased in Parliament
Source: The post is based on the article “Women MPs’ contribution has increased in Parliament. Data proves it” published in “Indian express” on 11th October 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Society- Social empowerment News: The article discusses the positive impact of policies by Indian government on women and highlights how women in Parliament, especially from BJP party,… Continue reading Women MPs’ contribution has increased in Parliament
