Explained: Chronic fatigue syndrome

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Chronic fatigue syndrome” published in Indian Express on 13th August 2022. What is the News? A woman from Bengaluru has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court to stop her friend who has been suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome since 2014 from travelling to Europe… Continue reading Explained: Chronic fatigue syndrome

India’s big problem of low-quality employment

Source: The post is based on the article “India’s big problem of low-quality employment” published in the Indian Express on 13th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Relevance: Job Creation in India; Inclusive growth. News: Recently, a V.V. Giri National Labour Institute’s report titled… Continue reading India’s big problem of low-quality employment

Why family needs to be at the heart of India’s health system

Source: The post is based on the article “Why family needs to be at the heart of India’s health system” published in the Indian Express on 13th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Relevance: Health Reforms; Kerala Model. News: Since Independence,… Continue reading Why family needs to be at the heart of India’s health system

India@75: As we celebrate the nation, we must also reflect on the mixed nature of our democracy

Source: The post is based on the article “India@75: As we celebrate the nation, we must also reflect on the mixed nature of our democracy” published in the Indian Express on 13th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure. Relevance: Functioning of Indian Democracy News: India is going… Continue reading India@75: As we celebrate the nation, we must also reflect on the mixed nature of our democracy

Explained: What RBI’s surveys tell about India’s economy

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What RBI’s surveys tell about India’s economy” published in Indian Express on 10th August 2022. What is the News? RBI has released its latest Monetary Policy Review and Seven Surveys ranging from consumer confidence to GDP growth expectations. These surveys help in ascertaining how the economy… Continue reading Explained: What RBI’s surveys tell about India’s economy

Explained: What is the controversial ‘Butterfly Mine’ Russia has allegedly used in Ukraine?

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What is the controversial ‘Butterfly Mine’ Russia has allegedly used in Ukraine?” published in Indian Express on 12th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Butterfly Mines?3 Why are these mines controversial?4 Are these kinds of mines allowed in International Law? What is the… Continue reading Explained: What is the controversial ‘Butterfly Mine’ Russia has allegedly used in Ukraine?

Gold ETFs log Rs 457 crore outflow in July

Source: The post is based on the article “Gold ETFs log Rs 457 crore outflow in July” published in Indian Express on 12th August 2022. What is the News? Gold Exchange Traded Funds(ETFs) witnessed a net outflow of Rs 457 crore in July as investors parked their money in other asset classes as part of… Continue reading Gold ETFs log Rs 457 crore outflow in July

The Portuguese Civil Code of 1867 is a colonial burden on Goa

Source: The post is based on an article “The Portuguese Civil Code of 1867 is a colonial burden on Goa” published in the Indian Express on 12th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Important Provisions of the Constitution of India Relevance: Uniform Civil Code News: Recently, a 28-member parliamentary standing committee visited Goa to study it… Continue reading The Portuguese Civil Code of 1867 is a colonial burden on Goa

The slow execution of the police as an institution continues. Who will save it?

Source: The post is based on the article “The slow execution of the police as an institution continues. Who will save it?” published in the Indian Express on 12th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate. Relevance: About police-politician nexus. News: The political “masters” tries to create a nexus between them… Continue reading The slow execution of the police as an institution continues. Who will save it?

Explained: What is Langya, a new zoonotic virus that has infected 35 people in China?

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What is Langya, a new zoonotic virus that has infected 35 people in China?” published in Indian Express on 11th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Langya Virus?3 Where was Langya Virus discovered?4 Where has Langya virus come from? What is the News?… Continue reading Explained: What is Langya, a new zoonotic virus that has infected 35 people in China?

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