Source-This post on States’ Power to Tax Minerals has been created based on the article “Can States tax mining activities?” published in “The Hindu” on 30 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus- Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure Context- The Supreme Court has delivered a landmark decision allowing states to tax minerals in addition to… Continue reading States’ Power to Tax Minerals
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India Blocking Chinese Experts
Source-This post on India Blocking Chinese Experts has been created based on the article “The problem with India’s blocking of the Chinese” published in “The Hindu” on 30 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Context– The article discusses how India… Continue reading India Blocking Chinese Experts
The Need of Conducting India’s Delayed Census
Source-This post on The Need of Conducting India’s Delayed Census has been created based on the article “Any further delay in Census taking is perilous” published in “The Hindu” on 30 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper 1 – Population and Associated Issues Context- The 2021 Census, initially set to start in 2020, is still on… Continue reading The Need of Conducting India’s Delayed Census
Urban Flooding and Building Safety
Source-This post on Urban Flooding and Building Safety has been created based on the article “Human failure” published in “The Hindu” on 30 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-1- Urbanization, their problems and their remedies. and GS Paper-3-Disaster Management. Context- A tragic accident at an IAS coaching center in New Delhi killed three students due to… Continue reading Urban Flooding and Building Safety
Displacement due to Project Tiger
Source- This post on the Displacement due to Project Tiger has been created based on the article “Project Tiger will displace 5.5 lakh tribals: report” published in “The Hindu” on 30 July 2024. Why in the news? A report released on Global Tiger Day reveals that Project Tiger will displace at least 5.5 lakh (550,000)… Continue reading Displacement due to Project Tiger
Defence Acquisition Council Approves MQ-9B UAV Deal Amendments
Source- This post on the Defence Acquisition Council Approves MQ-9B UAV Deal Amendments has been created based on the article “Defence Acquisition Council approves amendment to MQ-9B UAV deal with U.S.” published in “The Hindu” on 30 July 2024. Why in the news? The Defence Acquisition Council has approved amendments to the deal for procuring… Continue reading Defence Acquisition Council Approves MQ-9B UAV Deal Amendments
NCERT Proposes 10 ‘Bagless Days’ for Students
Source- This post on the NCERT Proposes 10 ‘Bagless Days’ for Students has been created based on the article “NCERT proposes 10 ‘bagless days’ a year for students from Classes 6 to 8” published in “The Hindu” on 30 July 2024. Why in the news? The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has… Continue reading NCERT Proposes 10 ‘Bagless Days’ for Students
Concern with NITI Aayog
Source: The post concern with NITI Aayog has been created, based on the article “Planning better: The NITI Aayog suffers from both structural and functional issues” published in “The Hindu” on 29th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Polity-issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, Context: The article discusses the criticism of… Continue reading Concern with NITI Aayog
Problems with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system
Source: The post problems with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system has been created, based on the article “Plastic mess: More efforts must be made to curb production and promote alternatives” published in “The Hindu” on 29th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- ecology, and environment-pollution Context: The article discusses India’s plastic waste issue,… Continue reading Problems with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system
Issues of reservation in India
Source: The post issues of reservation in India has been created, based on the article “On reservations and the OBC creamy layer” published in “The Hindu” on 29th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Context: The article discusses the history and issues… Continue reading Issues of reservation in India
