Source: The post is based on the article “Fact-Checking The HDI Tally” published in The Times of India on 18th October 2022. 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 concerns associated with the Human Development Index, 2022. News: The… Continue reading Fact-Checking The HDI Tally
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Regulation of wellness vs wealth offers a contrasting picture
Source: The post is based on the article “Regulation of wellness vs wealth offers a contrasting picture” published in the Business Standard on 18th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: About the state regulation in the health sector. News: Regulation is a form of state intervention to… Continue reading Regulation of wellness vs wealth offers a contrasting picture
Why does the SC collegium hold primacy over transfers?
Source– The post is based on the article “Why does the SC collegium hold primacy over transfers?” published in The Hindu on 17th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Judiciary Relevance– Judicial appointment News- The article explains the recent cases of the government unilaterally delaying or segregating names recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium. What are cases… Continue reading Why does the SC collegium hold primacy over transfers?
Making a case for the Old Pension Scheme
Source: The post is based on an article “Making a case for the Old Pension Scheme” published in The Hindu on 17th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: benefits of old pension scheme News: The governments of Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, Punjab has announced to revert back to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) form the New Pension Scheme (NPS).… Continue reading Making a case for the Old Pension Scheme
Reducing the legal burden
Source: The post is based on an article “Reducing the legal burden” published in Business Standard on 17th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance News: The government is planning to come up with a bill that will be aimed at increasing the ease of doing business in India. The bill is being drafted by the Ministry of Commerce… Continue reading Reducing the legal burden
Internet age needs better international policing
Source– The post is based on the article “Internet age needs better international policing” published in The Times of India on 17th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Vulnerable sections. GS1- Social empowerment Relevance– Sexual exploitation of children News- This article explains the issue of online child sex abuse. It also explains the steps taken by India… Continue reading Internet age needs better international policing
Food day as a reminder to ‘leave no one behind’
Source– The post is based on the article “Food day as a reminder to leave no one behind” published in The Hindu on 17th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to hunger. GS3- Agriculture Relevance– Food security challenges News- The article explains the scenario of food security in India. It also explains the way forward… Continue reading Food day as a reminder to ‘leave no one behind’
In putting GN Saibaba back in jail, after Bombay High Court acquittal, Supreme Court gives rise to questions
Source: The post is based on the article “Colin Gonsalves writes: In putting GN Saibaba back in jail, after Bombay High Court acquittal, Supreme Court gives rise to questions” published in the Indian Express on 17th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Relevance: About the sanctions under… Continue reading In putting GN Saibaba back in jail, after Bombay High Court acquittal, Supreme Court gives rise to questions
An attempt at tilting the balance of power: How the government is trying to control Big Tech
How rationale are the justifications given Source: The post is based on an article “An attempt at tilting the balance of power: How the government is trying to control Big Tech” published in The Indian Express on 15th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: issues with the government policies in the digital sector Context: There has been attempts… Continue reading An attempt at tilting the balance of power: How the government is trying to control Big Tech
Judges are hardly snoozing on vacations
Source– The post is based on the article “Judges are hardly snoozing on vacations” published in The Times of India on 15th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Structure and functioning of judiciary Relevance– Issues related to judicial functioning News- The article contains arguments against the general belief that the judiciary in India enjoys a large number… Continue reading Judges are hardly snoozing on vacations
