Source: The post is based on the article “Shock & Awful – Poorly installed & maintained high-power cables kill thousands every year, but official apathy continues” published in The Times of India on 4th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: death caused by electrocution. News: A British tourist has died in Himachal Pradesh from electrocution.… Continue reading Shock & Awful – Poorly installed & maintained high-power cables kill thousands every year, but official apathy continues
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Economic winds favour an India-UK trade agreement
Source- The post is based on the article “Economic winds favour an India-UK trade agreement” published in the “Live Mint” on 4th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance– Trade and economic relationship between India and UK News– The eighth round of India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) discussions will take place… Continue reading Economic winds favour an India-UK trade agreement
We should worry about use of defamation law, beyond Rahul Gandhi case
Source- The post is based on the article “We should worry about use of defamation law, beyond Rahul Gandhi case” published in “The Indian Express” on 4th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- India Polity Relevance– Issues related to freedom of speech and expression News– Recently, Rahul Gandhi was convicted for two years in a defamation case… Continue reading We should worry about use of defamation law, beyond Rahul Gandhi case
Concerns associated with World Happiness Report: Their Blindness To Our Happiness
Source: The post is based on the article “Their Blindness To Our Happiness” published in The Times of India on 4th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Relevance: About concerns associated with World Happiness Report. News: The World Happiness Report was released recently. It has ranked India 126 out… Continue reading Concerns associated with World Happiness Report: Their Blindness To Our Happiness
Going beyond customs: On full exemption from basic customs duty for drugs, food imported for treatment of rare diseases
Source– The post is based on the article “Going beyond customs: On full exemption from basic customs duty for drugs, food imported for treatment of rare diseases” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of health Relevance– Issues Related to rare diseases News– Centre has announced… Continue reading Going beyond customs: On full exemption from basic customs duty for drugs, food imported for treatment of rare diseases
Lithium find in J&K: Chile, with most reserves, ready to share know-how
Source: The post is based on the article “Lithium find in J&K: Chile, with most reserves, ready to share know-how” published in The Indian Express on 3rd April 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations Relevance: about Chile and India bilateral relations News: The article discusses the ways through which Chile can help India in exploiting its… Continue reading Lithium find in J&K: Chile, with most reserves, ready to share know-how
Lahore Lesson – If Pak HC can scrap sedition law, surely SC can do it
Source: The post is based on the article “Lahore Lesson – If Pak HC can scrap sedition law, surely SC can do it” published in The Times of India on 1st April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Relevance: About… Continue reading Lahore Lesson – If Pak HC can scrap sedition law, surely SC can do it
Misogyny in the matrimonial market: Data shows Indian men prefer wives without jobs
Source– The post is based on the article “Misogyny in the matrimonial market: Data shows Indian men prefer wives without jobs” published in “The Indian Express” on 1st April 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Social empowerment. GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population Relevance– Issues related to women empowerment News– A recent study we carried out on a… Continue reading Misogyny in the matrimonial market: Data shows Indian men prefer wives without jobs
For judiciary, the red lines are bright and clear
Source– The post is based on the article “For judiciary, the red lines are bright and clear” published in “The Indian Express” on 1st April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Functioning of judiciary Relevance– Issues related to judicial review and judicial activism News– Over the last few years, issues relating to tradition, culture and society have come… Continue reading For judiciary, the red lines are bright and clear
India’s semiconductor mission might need a compass
Source– The post is based on the article “India’s semiconductor mission might need a compass” published in “The Hindu” on 1st April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Indian Economy Relevance– Electronics manufacturing News– The United States Department of Commerce and its Indian counterpart have recently concluded a memorandum of understanding in March 2023 to ensure that subsidies… Continue reading India’s semiconductor mission might need a compass
