Source-This post on 16th Finance Commission has been created based on the article “What is on the agenda for the 16th Finance Commission?” published in “The Hindu” on 2 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Appointment to various Constitutional Posts, Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Context– The article emphasizes the need for increased… Continue reading 16th Finance Commission
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Importance of Voter Anonymity
Source-This post on Importance of Voter Anonymity has been created based on the article “A tool to ensure complete voter anonymity” published in “The Hindu” on 2 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Salient Features of the Representation of People’s Act Context- Janata Dal (United) candidate Devesh Chandra Thakur faced controversy for allegedly breaching the MCC.… Continue reading Importance of Voter Anonymity
Issue with University Admissions
Source: The post issue with university admissions has been created, based on the article “The rot in India’s higher education system” published in “The Hindu” on 1st July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- governance-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources Context: The article discusses the delays in… Continue reading Issue with University Admissions
Climate Legislation for India
Source-This post on Climate Legislation for India has been created based on the article “Court on climate right and how India can enforce it” published in “The Hindu” on 1 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure. Context– The recent judgment in M.K. Ranjitsinh and Ors.… Continue reading Climate Legislation for India
Place of Education in India’s Federal Structure
Source-This post on Place of Education in India’s Federal Structure has been created based on the article “Should education be brought back to the State list?” published in “The Hindu” on 1 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-2- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Context– The NEET-UG… Continue reading Place of Education in India’s Federal Structure
Shyok River
Source- This post on ” Shyok River” has been created based on the article “Five soldiers swept away by Shyok river during military training in Ladakh: Army” published in the Hindu on 30th June 2024. Why in News Five soldiers of the Indian army have been swept away by the Shyok River during military training… Continue reading Shyok River
DRDO study on development of indigenous conventional submarine
Source- This post on ‘DRDO study on development of indigenous conventional submarine’ has been created based on the article ‘ DRDO takes up study on development of indigenous conventional submarine‘ published in ‘The Hindu’ on 01st July 2024. Why in News The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has taken up a preliminary study on… Continue reading DRDO study on development of indigenous conventional submarine
Coconut Husk for Supercapacitor fabrication
Source- This post on ‘Coconut Husk for supercapacitor fabrication‘ has been created based on the article ‘Carbon derived from coconut husks can power supercapacitors‘ published in ‘The Hindu’ on 01st July 2024 Why in News? Researchers at the Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, have devised a method to produce activated carbon. This activated carbon is… Continue reading Coconut Husk for Supercapacitor fabrication
Decision of Recent GST Council
Source: The post decision of recent GST Council has been created, based on the article “A fresh start: The GST Council must not lose sight of broader reforms” published in “The Hindu” on 29th June 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Economy- mobilisation of resources Context: The article discusses the recent GST Council meeting, which… Continue reading Decision of Recent GST Council
Performance of India in FATF’s Mutual Evaluation Report
Source – This post on the Performance of India in FATF’s Mutual Evaluation Report has been created based on the article “India achieves ‘outstanding outcome’ in FATF evaluation” published in “The Hindu” on 29 June 2026. Why in the news? Recently, India has achieved an outstanding outcome in the mutual evaluation conducted during 2023-24 by the… Continue reading Performance of India in FATF’s Mutual Evaluation Report