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. What is the News? The UK Ministry of Defence in its intelligence assessment of the ongoing war in Ukraine has sounded an alarm on the possible… 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. What is the News? A new zoonotic virus named Langya Henipavirus or the LayV has been discovered in China with 35 infections identified so… Continue reading Explained: What is Langya, a new zoonotic virus that has infected 35 people in China?

State-level OBC groups must be included in central list

Source: The post is based on an article “State-level OBC groups must be included in the central list” published in the Indian Express on 11th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Important Provisions of the Constitution of India News: The Justice Rohini Commission has been given the 10th extension in five years. The commission was constituted… Continue reading State-level OBC groups must be included in central list

Dinosaur footprints in China: the discovery and its importance

Source: The post is based on the article “Dinosaur footprints in China: the discovery and its importance” published in Indian Express on 9th August 2022. What is the News? Scientists have discovered over 4,300 dinosaur footprints in Hebei province of Zhangjiakou in northern China. About Dinosaur Footprints in China  This is the largest number of… Continue reading Dinosaur footprints in China: the discovery and its importance

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