Source– The post is based on the article “Section 153A: its use and misuse” published in The Indian Express on 25th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance: Issues related to freedom of speech and expression News- Recently, AICC spokesperson Pawan Khera was arrested by Assam Police for alleged hate speech by him. What are some… Continue reading Section 153A: its use and misuse
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Indian express articles.
Why Venice’s famous canals are now drying
Source: The post is based on the article “Why Venice’s famous canals are now drying” published in Indian Express on 25th February 2023 What is the News? A high-pressure system is stuck over Venice, creating low tides.This has led to low water levels and dry canals.However, experts suggest the root cause behind the issue is… Continue reading Why Venice’s famous canals are now drying
How vikasvaad has lost out to centralisation of government
Source: The post is based on the article “How vikasvaad has lost out to centralisation of government” published in The Indian Express on 24th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: issues with bureaucracy and elite institutions News: India has taken up the G20 presidency and there have been talks about changing India. However, even among… Continue reading How vikasvaad has lost out to centralisation of government
Giving data its due – On National Data and Analytics Platform
Source– The post is based on the article “Giving data its due” published in The Indian Express on 23rd February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- E-governance Relevance: Use of data for governance News- National Data and Analytics Platform will enable policy-makers and researchers to exploit the potential of government data What are some facts about the National… Continue reading Giving data its due – On National Data and Analytics Platform
The difficulty with renewables
Source– The post is based on the article “The difficulty with renewables” published in The Indian Express on 23rd February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Energy Relevance: Renewable energy and related issues News- The target of having 500 GW of non-fossil generating capacity by 2030 may look impressive. But, it may prove to be elusive unless we… Continue reading The difficulty with renewables
India must update its security strategy and shed obsession with Pakistan
Source– The post is based on the article “India must update its security strategy and shed obsession with Pakistan” published in The Indian Express on 23rd February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance: National security framework of India News- The article explains the need for national security strategy for the 21st century. What are issues with… Continue reading India must update its security strategy and shed obsession with Pakistan
ICAR develops wheat that can beat the heat
Source: The post is based on the article “ICAR develops wheat that can beat the heat” published in Indian Express on 23rd February 2023 What is the News? ICAR’s Indian Agricultural Research Institute(IARI) has developed three varieties of wheat. What are the three varieties of wheat developed by IARI? HDCSW-18: It was officially notified in… Continue reading ICAR develops wheat that can beat the heat
Cabinet approves Air Services Agreement between India and Guyana
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves Air Services Agreement between India and Guyana” published in Indian Express on 23rd February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is an Air Services Agreement(ASA)?3 How do ASAs work?4 Why has India signed an Air Services Agreement with Guyana? What is the News? The… Continue reading Cabinet approves Air Services Agreement between India and Guyana
India, UAE explore virtual trade corridor to fast-track shipments
Source: The post is based on the article “India, UAE explore virtual trade corridor to fast-track shipments” published in Indian Express on 23rd February 2023 What is the News? India and the UAE are exploring creating a virtual trade corridor to facilitate quicker clearance of shipments. Note: In 2022, UAE has signed an agreement with… Continue reading India, UAE explore virtual trade corridor to fast-track shipments
Seattle bans caste discrimination: What does the law entail? What is the debate around it?
Source: The post is based on the article “Seattle bans caste discrimination: What does the law entail? What is the debate around it?” published in Indian Express on 23rd February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the legislation passed by the Seattle local council?3 What is the significance of this move?4 Why has… Continue reading Seattle bans caste discrimination: What does the law entail? What is the debate around it?
