Tag: gs paper 2

Significance of bail: A shot in the arm for rule of law

Source: This post is based on the article “A shot in the arm for rule of law” published in The Hindu on 25th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Relevance: About the criminal-justice reforms in India. News: In Satender Kumar Antil v.… Continue reading Significance of bail: A shot in the arm for rule of law

Judging Our Judges

Source: The post is based on an article “Judging our judges” published in The Times of India on 23rd July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Functioning of the Indian Judiciary Relevance: Judicial Transparency and Accountability News: Recently, AK Ganguly, a former judge of the Supreme Court, commented that India is a “mature” democracy. However, JB Pardiwala,… Continue reading Judging Our Judges

Why the Rajya Sabha matters

Source: This post is based on the article “Why the Rajya Sabha matters” published in the Indian Express on 23rd July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Relevance: To understand the functions of Rajya Sabha. News: Given the political scenario in… Continue reading Why the Rajya Sabha matters

PM’s ‘revdi’ remark: We need to disentangle good subsidies from bad

Source: This post is based on the article “PM’s ‘revdi’ remark: We need to disentangle good subsidies from bad” published in the Indian Express on 22nd July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. Relevance: India’s subsidy burden. News: Recently,… Continue reading PM’s ‘revdi’ remark: We need to disentangle good subsidies from bad

‘Advantage New Delhi’ in Sri Lanka’s India lifeline

Source: This post is based on the article “‘Advantage New Delhi’ in Sri Lanka’s India lifeline” published in The Hindu on 22nd July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – India and its neighbourhood- relations. Relevance: India-Sri Lanka relations. News: The situation in Sri Lanka gives India an opportunity to take the lead in the foreign aid game in its neighbourhood. Contents1… Continue reading ‘Advantage New Delhi’ in Sri Lanka’s India lifeline

A friendlier tax regime can hold back an exodus

Source: The post is based on an article “A friendlier tax regime can hold back an exodus” published in the Live Mint on 20th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 International Relations; Indian Diaspora Relevance: Indian Citizenship News: This week, the government has placed the latest data in Parliament, which shows a rising number of people… Continue reading A friendlier tax regime can hold back an exodus

Saving mothers – Data on MMR should lead to restructuring health-care systems for women

Source: This post is based on the article “Saving mothers – Data on MMR should lead to restructuring health-care systems for women” published in The Hindu on 21st July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: Maternal Mortality Ratio. News: A recent study published in the… Continue reading Saving mothers – Data on MMR should lead to restructuring health-care systems for women

Revamp India’s school health services

Source: This post is created based on the article “Revamp India’s school health services” published in The Hindu on 21st July 2022. Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Issues related to education Context: After the return of normalization post-pandemic, on the education front, there has been some discourse on ‘learning recovery’. However, the health needs of… Continue reading Revamp India’s school health services

India-Vietnam ties, from strong to stronger

Source: This post is created based on the article “India-Vietnam ties, from strong to stronger” published in The Hindu on 21st July 2022. Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – International Relations Context: The article analyses various dimensions of India-Vietnam relations. India’s external trade (over 90% by volume and 70% by value) is by sea, thus oceans… Continue reading India-Vietnam ties, from strong to stronger

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