Source-This post on Urban Flooding and Building Safety has been created based on the article “Human failure” published in “The Hindu” on 30 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-1- Urbanization, their problems and their remedies. and GS Paper-3-Disaster Management. Context- A tragic accident at an IAS coaching center in New Delhi killed three students due to… Continue reading Urban Flooding and Building Safety
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Challenges and opportunities of Indian philanthropy
Source: The post Challenges and opportunities of Indian philanthropy has been created, based on the article “The quality of giving” published in “Indian express” on 26th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1-society Context: This article discusses the recent growth and potential of Indian philanthropy. It highlights increased giving among the wealthy, collaboration, strategic… Continue reading Challenges and opportunities of Indian philanthropy
Urban Transformation in India
Source-This post on Urban Transformation in India has been created based on the article “An outlining of urban transformation strategies” published in “The Hindu” on 25 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-1- Urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Context- About 50 crore people, or 36% of India’s population, live in cities, with urbanization growing at 2%… Continue reading Urban Transformation in India
UN’s “World Population Prospects” report
Source: The post UN’s “World Population Prospects” report has been created, based on the article “Demographic destiny: India has a limited window of growth” published in “Business standard” on 16th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper1-society-population and associated issues Context: The article discusses the UN’s “World Population Prospects” report, which predicts global population growth… Continue reading UN’s “World Population Prospects” report
Plight of Residents of Ultra Slums
Source-This post on Plight of Residents of Ultra Slum has been created based on the article “Residents of ultra-slums should have access to welfare provisions” published in “LiveMint” on 4 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-1– Poverty and Developmental issues, Urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Context-The phenomenon of extreme poverty, once confined to large cities,… Continue reading Plight of Residents of Ultra Slums
Changes in India’s population perspectives
Source: The post changes in India’s population perspectives has been created, based on the article “India’s new trilemma” published in “Business standard” on 1st July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper1-Society-population and associated issues and GS paper 3-Indian Economy – Growth, development and employment Context: The article discusses India’s demographic changes, contrasting past fears of… Continue reading Changes in India’s population perspectives
James Lawson: A Bridge Between Movements
Source-This post on James Lawson: A Bridge Between Movements has been created based on the article “Remembering James Lawson: Man who connected Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr” published in “The Indian Express” on 1 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-1- The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the… Continue reading James Lawson: A Bridge Between Movements
Discrimination in employment
Source: The post discrimination in employment has been created, based on the article “Foxconn and married women: Dear men, what did your wives give up so that you could shine at work?” published in “Indian express” on 29th June 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper1-social justice and GS paper3- Employment Context: The article discusses discrimination… Continue reading Discrimination in employment
Preserving India’s Geological Heritage
Source-This post on Preserving India’s Geological Heritage has been created based on the article “Read the rocks to improve India’s geological literacy” published in “The Hindu” on 27 June 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-1– Salient features of Physical Geography. Context-India’s landscapes span from the highest peaks to coastal plains, showcasing a diverse morphology shaped over billions… Continue reading Preserving India’s Geological Heritage
The court’s decision on “Annadhanam” and “Angapradakshanam”
Source: The post the court’s decision on “Annadhanam” and “Angapradakshanam”has been created, based on the article “Human dignity versus religious practices” published in “The Hindu” on 25th June 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper1-society and GS paper 2-Indian constitution Context: The article discusses a court ruling allowing a religious practice of rolling on leftover plantain… Continue reading The court’s decision on “Annadhanam” and “Angapradakshanam”
