Source: The post is based on the article “Opium, history and economics” published in Business Standard on 14th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – History – Modern Indian History Relevance: About opium production in India during the colonial period News: The West usually credits its economic growth to factors like science, tech, entrepreneurship, and trade. However, recent scholars argue… Continue reading Opium, history and economics
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Disappearing languages, vanishing voices
Source– The post is based on the article “Disappearing languages, vanishing voices” published in “The Hindu” on 8th September 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Art and Culture Relevance- Issues related to language News– The article explains the loss of linguistic diversity across the world. Contents1 How is linguistic diversity across the world in decline?2 What are the… Continue reading Disappearing languages, vanishing voices
Express View on caste in California- Law making caste-based discrimination illegal is a step forward. Prejudice must be brought into the light
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on caste in California- Law making caste-based discrimination illegal is a step forward. Prejudice must be brought into the light” published in “The Indian express” on 8th September 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Society News: The article talks about California becoming the first US state to pass… Continue reading Express View on caste in California- Law making caste-based discrimination illegal is a step forward. Prejudice must be brought into the light
How G20 will strengthen India’s building blocks
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister Pralhad Joshi writes: How G20 will strengthen India’s building blocks– The meet could consolidate India’s efforts to secure critical minerals’ supply chains” published in “The Indian express” on 8th September 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Geography- natural resources & GS2- International relations – global grouping News: The… Continue reading How G20 will strengthen India’s building blocks
Mark The Sea That Blows Hot & Cold
Source: The post is based on the article “Mark The Sea That Blows Hot & Cold” published in The Times of India on 4th September 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Geography- Important Geophysical phenomena (El Niño) News: The article talks about strange weather patterns this year. It asks if El Niño is really causing the Indian monsoon… Continue reading Mark The Sea That Blows Hot & Cold
Teach The Teacher – Religion baiting in schools
Source: The post is based on the article “Teach The Teacher – Religion baiting in schools must be responded to by swift and strict penal action. Delays send wrong messages” published in The Times of India on 28th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Indian Society – Communalism Relevance: communal behavior in schools News: Recently, a school… Continue reading Teach The Teacher – Religion baiting in schools
The key to India’s hunger challenge
Source: The post is based on the article “The key to India’s hunger challenge: A focus on gender-sensitive growth” published in “The India express” on 21st August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- poverty and developmental issues. News: In this article author discusses India’s progress in reducing poverty, highlighting achievements since 1991. They mention the growth in foreign… Continue reading The key to India’s hunger challenge
Don’t pretend not to see caste
Source: The post is based on the article “Don’t pretend not to see caste — to fight it, we must first acknowledge its existence” published in “The India express” on 21st August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. News: In this article, the author discusses the deep-rooted casteism in India.… Continue reading Don’t pretend not to see caste
Why is Bihar’s caste-based survey facing legal challenges?
Source– The post is based on the article “Why is Bihar’s caste-based survey facing legal challenges?” published in “The Hindu” on 17th August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Social issues. GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population Relevance: Issues related to river water disputes between states News– The Supreme Court is set to hear on August 18, petitions… Continue reading Why is Bihar’s caste-based survey facing legal challenges?
Reclaiming India’s past- Greater focus and investment are required to understand the evolution of India’s diverse and inclusive cultural heritage
Source: The post is based on the article “Reclaiming India’s past- Greater focus and investment are required to understand the evolution of India’s diverse and inclusive cultural heritage” published in “Business standard” on 16th August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. News: In this article, the author emphasizes India’s rich… Continue reading Reclaiming India’s past- Greater focus and investment are required to understand the evolution of India’s diverse and inclusive cultural heritage
