Who are the Meitei, Manipur’s valley-dwellers with an old and rich history?

Source: The post is based on the article “Who are the Meitei, Manipur’s valley-dwellers with an old and rich history?” published in Indian Express on 11th May 2023 What is the News? The All-Tribal Students’ Union of Manipur (ATSUM) has carried out a solidarity march in order to oppose the demand of the Meitei Community… Continue reading Who are the Meitei, Manipur’s valley-dwellers with an old and rich history?

In good faith: Why remission of sentences of Anand Mohan Singh and Bilkis Bano convicts is ethically wrong

Source: The post is based on the article “In good faith: Why remission of sentences of Anand Mohan Singh and Bilkis Bano convicts is ethically wrong” published in the Indian Express on 11th May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 4: Determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions. Relevance: About the ethical dimensions of remission. News: The recent remissions of… Continue reading In good faith: Why remission of sentences of Anand Mohan Singh and Bilkis Bano convicts is ethically wrong

What a total ban on diesel vehicles could mean in India

Source: The post is based on an article “What a total ban on diesel vehicles could mean in India” published in The Indian Express on 10th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: concerns over banning diesel-powered four-wheel vehicles News: The Energy Transition Advisory Committee formed by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has recommended… Continue reading What a total ban on diesel vehicles could mean in India

How strategic convergence between US, UAE, Saudi Arabia and India can help Delhi

Source– The post is based on the article “How strategic convergence between US, UAE, Saudi Arabia and India can help Delhi” published in “The Indian Express” on 10th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance– Changing dynamics in the middle east News- The recent meeting in Riyadh between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and… Continue reading How strategic convergence between US, UAE, Saudi Arabia and India can help Delhi

A question from Manipur: Who is an ST?

Source– The post is based on the article “A question from Manipur: Who is an ST?” published in “The Indian Express” on 10th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance– Identity politics News–  Rcenetly, there were voilent protest in Manipur over demand for affirmative action by the state’s Meitei community. What are issues regarding ST status… Continue reading A question from Manipur: Who is an ST?

Why question of ED chief’s tenure is back in Supreme Court

Source: The post is based on the article “Why question of ED chief’s tenure is back in Supreme Court” published in Indian Express on 9th May 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has said it might revisit its 2021 ruling that the tenure of a superannuated officer may be extended only in exceptional… Continue reading Why question of ED chief’s tenure is back in Supreme Court

Indian scientist-led team witnesses star engulfing Jupiter-sized planet

Source: The post is based on the article “Indian scientist-led team witnesses star engulfing Jupiter-sized planet” published in Indian Express on 10th May 2023 What is the News? Scientists have witnessed a bloated star in our own galaxy swallowing a planet. This star has been identified as “ZTF SLRN-2020”. What is ZTF SLRN-2020? ZTF SLRN-2020… Continue reading Indian scientist-led team witnesses star engulfing Jupiter-sized planet

India among top 5 countries where babies born too soon: study

Source: The post is based on the article “India among top 5 countries where babies born too soon: study” published in Indian Express on 10th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the report?3 What are the leading causes of pre-term births?4 What are the recommendations given by the… Continue reading India among top 5 countries where babies born too soon: study

Uttarakhand’s ancient Tungnath temple to be declared a national monument

Source: The post is based on the article “Uttarakhand’s ancient Tungnath temple to be declared a national monument” published in Indian Express on 9th May 2023 What is the News? The central government has issued a notification declaring the ancient temple of Tungnath as a monument of national importance. What is Tungnath Temple? Located in:… Continue reading Uttarakhand’s ancient Tungnath temple to be declared a national monument

Delhi to launch ‘haunted walk’ tomorrow; first trip to Malcha Mahal

Source: The post is based on the article “Delhi to launch ‘haunted walk’ tomorrow; first trip to Malcha Mahal” published in Indian Express on 8th May 2023 What is the News? The Delhi Tourism Department is all set to launch its much-awaited ‘haunted walks’ and the first destination is the Malcha Mahal. What is Malcha… Continue reading Delhi to launch ‘haunted walk’ tomorrow; first trip to Malcha Mahal

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