Source– The post is based on the article “Learn from Morbi: Fix local govt” published in The Times of India on 3rd November 2022. Syllabus: GS1- Urbanisation. GS2- Local bodies Relevance– Urban governance News- The article explains the issues related to urban civic bodies in asset creation and maintenance. The broader goal of investigation of… Continue reading Learn from Morbi: Fix local govt
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A crisis is brewing in coffee industry
Source– The post is based on the article “A crisis is brewing in coffee industry” published in The Hindu on 22nd October 2022. Syllabus: GS1- Economic geography Relevance– Major plantation crops in India News- The article explains the challenges faced by the Indian coffee sector and suggests the solutions. Coffee plantations in Karnataka, Kerala and… Continue reading A crisis is brewing in coffee industry
Not Hindi or English, the real language question is status of vernacular
Source– The post is based on the article “Not Hindi or English, the real language question is status of vernacular” published in The Indian Express on 22nd October 2022. Syllabus: GS1- Regionalism Relevance– Languages related issue News- The article explains the issues related to the status of vernacular language in India. It also explains the… Continue reading Not Hindi or English, the real language question is status of vernacular
This Hindi – and Hindi alone – counsel is flawed
Source– The post is based on the article “This Hindi – and Hindi alone – counsel is flawed” published in The Hindu on 21st October 2022. Syllabus: GS1- Regionalism. GS2- Indian Constitution Relevance– Regionalism based on language News- The article explains the need for continuation of English as an official language. It also explains constitutional… Continue reading This Hindi – and Hindi alone – counsel is flawed
The politics of madrasa survey
Source– The post is based on the article “The politics of madrasa survey” published in The Hindu on 20th October 2022. Syllabus: GS1- Communalism. GS2- Vulnerable sections Relevance– Issues regarding minorities News- The article explains the issues raised by some state government moves to undertake the survey of madrasas. It also tells about the findings… Continue reading The politics of madrasa survey
The dire need to talk about 1962
Source: The post is based on an article “The dire need to talk about 1962” published in The Hindu on 19th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 1 – Post-Independence History Relevance: reasons behind the defeat of India on Sino-India war of 1962 News: It has been almost 60 years to India-China (Sino-India) war in 1962. The war went for 30 days… Continue reading The dire need to talk about 1962
A court for our times
Source– The post is based on the article “A court for our times” published in The Indian Express on 15th October 2022. Syllabus: GS1- Social empowerment. GS2- Vulnerable sections and fundamental rights Relevance– Women and related issues News- The article explains the recent Supreme Court ruling to include unmarried women in category of women who… Continue reading A court for our times
About the shift in the Indian monsoon: The lingering monsoon
Source: The post is based on the article “The lingering monsoon” published in the Indian Express on 12th October 2022. Syllabus: GS -1 – Important Geophysical phenomena Relevance: About the shift in the Indian monsoon News: Incessant rain over Delhi and several other parts of North and Northwest India over the last few days provide further evidence… Continue reading About the shift in the Indian monsoon: The lingering monsoon
Act quickly: Hate speech gets encouragement with late action from cops and courts. Parties must get tough too
Source– The post is based on the article “Act quickly: Hate speech gets encouragement with late action from cops and courts. Parties must get tough too” published in The Times of India on 12th October 2022. Syllabus: GS1- Communalism. GS3- Security issues News– The article explains the reasons for hate speeches. It also provides the… Continue reading Act quickly: Hate speech gets encouragement with late action from cops and courts. Parties must get tough too
Say no to alcohol: The case for abstinence
Source– The post is based on the article “Say no to alcohol: The case for abstinence” published in the The Indian Express on 7th October 2022. Syllabus: GS1- Social issues. GS2- Government policies and interventions News– The article explains the challenges associated with liquor consumption in India. It also explains the need for communitarian action… Continue reading Say no to alcohol: The case for abstinence
