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?
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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
IIT-B’s ‘vegetarian tables’ policy
Source: The post is based on the article “IIT-B’s ‘vegetarian tables’ policy: Vegetarianism of purity promotes segregation, hierarchy and even violence” published in Indian Express on 11th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus: GS1- Society- Salient features of Indian Society. News: The article discusses the ongoing tension and changes in India regarding vegetarianism, particularly rooted in caste… Continue reading IIT-B’s ‘vegetarian tables’ policy
A census for a new deal
Source: The post is based on the article “A census for a new deal” published in “The Hindu” on 9th October 2023. Syllabus: GS1 – Salient features of Indian Society News: The article discusses the role of caste and religion in Indian politics, especially focusing on a caste survey from the Bihar government. This move… Continue reading A census for a new deal
No country for old women
Source: The post is based on the article “No country for old women” published in “The Hindu” on 6th October 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Society- population and associated issues News: The graphically illustrates the challenges faced by India’s growing elderly population, particularly women, in areas such as health, daily activities, and financial stability. It also highlights… Continue reading No country for old women
Equality and identity- Equitable distribution of resources must not be by accentuating caste identity
Source: The post is based on the article “Equality and identity- Equitable distribution of resources must not be by accentuating caste identity” published in “The Hindu” on 6th October 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Society- population and associated issues & GS2- polity- caste survey News: The article discusses a detailed caste survey in Bihar, India, revealing that… Continue reading Equality and identity- Equitable distribution of resources must not be by accentuating caste identity
