Source- This post on the Oropouche fever has been created based on the article “Death in Brazil: What is Oropouche fever?” published in “Indian Express” on 31 July 2024. Why in the news? On July 25, 2024, Brazil’s health ministry reported the first deaths from Oropouche fever in the state of Bahia, with two people… Continue reading Oropouche fever
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Kerala Floods
Source- This post on the Kerala Floods has been created based on the article “Kerala landslide: a look at the extreme weather events in India recently” published in “Indian Express” on 31 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, multiple landslides occurred in Wayanad district, Kerala. Causes and Contributing Factors of landslide i) Heavy Rainfall:… Continue reading Kerala Floods
India’s final budget compared to the Interim Budget
Source: The post India’s final budget compared to the Interim Budget has been created, based on the article “Budget 2024: A clear goal, with hazy roadmap” published in “Indian Express” on 30th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Economy-Government Budgeting. Context: The article discusses the differences between India’s Interim and Final Budgets, focusing… Continue reading India’s final budget compared to the Interim Budget
Flooding issues in Indian cities
Source: The post flooding issues in Indian cities has been created, based on the article “When rains bring cities to a standstill” published in “Indian Express” on 30th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-disaster management Context: The article discusses how Indian cities face severe flooding due to outdated drainage systems, poor urban planning ignoring… Continue reading Flooding issues in Indian cities
Right to be forgotten
Source-This post on Right to be forgotten has been created based on the article “SC to examine acquitted man’s ‘right to be forgotten’: What is the right, and how have courts ruled earlier?” published in “The Indian Express” on 29 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic… Continue reading Right to be forgotten
Commemoration of 25th Anniversary of Kargil War
Source-This post on Commemoration of 25th Anniversary of Kargil War has been created based on the article “Kargil@2025: PM Modi needs to carry forward steps taken by Atal Bihari Vajpayee to strengthen national security” published in “The Indian Express” on 29 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus– GS Paper-3- Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas… Continue reading Commemoration of 25th Anniversary of Kargil War
Indexation
Source- This post on the Indexation has been created based on the article “What is indexation in calculating LTCG tax? Does the removal of indexation benefit in the Budget mean you will pay more tax?” published in “Indian Express” on 29 July 2024. Why in the news? The withdrawal of the indexation benefit in the… Continue reading Indexation
Tell Umm Amer Heritage Site
Source- This post on the Tell Umm Amer Heritage Site has been created based on the article “Why inclusion of Gaza’s Tell Umm Amer in the World Heritage Site List matters” published in “Indian Express” on 29 July 2024. Why in the news? The World Heritage Committee (WHC) decided to include the Palestinian site of… Continue reading Tell Umm Amer Heritage Site
Cheaper Cancer Drugs
Source-This post on Cheaper Cancer Drugs has been created based on the article “Government slashes prices for targeted cancer drugs: All you need to know” published in “The Indian Express” on 27 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education Context– The finance minister has… Continue reading Cheaper Cancer Drugs
Challenges and opportunities of Indian philanthropy
Source: The post Challenges and opportunities of Indian philanthropy has been created, based on the article “The quality of giving” published in “Indian express” on 26th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1-society Context: This article discusses the recent growth and potential of Indian philanthropy. It highlights increased giving among the wealthy, collaboration, strategic… Continue reading Challenges and opportunities of Indian philanthropy
