Source: The post is based on the following articles “PM unveils new naval ensign, here’s why it is significant” published in Indian Express on 1st September 2022. “Navy’s ensign pays tribute to Shivaji” published in The Hindu on 3rd September 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister unveiled the new Ensign (flag) of the Indian Navy in Kochi… Continue reading PM unveils new naval ensign, here’s why it is significant
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Indian express articles.
Supertech demolition and the Noida problem
Source: The post is based on the article “Supertech demolition and the Noida problem” published in the Indian Express on 2nd September 2022. Syllabus: GS 1 – Urbanization – problems and their remedies. Relevance: About the fall of Noida as a satellite town and the rise of the Noida problem. News: The Supreme Court ordered the… Continue reading Supertech demolition and the Noida problem
Explained: Why has the US grounded its Chinook helicopters, and what it means for India
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Why has the US grounded its Chinook helicopters, and what it means for India” published in Indian Express on 1st September 2022. What is the News? The US Army has grounded its fleet of CH-47 Chinook helicopters after finding the helicopter to be at risk of… Continue reading Explained: Why has the US grounded its Chinook helicopters, and what it means for India
Explained: What are anti-radiation pills, how will they help in case of a nuclear emergency in Ukraine?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What are anti-radiation pills, how will they help in case of a nuclear emergency in Ukraine?” published in Indian Express on 1st September 2022. What is the News? With fears of a nuclear disaster at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia power plant growing, the European Union has decided to… Continue reading Explained: What are anti-radiation pills, how will they help in case of a nuclear emergency in Ukraine?
PAREKH: Govt proposes a new regulator for ‘uniformity’ in all board exams
Source: The post is based on the article “PAREKH: Govt proposes a new regulator for ‘uniformity’ in all board exams” published in Indian Express on 1st September 2022. What is the News? The Union government is planning to set up a national regulator PAREKH for achieving a benchmark framework to assess students at the secondary… Continue reading PAREKH: Govt proposes a new regulator for ‘uniformity’ in all board exams
Explained: Bhang, ganja, and criminality in the NDPS Act
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Bhang, ganja, and criminality in the NDPS Act” published in Indian Express on 1st September 2022. What is the News? The Karnataka High Court has recently granted bail to a man arrested for possessing 29 kg of bhang and 400 g of ganja. While granting bail,… Continue reading Explained: Bhang, ganja, and criminality in the NDPS Act
CAG report on abysmal state of heritage conservation
Source: The post is based on the article “CAG report on abysmal state of heritage conservation” published in the Indian Express on 1st September 2022. Syllabus: GS 1 – Salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Relevance: About challenges in heritage conservation. News: Recently, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) declared… Continue reading CAG report on abysmal state of heritage conservation
Electricity Amendment Bill 2022: A mixed bag
Source: The post is based on the article “Electricity Amendment Bill 2022: A mixed bag” published in the Indian Express on 1st September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Relevance: About Electricity Amendment Bill 2022 News: Recently, the government introduced… Continue reading Electricity Amendment Bill 2022: A mixed bag
Why Rajiv Gandhi hailed Mikhail Gorbachev as ‘crusader of peace’
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’
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
