Dalit Christians — exclusion by society, church, state

Source: The post is based on the article “Dalit Christians — exclusion by society, church, state” published in “The Hindu” on 14th August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. & GS2- Mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections News: In thisarticle author discusses… Continue reading Dalit Christians — exclusion by society, church, state

Ensuring women’s right to the city

Source: The post is based on the article “Ensuring women’s right to the city” published in “The Indian express” on 9th August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- social empowerment & GS2- social Justice News: In this article author discusses the challenges women face in Indian cities due to lack of gender-responsive urban planning, emphasizing the need for… Continue reading Ensuring women’s right to the city

Is India’s sugar surplus leading to a crisis?

Source– The post is based on the article “Is India’s sugar surplus leading to a crisis?” published in “The Hindu” on 7th August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Economic geography. Relevance: Issues related to sugar production News-India became the world’s top sugar producer in 2021-2022, surpassing Brazil with a record of 359 lakh tonnes. However, the extensive… Continue reading Is India’s sugar surplus leading to a crisis?

India@75, Looking at 100: From Mathura to Manipur: The journey for gender justice

Source: The post is based on the article “India@75, Looking at 100: From Mathura to Manipur: The journey for gender justice” published in “The Indian express” on 4th August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- social issues News: The author discusses the increasing violence against women in India. Despite reforms, incidents like rapes continue to rise. Key cases… Continue reading India@75, Looking at 100: From Mathura to Manipur: The journey for gender justice

Preserving tribal culture: Odisha’s Special Development Councils model is worth emulating

Source: The post is based on the article “Preserving tribal culture: Odisha’s Special Development Councils model is worth emulating” published in The Hindu on 1st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. News: The author discusses how tribal cultures are fading due to modern development. The Central government’s… Continue reading Preserving tribal culture: Odisha’s Special Development Councils model is worth emulating

Not going to down – urbanisation in India

Source– The post is based on the article “Not going to down” published in “The Times of India” on 1st August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Urbanisation Relevance: Challenges faced by emerging urban centres News– The surge in India’s daily mean rainfall since the last week of June again showed up the poor state of urban India’s… Continue reading Not going to down – urbanisation in India

Mussoorie Misery

Source– The post is based on the article “Mussoorie Misery” published in “The Times of India” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Geography Relevance: Issues related to Himalayan ecosystem News- NGT has ordered the Dhami government to follow 19 recommendations for saving Mussoorie from destruction by construction and tourism. What are some of the recommendations… Continue reading Mussoorie Misery

The anatomy of the Yamuna floodplains

Source: The post is based on the article “The anatomy of the Yamuna floodplains” published in “The Hindu” on 28th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and icecaps) News: The author discusses the historical and ecological significance of the Yamuna River’s floodplains in Delhi. He highlights how urbanization, construction, and… Continue reading The anatomy of the Yamuna floodplains

Express View on ‘award wapsi’: Writer’s choice

Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on ‘award wapsi’: Writer’s choice” published in “The Indian express” on 28th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. News: A parliamentary panel, constituted after the 2015 award return controversy, wants Sahitya Akademi awardees to… Continue reading Express View on ‘award wapsi’: Writer’s choice

Himachal floods: a man-made disaster?

Source– The post is based on the article “Himachal floods: a man-made disaster?” published in “The Hindu” on 26th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster management. GS1- Geography Relevance: Floods in mountains News- Flash floods during this year’s monsoon season have caused unprecedented damage to both lives and assets in Himachal Pradesh. Contents1 How climate change… Continue reading Himachal floods: a man-made disaster?

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