Source: This post ‘’ is created based on the article Wheelchair Tax – GST on disability aids is unfair, published in Indian Express on 19th July 2024. UPSC Syllabus: GS paper 2- Social Issues – News: Goods and Services Tax (GST) was imposed on essential mobility aids for disabled individuals in India in 2017. It… Continue reading The issue of GST on disability Aids
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India needs a national law to tackle superstitious practices.
Source: The post India needs a national law to tackle superstitious practices has been created, based on the article “Does India have enough laws to combat superstition?” published in “The Hindu” on 18th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Governance-mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections… Continue reading India needs a national law to tackle superstitious practices.
The problems with sub-caste reservations
Source: This post the problems with sub-caste reservations has been created based on the article published in The Hindu on 18th July 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Social Issues – mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections News: This article discusses the issue of… Continue reading The problems with sub-caste reservations
On political representation of women
Source: This post on political representation of women has been created based on the article published in The Hindu on 18th July 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Social Issues – Women Empowerment Context: The article highlights the comparison of women’s representation in India with other democracies, the role of constitutional amendments, and… Continue reading On political representation of women
Critique of the Juvenile Justice System
Source: The post critique of the Juvenile Justice System has been created, based on the article “Trying juveniles as adults is not the answer” published in “The Hindu” on 17h July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-Laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection of vulnerable sections. Context: The article discusses how India’s Juvenile Justice… Continue reading Critique of the Juvenile Justice System
The failures of the National Testing Agency (NTA) in India
Source: The post the failures of the National Testing Agency (NTA) in India has been created, based on the article “Centralised examinations have not aced the test” published in “The Hindu” on 17h July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-Governance-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Context:… Continue reading The failures of the National Testing Agency (NTA) in India
How climate change reduces children’s outdoor play opportunities in India.
Source: The post how climate change reduces children’s outdoor play opportunities in India has been created, based on the article “Heatwaves are evaporating the right to play” Published in “The Hindu” on 17h July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-governance-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources, Context:… Continue reading How climate change reduces children’s outdoor play opportunities in India.
Impact of schemes on social ties
Source-This post on Impact of schemes on social ties has been created based on the article “Laapataa Ladies: How public policy impacts personal choice and social ties” published in “The Indian express” on 17 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design… Continue reading Impact of schemes on social ties
How India and Russia have doubled their payments in national currencies despite Western sanctions
Source: The post how India and Russia have doubled their payments in national currencies despite Western sanctions has been created, based on the article “India and Russia have doubled rupee-rouble payments in 2024” published in “The Hindu” on 16th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-International Relation- Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving… Continue reading How India and Russia have doubled their payments in national currencies despite Western sanctions
Reasons for strained India-Nepal relations
Source: The post Reasons for strained India-Nepal relations has been created, based on the article “‘Big brother’ to ‘Brother’, a Nepal-India reset” published in “The Hindu” on 16th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-International relations– India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Context: The article discusses the strained relationship between India and Nepal, worsened by political… Continue reading Reasons for strained India-Nepal relations
