Source: The post is based on an article “Ban pan-masala promotions” published in Business Standard on 22nd June 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Health Relevance: concerns with the consumption of pan masala. News: The ban on chewing tobacco (gutka) has not served the purpose because people have now shifted towards consuming pan masala, which is also harmful… Continue reading Ban pan-masala promotions
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Marx, Mao And The Bhadralok – On West Bengal election violence
Source: The post is based on the article “Marx, Mao And The Bhadralok” published in The Times of India on 21st June 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance – Electoral Reforms Relevance: concerns over violence in West Bengal during elections News: The article highlights the concerns over violence in elections in West Bengal. What are the concerns… Continue reading Marx, Mao And The Bhadralok – On West Bengal election violence
A tech-tonic shift – on India-USA relations
Source– The post is based on the article “A tech-tonic shift” published in Business Standard on 21st June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International Relations Relevance: Indo-USA relations News- The article emphasis the India-USA relationship Contents1 What is the news all about?2 What are India’s technological engagements with other countries?3 What is the position of India USA… Continue reading A tech-tonic shift – on India-USA relations
Pratap Bhanu Mehta on Modi’s US visit: Making of a high point
Source– The post is based on the article “Pratap Bhanu Mehta on Modi’s US visit: Making of a high point” published in “The Indian Express” on 21st June 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance – Issues related to India and US bilateral relationship News – PM Modi is on a visit… Continue reading Pratap Bhanu Mehta on Modi’s US visit: Making of a high point
Grassroots peace – Free and fair elections to local bodies are not possible without peace
Source: The post is based on the article “Grassroots peace – Free and fair elections to local bodies are not possible without peace” published in The Hindu on 20th June 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Relevance: About Local body elections in West Bengal. News: Local body elections in West… Continue reading Grassroots peace – Free and fair elections to local bodies are not possible without peace
At the heart of Indo-US ties: Economics & Strategy
Source– The post is based on the article “ At the heart of Indo-US ties: Economics & Strategy” published in The Indian Express on 20th june 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- International Relations Relevance: Indo-USA relations News- The article explains the engagements of Indo-USA relationship. Contents1 What is the news related to?2 What lies ahead with… Continue reading At the heart of Indo-US ties: Economics & Strategy
Indian Dollar Transfers That Beat Some GOI Welfare Spends
Source: The post is based on an article “Indian Dollar Transfers That Beat Some GOI Welfare Spends” published in The Times of India on 20th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Indian Diaspora Relevance: benefits of remittances for India and associated challenges News: India leads globally in remittance receipts, surpassing Mexico and China and it has reduced… Continue reading Indian Dollar Transfers That Beat Some GOI Welfare Spends
Three years after Galwan, disengagement has not been followed by resolution
Source: The post is based on the following article “The Stories On China That India Will Miss” published in The Times of India on 19th June 2023 “Three years after Galwan, disengagement has not been followed by resolution” published in the Indian Express on 19th June 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – India and its neighbourhood- relations. Relevance: About India – China border dispute.… Continue reading Three years after Galwan, disengagement has not been followed by resolution
Birth Of The Matter – Single persons are denied the right to be surrogate parents on fact-free, not-quite-scientific & vague moral grounds
Source: The post is based on the article “Birth Of The Matter – Single persons are denied the right to be surrogate parents on fact-free, not-quite-scientific & vague moral grounds” published in The Times of India on 19th June 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Relevance: About Regulation of… Continue reading Birth Of The Matter – Single persons are denied the right to be surrogate parents on fact-free, not-quite-scientific & vague moral grounds
Paying for a safety net
Source: The post is based on the article “Paying for a safety net” published in Business Standard on 17th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. Relevance: concerns with freebies News: Government and politicians are now moving with the… Continue reading Paying for a safety net
