Debate on revdi culture highlights bitterness between Centre and states

Source: The post is based on the article “Debate on revdi culture highlights bitterness between Centre and states” published in the Indian Express on 26th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure. Relevance: About the increasing centralisation in fiscal space. News: Recently, the Prime Minister has called for an end… Continue reading Debate on revdi culture highlights bitterness between Centre and states

To hoist the flag or not to — the choice is clear

Source: The post is based on the article “To hoist the flag or not to -the choice is clear” published in the Indian Express on 25th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Important Provisions of the Constitution of India Relevance: Fundamental Rights v/s Fundamental Duties News:  Recently, the Prime Minister gave a slogan “har ghar tiranga”,… Continue reading To hoist the flag or not to — the choice is clear

How a 16-foot yacht points to nation’s vulnerability to a terror attack

Source: The post is based on the article “How a 16-foot yacht points to nation’s vulnerability to a terror attack” published in the Indian Express on 25th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas Relevance: Maritime Security News: Last week, an unmanned yacht (Lady Han), carrying a cache of arms and AK-47 rifles, live… Continue reading How a 16-foot yacht points to nation’s vulnerability to a terror attack

ANPR cameras: Explained: What is the Govt’s new model for toll collection on highways?

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What is the Govt’s new model for toll collection on highways?” published in Indian Express on 24th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 How do Automatic Number Plate Reader(ANPR) cameras work?3 Can all number plates be read by these ANPR cameras?4 What is the current… Continue reading ANPR cameras: Explained: What is the Govt’s new model for toll collection on highways?

Number of women scientists up; CSIR head aims at further push

Source: The post is based on the article “Number of women scientists up; CSIR head aims at further push” published in Indian Express on 23rd August 2022. What is the News? The recent appointment of Dr N Kalaiselvi as the first woman director general of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR) underlined a significant… Continue reading Number of women scientists up; CSIR head aims at further push

India at 75 looking at 100: Equitable access should be the goal

Source: The post is based on the article “India at 75 looking at 100: Equitable access should be the goal” published in the Indian Express on 24th August 2022. Syllabus: GS-2, Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. News: At present, India is celebrating the 75th Year… Continue reading India at 75 looking at 100: Equitable access should be the goal

More women are making a career in science. A lot more needs to be done to ease their journeys

Source: The post is based on the article “More women are making a career in science. A lot more needs to be done to ease their journeys” published in The Indian Express on 23rd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Social Justice – Women and related issues Relevance: Women making careers in science. News: The social sciences and humanities register a… Continue reading More women are making a career in science. A lot more needs to be done to ease their journeys

How should public sector banks be privatised?

Source: The post is based on the article “How should public sector banks be privatized?” published in The Indian Express on 22nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy News: In the Union Budget 2021-22, the government announced its decision to privatize two public sector banks. What were the reasons behind Privatization? India’s public sector banks have struggled with high… Continue reading How should public sector banks be privatised?

Explained: Who was Pandurang Khankhoje, Ghadarite revolutionary and a hero of Mexico?

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Who was Pandurang Khankhoje, Ghadarite revolutionary and a hero of Mexico?” published in Indian Express on 23rd August 2022. What is the News? Lok Sabha Speaker will be travelling to Mexico where he will unveil statues of Swami Vivekananda and Maharashtra-born freedom fighter and agriculturalist Pandurang… Continue reading Explained: Who was Pandurang Khankhoje, Ghadarite revolutionary and a hero of Mexico?

New Delhi’s balancing act: We must find our own way to manage the current turbulence in the triangular relationship between Washington, Moscow, and Beijing

Source: The post is based on the article “New Delhi’s balancing act: We must find our own way to manage the current turbulence in the triangular relationship between Washington, Moscow, and Beijing” published in the Indian Express on 23rd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Relevance:… Continue reading New Delhi’s balancing act: We must find our own way to manage the current turbulence in the triangular relationship between Washington, Moscow, and Beijing

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