Source- This post on Deep-winter heatwave in Antarctica has been created based on the article “What’s causing Antarctica’s deep-winter heatwave, what could be its fallout?” published in “Indian Express” on 9 August 2024. Why in News? Antarctica is currently experiencing a significant heatwave during its deep winter, with temperatures unusually high for this time of year. What… Continue reading Deep-winter heatwave in Antarctica
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Landslides in Wayanad
Source-This post on Landslides in Wayanad has been created based on the article “Madhav Gadgil writes: Wayanad tragedy exposes the gulf between haves and have-nots” published in “The Indian Express” on 8 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Disaster and Disaster Management Context– Recently, severe landslides struck Meppadi in Kerala’s Wayanad district, burying four villages under… Continue reading Landslides in Wayanad
Witch-Hunting in India
Source-This post on Witch-Hunting in India has been created based on the article “Why accusations of witchcraft persist in India” published in “The Indian Express” on 8 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-1-Indian Society Context– The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) in India has tracked “motives for murder,” including witchcraft, since 1953. In 2022, there were… Continue reading Witch-Hunting in India
Tax Reforms in the recent Budget
Source-This post on Tax Reforms in the recent Budget has been created based on the article “For taxpayers, a welcome easing” published in “The Indian Express” on 8 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context– The finance minister has recently initiated a… Continue reading Tax Reforms in the recent Budget
Issues with Proposed Amendments to Waqf Act
Source-This post on Issues with Proposed Amendments to Waqf Act has been created based on the article “Proposed amendment to Waqf Act polices charity, hinders autonomy” published in “The Indian Express” on 8 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and… Continue reading Issues with Proposed Amendments to Waqf Act
Yen Carry Trade
Source- This post on Yen Carry Trade has been created based on the article “What is Yen carry trade and why did it help trigger a global stock market fall?” published in “Indian Express” on 8 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, major global stock markets witnessed their steepest decline in decades, with the yen… Continue reading Yen Carry Trade
Challenges in the green energy transition
Source: The post challenges in the green energy transition has been created, based on the article “From Uttarakhand to Wayanad: Balancing realpolitik with green transition” published in “Indian Express” on 7th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-infrastructure-energy Context: The article discusses India’s green energy transition. It highlights the varying state-led transitions, the conflict… Continue reading Challenges in the green energy transition
Declining affordability of health insurances
Source: The post Declining affordability of health insurances has been created, based on the article “Explained: The debate over GST on health insurance” published in “Indian Express” on 7th August 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Governance-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Context: The article discusses how… Continue reading Declining affordability of health insurances
International Conference of Agricultural Economists
Source-This post on International Conference of Agricultural Economists has been created based on the article “International Conference of Agricultural Economists: A chance to cement India-Africa partnership in food security” published in “The Indian Express” on 6 August 2024. Context- India is hosting the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE) in Delhi from August 2-7.… Continue reading International Conference of Agricultural Economists
Global Economic Shifts
Source-This post on Global Economic Shifts has been created based on the article “On the stock market slump: Fall and correct” published in “The Indian Express” on 6 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Context- The U.S. Federal Reserve kept interest rates… Continue reading Global Economic Shifts
