Source: The post is based on an article “The new ‘normal’ of political splits and shifts” published in the “The Hindu” on 12th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Parliament and State Legislatures—Structure, Functioning, Conduct of Business, Powers & Privileges and Issues Arising out of these. Relevance: Anti-Defection Law in India News: Recently, the States of… Continue reading The new ‘normal’ of political splits and shifts
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C Raja Mohan writes: India’s new West Asia approach is a welcome break with past diffidence
Source: The post is based on an article “India’s new West Asia approach is a welcome break with past diffidence” published in the Indian Express on 12th July 2022. Syllabus: GS2 – International Relations; Regional Grouping Relevance: I2U2 Forum; Middle East Region News: The first summit of a new forum known as I2U2 is expected… Continue reading C Raja Mohan writes: India’s new West Asia approach is a welcome break with past diffidence
Suman Bery writes: NITI Aayog’s role in ensuring collaboration between states and centre
Source: This post is based on the article “Suman Bery writes: NITI Aayog’s role in ensuring collaboration between states and centre” published in The Indian Express on 12th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS2 – Polity – Relations between Centre and States Relevance: NITI Aayog and improving Centre-State relations Context: The Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog lists out… Continue reading Suman Bery writes: NITI Aayog’s role in ensuring collaboration between states and centre
What ails the current approach to Ayurveda
Source: The post is based on the article “What ails the current approach to Ayurveda” published in The Hindu on 11th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: Issues associated with Ayurveda. News: Ayurveda has been in practice for close to three millennia. Even today, India’s… Continue reading What ails the current approach to Ayurveda
The clock is ticking on the issue of energy poverty
Source: The post is based on an article “The clock is ticking on the issue of energy poverty” published in the Indian Express on 9th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 International Organization; GS 3 Indian Economy issues and Challenges to growth, development, etc. Relevance: Global Energy Governance; Energy Poverty, etc. News: In the recently concluded… Continue reading The clock is ticking on the issue of energy poverty
Which is the ‘real’ Shiv Sena? Answer lies with the Constitution and Supreme Court
Source: This post is created based on the article “Which is the ‘real’ Shiv Sena? Answer lies with the Constitution and Supreme Court” published in Indian Express on 9th July, 2022. Syllabus: GS Paper 2- Indian Polity – Electoral Issues News: Recently, a tussle in Maharashtra within the Shiv Sena for the control of the… Continue reading Which is the ‘real’ Shiv Sena? Answer lies with the Constitution and Supreme Court
Mental health issues of LGBTQIA++ community: A community and a health issue of concern
Source: The post is based on the article “A community and a health issue of concern” published in “The Hindu” on 8th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: To understand the mental health issues of LGBTQIA++ community. News: Recently Pride month (June) has been celebrated… Continue reading Mental health issues of LGBTQIA++ community: A community and a health issue of concern
Unleashing the ropeways
Source: This post is based on the article “Unleashing the ropeways” published in Business Standard on 6th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS2 – Govt policies and interventions Relevance: Govt’s vision of Ropeways as transportation solutions News: Union Finance minister made a pointed reference in her Budget speech about ropeways, not merely as tourist attractions, but also… Continue reading Unleashing the ropeways
Weaponization of IPC to set police on journalists cuts across parties — and clamps down on press freedom
Source: The post is based on an article “Weaponization of IPC to set police on journalists cuts across parties – and clamps down on press freedom” published in the Indian Express on 7th July 2022. Syllabus: GS2 – Important provisions of the constitution of India Relevance: Fundamental Rights News: Recently, Mohammed Zubair, co-founder of Alt… Continue reading Weaponization of IPC to set police on journalists cuts across parties — and clamps down on press freedom
Hate crime, punishment
Source: The post is based on an article “Hate crime, punishment” published in the “The Hindu” on 7th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Important Provisions of the Constitution of India Relevance: Fundamental Right to freedom of speech and expression vs Hate Speech News: In recent, Umesh Kolhe, a chemist working in Amravati, Maharashtra, and Kanhaiya… Continue reading Hate crime, punishment
