Source: The post is based on the article “Rainbow of Hope” published in The Hindu on 26th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2, Laws and mechanisms for the vulnerable sections Context: The T.N. government, on the orders of the Madras High Court, has come out with a glossary of terms to address people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual or of… Continue reading Rainbow of Hope
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The simple truth
Source: The post is based on the article “The simple truth” published in The Times of India on 26th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Functioning of judiciary and governance in India Context: The Supreme Court’s recently set aside the judgment of the Himachal Pradesh high court. The reason behind SC’s decision was that the judgment was incomprehensible. Historical context behind… Continue reading The simple truth
Pharma needs a dose of regulation
Source: The post is based on an article “Pharma needs a dose of regulation” published in The Business Standard on 26th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government policies for various sectors Relevance: Regulating Pharma Companies News: Pharmaceutical marketing requires regulations. Bengaluru-based Micro Labs has been accused of tax evasion and paying doctors Rs 1,000 crore as bribe to prescribe Dolo-650 for… Continue reading Pharma needs a dose of regulation
Debate on revdi culture highlights bitterness between Centre and states
Source: The post is based on the article “Debate on revdi culture highlights bitterness between Centre and states” published in the Indian Express on 26th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure. Relevance: About the increasing centralisation in fiscal space. News: Recently, the Prime Minister has called for an end… Continue reading Debate on revdi culture highlights bitterness between Centre and states
To hoist the flag or not to — the choice is clear
Source: The post is based on the article “To hoist the flag or not to -the choice is clear” published in the Indian Express on 25th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Important Provisions of the Constitution of India Relevance: Fundamental Rights v/s Fundamental Duties News: Recently, the Prime Minister gave a slogan “har ghar tiranga”,… Continue reading To hoist the flag or not to — the choice is clear
Keep it simple: On Aadhaar-voter ID linking
Source: The post is based on an article “Keep it simple: On Aadhaar-voter ID linking” published in The Hindu on 25th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2, Government policies for various sectors News: Any mandatory linking of the Aadhaar to the voter ID is problematic. The success of Indian democracy has been the regular conduct of elections and the relatively high participation… Continue reading Keep it simple: On Aadhaar-voter ID linking
Heading the G20 and New Delhi’s choices
Source: The post is based on the article “Heading the G20 and New Delhi’s choices” published in The Hindu on 25th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2: Important International Institutions. Relevance: About India as a G20 president and hosting G20 Summit. News: From December, India will assume for the first time the Group of 20 (G20) year-long presidency… Continue reading Heading the G20 and New Delhi’s choices
Reinvigorating the Chabahar port
Source: The post is based on the article “Reinvigorating the Chabahar port” published in The Hindu on 24th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – International relations. Relevance: Chabahar port and concerns associated with it News: The Union government has increased its developing Iran’s Chabahar port to connect to Afghanistan and Central Asia for trade. The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping &… Continue reading Reinvigorating the Chabahar port
Right About Rights
Source: The post is based on an article “Right about rights” published in The Times of India on 24th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Important Provisions of the Constitution of India News: The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down some controversial dimensions of the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016, and the parent legislation enacted… Continue reading Right About Rights
Dolo, Docs & Pharma
Source: The post is based on an article “Dolo, Docs & Pharma” published in The Times of India on 24th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and issues arising out of their Design and Implementation; Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health,… Continue reading Dolo, Docs & Pharma
