Source: This post is created based on the article “Rooftop solar for poverty alleviation”, published in Business Standard on 22nd Feb. GS Paper 2 – New and renewable Energy Context: A detailed paper prepared by Infravision Foundation highlights the potential of Rooftop Solar Photovoltaics (RTPV) as the income generating source for lower income level segment.… Continue reading Rooftop Solar Photovoltaics (RTPV) for poverty alleviation
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Why not use Sanskrit as our first or second official language?
Source: The post is based on an article “Why not use Sanskrit as our first or second official language?” published in The Times of India on 21st February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Indian Polity Relevance: promoting Sanskrit as official language. News: The article discusses measures required to make Sanskrit an official language. Why Sanskrit should be… Continue reading Why not use Sanskrit as our first or second official language?
Ladakh’s winter of discontent From cheering its UT status, the region is now mired in protest
Source: The post is based on the article “Ladakh’s winter of discontent From cheering its UT status, the region is now mired in protest” published in Business Standard on 21st February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure. Relevance: About present issues in Ladakh. News: Centre’s policies in Ladakh highlight… Continue reading Ladakh’s winter of discontent From cheering its UT status, the region is now mired in protest
On sealed cover jurisprudence
Source: The post is based on the article “On sealed cover jurisprudence” published in “The Hindu” on 18th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Judiciary Relevance: Issues related to the transparent process of justice News: The Chief Justice of India firmly refused the ‘suggestions’ offered by the government in a sealed cover on the formation of a… Continue reading On sealed cover jurisprudence
The curious case of the disqualification of a politician
Source: The post is based on the article “The curious case of the disqualification of a politician” published in The Hindu on 20th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Parliament and state legislature Relevance: Issues related to disqualification of the legislative member. News: The Kerala High Court suspended the verdict passed by the District and Sessions Court… Continue reading The curious case of the disqualification of a politician
All That India Can Do To Make Cancer A Less Dismal State
Source: The post is based on the article “All That India Can Do To Make Cancer A Less Dismal State” published in The Times of India on 20th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: About cancer in India. News: Recently, World Cancer Day… Continue reading All That India Can Do To Make Cancer A Less Dismal State
Changes in organ transplant rules: A new lease of life
Source: The post is based on the article “Changes in organ transplant rules: A new lease of life published in Indian Express on 20th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: About the revised guidelines for organ donation. News: The Union Health Ministry has… Continue reading Changes in organ transplant rules: A new lease of life
EC Needs A Smart Focus – Cooling-off periods are impractical in social media age
Source: The post is based on the article “EC Needs A Smart Focus – Cooling-off periods are impractical in social media age” published in The Times of India on 18th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Relevance: About cooling-off periods before polls. News: The Election Commission… Continue reading EC Needs A Smart Focus – Cooling-off periods are impractical in social media age
A Bigger Idea Of India – Why Indians already command economic heft of $5 trillion and how we can leverage this
Source: The post is based on the article “A Bigger Idea Of India – Why Indians already command economic heft of $5 trillion and how we can leverage this” published in The Times of India on 18th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Indian diaspora. Relevance: About the Indian diaspora’s wealth. News: Indian expatriates and persons of… Continue reading A Bigger Idea Of India – Why Indians already command economic heft of $5 trillion and how we can leverage this
Going off-course: On the rural jobs scheme and the Centre’s bid to change its funding
Source: The post is based on the article “Going off-course: On the rural jobs scheme and the Centre’s bid to change its funding” published in The Hindu on 18th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. Relevance: About the… Continue reading Going off-course: On the rural jobs scheme and the Centre’s bid to change its funding
