Source: The post is based on the article “Why Rajiv Gandhi hailed Mikhail Gorbachev as ‘crusader of peace’” published in the Indian Express on 1st September 2022. What is the News? Mikhail Gorbachev died recently at the age of 92. He came to the leadership of the Soviet Union during Rajiv Gandhi’s Prime Ministership of India. Russian… Continue reading Why Rajiv Gandhi hailed Mikhail Gorbachev as ‘crusader of peace’
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Indian express articles.
Supertech buildings’ demolition is a cinematic distraction from nexus between state and builders
Source: The post is based on an article “Supertech buildings’ demolition is a cinematic distraction from nexus between state and builders” published in The Indian Express on 31stAugust 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Industries and industrial policies Context: This article discusses about the nexus between state and private players in real estate and issues associated with urban areas. The recently-demolished Supertech… Continue reading Supertech buildings’ demolition is a cinematic distraction from nexus between state and builders
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: symptoms, treatment and prevention, explained
Source: The post is based on the article “Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: symptoms, treatment and prevention, explained” published in Indian Express on 31st August 2022. What is the News? There has been a spike in cases of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease(HFMD) in Mumbai. As per data provided by the state’s public health department,… Continue reading Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: symptoms, treatment and prevention, explained
Explained: What is the UN High Seas Treaty, why have countries failed to agree on it?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What is the UN High Seas Treaty, why have countries failed to agree on it?” published in Indian Express on 30th August 2022. What is the News? Negotiations, involving 168 countries including the European Union on a UN High Seas treaty for protecting oceans, failed. What… Continue reading Explained: What is the UN High Seas Treaty, why have countries failed to agree on it?
MGNREGA, NCRB, insurance data point to unabated strain at middle and lower ends of income distribution
Source: The post is based on the article “MGNREGA, NCRB, insurance data point to unabated strain at middle and lower ends of income distribution” published in Indian Express on 31st August 2022. What is the News? After contracting in 2020-21, the Indian economy is expected to recover sharply in 2021-22. This year, the Reserve Bank… Continue reading MGNREGA, NCRB, insurance data point to unabated strain at middle and lower ends of income distribution
Floods and foes
Source: The post is based on articles “Floods and foes” published in the “The Hindu” “Floods in Pakistan bear similarities to those in India. It’s time for a collaborative mechanism to deal with extreme weather events” published in the Indian Express on 31st August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Disaster Management; GS 2 International Relations Relevance:… Continue reading Floods and foes
The return of the Nuclear Weapons on the global platform
Source: The post is based on an article “The return of the Nuclear Weapons on the global platform” published in The Indian Express on 30th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – India’s Nuclear policy Relevance: Nuclear Energy and its implications on India. News: The article discusses the changing scenario of the global nuclear order and its implications on India. An international… Continue reading The return of the Nuclear Weapons on the global platform
Shambuka to Indra Meghwal, inequality hurts it all
Source: The post is based on an article “Shambuka to Indra Meghwal, inequality hurts it all” published in The Indian Express on 30th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Relevance: Inequality and concerns associated with it News: This article discusses about the issues associated with the caste system in India. What are the problems associated with Caste system? Even today, caste determines… Continue reading Shambuka to Indra Meghwal, inequality hurts it all
Zombie ice from Greenland will raise sea level 10 inches
Source: The post is based on the article “Zombie ice from Greenland will raise sea level 10 inches” published in Indian Express on 30th August 2022. What is the News? According to a study, zombie ice from the massive Greenland ice sheet will eventually raise the global sea level by at least 10 inches (27… Continue reading Zombie ice from Greenland will raise sea level 10 inches
Crime against women rose by 15.3% in 2021: NCRB
Source: The post is based on the article “Crime against women rose by 15.3% in 2021: NCRB” published in Indian Express on 30th August 2022. What is the News? National Crime Records Bureau(NCRB) has released a report titled “Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India” and “Crime in India(CII)” report 2021. What are the key highlights… Continue reading Crime against women rose by 15.3% in 2021: NCRB
