Pathways for digital inclusion

Source– The post is based on the article “Pathways for digital inclusion” published in The Indian Express on 31st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – e-governance. GS 3 – Inclusive growth Relevance: Issues related to flooding in cities News- The article explains the Indian DPI and issues related to it. What are some facts about… Continue reading Pathways for digital inclusion

A supermassive black hole is firing high-energy particle jet towards Earth

Source: The post is based on the article “A supermassive black hole is firing high-energy particle jet towards Earth”  published in Indian Express on 26th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Markarian 421?3 What is the IXPE Mission?4 What is a Supermassive Black Hole? What is the News? NASA’s IXPE Mission has… Continue reading A supermassive black hole is firing high-energy particle jet towards Earth

The ‘free movement regime’ along the India-Myanmar border, and why it has complicated the volatile situation in Manipur

Source: The post is based on the article “The ‘free movement regime’ along the India-Myanmar border, and why it has complicated the volatile situation in Manipur”  published in Indian Express on 29th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Free Movement Regime (FMR) on the IMB?3 Why was the Free Movement Regime(FMR)… Continue reading The ‘free movement regime’ along the India-Myanmar border, and why it has complicated the volatile situation in Manipur

Express View on Centre’s grain policy: Rice and fall

Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on Centre’s grain policy: Rice and fall” published in “The Indian express” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Issues of buffer stocks and food security; News: The Indian government is concerned about potential grain shortages due to possible El Niño effects on crops. It is… Continue reading Express View on Centre’s grain policy: Rice and fall

Manipur internet shutdowns: Forgetting the lessons from Kashmir

Source: The post is based on the article “Manipur internet shutdowns: Forgetting the lessons from Kashmir” published in “The Indian express” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- fundamental rights & Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, News: In this article author discusses how the Manipur government’s internet shutdown harms citizens by limiting their fundamental… Continue reading Manipur internet shutdowns: Forgetting the lessons from Kashmir

A new national foundation and the ease of doing research

Source: The post is based on the article “A new national foundation and the ease of doing research” published in “The Indian express” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. News: Recently, the Union Cabinet approved a bill that paves the way for the… Continue reading A new national foundation and the ease of doing research

Supreme Court to appoint DERC chairperson: What is the Delhi govt, L-G tussle over the post

Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court to appoint DERC chairperson: What is the Delhi govt, L-G tussle over the post”  published in Indian Express on 28th July 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that it will appoint a chairperson for the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) on… Continue reading Supreme Court to appoint DERC chairperson: What is the Delhi govt, L-G tussle over the post

Express View on ‘award wapsi’: Writer’s choice

Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on ‘award wapsi’: Writer’s choice” published in “The Indian express” on 28th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. News: A parliamentary panel, constituted after the 2015 award return controversy, wants Sahitya Akademi awardees to… Continue reading Express View on ‘award wapsi’: Writer’s choice

Ayushman Bharat expose: How to nudge India’s public health infrastructure

Source: The post is based on the article “Ayushman Bharat expose: How to nudge India’s public health infrastructure” published in “The Indian express” on 28th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. News: The author discusses challenges in the… Continue reading Ayushman Bharat expose: How to nudge India’s public health infrastructure

Why trade unions in Kerala are opposing Centre’s power sector revamp scheme

Source: The post is based on the article “Why trade unions in Kerala are opposing Centre’s power sector revamp scheme”  published in Indian Express on 27th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme(RDSS)?3 Why are organizations in Kerala opposing the RDSS project?4 What is the alternative suggested by the… Continue reading Why trade unions in Kerala are opposing Centre’s power sector revamp scheme

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