Myanmar’s failed military regime is unsettling the whole region

Source– The post is based on the article “Myanmar’s failed military regime is unsettling the whole region” published in The Indian Express on 12th January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- India and its neighbourhood Relevance– India and Myanmar relations News– The article explains the internal fighting in Myanmar and its destabilising potential for its neighbouring countries. What… Continue reading Myanmar’s failed military regime is unsettling the whole region

More pilgrims than infra, waste disposal lacking: NGT panel on key pilgrimage sites in Uttarakhand’s Char Dham trail

Source: The post is based on the article “More pilgrims than infra, waste disposal lacking: NGT panel on key pilgrimage sites in Uttarakhand’s Char Dham trail” published in the Indian Express on 14th January 2023. What is the News? A Joint Committee, formed by the National Green Tribunal to investigate the “ecological damage in Uttarakhand’s sensitive areas”… Continue reading More pilgrims than infra, waste disposal lacking: NGT panel on key pilgrimage sites in Uttarakhand’s Char Dham trail

Delhi LG has got it wrong, India doesn’t need new prisons — it needs prison reform

Source– The post is based on the article “Delhi LG has got it wrong, India doesn’t need new prisons — it needs prison reform” published in The Indian Express on 13th January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Functioning of judiciary Relevance– Criminal justice system News– The article explains the issues related to prison inmates in India What… Continue reading Delhi LG has got it wrong, India doesn’t need new prisons — it needs prison reform

V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar sparks debate with remarks on Basic Structure of Constitution; what is it?

Source: The post is based on the following articles “V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar sparks debate with remarks on Basic Structure of Constitution; what is it?” published in the Indian Express on 13th January 2023. “Jagdeep Dhankhar’s criticism of the basic structure doctrine should ring alarm bells” published in the Indian Express on 13th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 2… Continue reading V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar sparks debate with remarks on Basic Structure of Constitution; what is it?

How the VSHORAD missile system will boost the Indian Army’s mountain warfare prowess

Source: The post is based on the article “How the VSHORAD missile system will boost the Indian Army’s mountain warfare prowess” published in the Indian Express on 12th January 2023. What is the News? The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to procure the Very Short Range Air Defence System or VSHORAD… Continue reading How the VSHORAD missile system will boost the Indian Army’s mountain warfare prowess

Atmospheric rivers: California’s record-breaking storm: What is the ‘Pineapple Express’ phenomenon underlying it

Source: The post is based on the article “California’s record-breaking storm: What is the ‘Pineapple Express’ phenomenon underlying it” published in the Indian Express on 12th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are atmospheric rivers?3 How do atmospheric rivers aid rainfall or storms?4 What are atmospheric river families, and what are their impacts?5 What… Continue reading Atmospheric rivers: California’s record-breaking storm: What is the ‘Pineapple Express’ phenomenon underlying it

Does the governor have the right to delete portions of his address to the legislative assembly?

Source: The post is based on an article “Does the governor have the right to delete portions of his address to the legislative assembly?” published in The Indian Express on 12th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: issue associated with the Governor News: The Tami Nadu Governor has sparked controversies after speaking outside the customary government-prepared… Continue reading Does the governor have the right to delete portions of his address to the legislative assembly?

Mystery of vanishing monuments: Why we need to think about the way we preserve heritage

Source– The post is based on the article “Mystery of vanishing monuments: Why we need to think about the way we preserve heritage” published in The Indian Express on 12th January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Architecture from ancient to modern India Relevance– Preservation and management of heritage News– The article explains the preservation and management of… Continue reading Mystery of vanishing monuments: Why we need to think about the way we preserve heritage

Corbusier’s vision for Chandigarh: The genius & the flaws

Source: The post is based on the article “Corbusier’s vision for Chandigarh: The genius & the flaws” published in Indian Express on 12th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Who was Le Corbusier?3 What are the key features of Le Corbusier Chandigarh Plan?4 Why has Le Corbusier’s plan for Chandigarh been criticized? What is… Continue reading Corbusier’s vision for Chandigarh: The genius & the flaws

Ozone hole, filling up now: What this means for climate action

Source: The post is based on an article “Ozone hole, filling up now: What this means for climate action” published in The Indian Express on 11th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Climate Change Relevance: recovery of ozone News: An UN-based report suggests that the ozone hole of the world is expected to be completely repaired by 2066.… Continue reading Ozone hole, filling up now: What this means for climate action

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