Discovery of the World’s Oldest Cave Painting

Source- This post on the Discovery of the World’s Oldest Cave Painting has been created based on the article “World’s oldest cave painting was created at least 51,000 years ago” published in “The Hindu” on 9 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, researchers have found the cave painting in Indonesia which is the world’s oldest… Continue reading Discovery of the World’s Oldest Cave Painting

Regenerative Braking 

Source- This post on the Regenerative Braking has been created based on the article “In an electric vehicle, what is regenerative braking?”  published in “The Hindu” on 9 July 2024. Why in the news? The regenerative braking device market is projected to experience significant growth between 2024 and 2031, driven by the increasing popularity of… Continue reading Regenerative Braking 

Crafting a Climate Law for India

Source-This post on Crafting a Climate Law for India has been created based on the article “A law around low-carbon climate resilient development” published in “The Hindu” on 8 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Context– The Supreme Court’s decision in M.K. Ranjitsinh vs Union of India is… Continue reading Crafting a Climate Law for India

Expunction powers in Parliament

Source-This post on Expunction powers in Parliament has been created based on the article “ On expunction powers in Parliament” published in “The Hindu” on 8 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-2- Parliament and State Legislatures—Structure, Functioning, Conduct of Business, Powers & Privileges and Issues Arising out of these. Context- The inaugural special session of the… Continue reading Expunction powers in Parliament

The Impact of Coalition Politics on Fiscal Federalism

Source-This post on The Impact of Coalition Politics on Fiscal Federalism has been created based on the article “The problem of special packages” published in “The Hindu” on 8 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2-, Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure, Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein. Context-… Continue reading The Impact of Coalition Politics on Fiscal Federalism

Issues with Anusandhan National Research Foundation

Source-This post on Issues with Anusandhan National Research Foundation has been created based on the article “The ANRF plan has got off on the wrong foot” published in “The Hindu” on 8 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-3- Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology; Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology. Context– The establishment of… Continue reading Issues with Anusandhan National Research Foundation

Samayapurathu Mariamman Temple

Source- This post on the Samayapurathu Mariamman Temple has been created based on the article “Coffee-table book on over 1,200-year-old Samayapuram Mariamman temple released” published in “The Hindu” on 8 July 2024. Why in the news? In recognition of the temple’s cultural and spiritual significance, The Hindu Group of Publications has released a coffee-table book… Continue reading Samayapurathu Mariamman Temple

Madras High Court decision on the angapradakshinam practice

Source: The post Madras High Court decision on the angapradakshinam practice has been created, based on the article “Spiritual orientation, religious practices and courts” published in “The Hindu” on 6th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-Indian Constitution — features, amendments, significant provisions. Context: The article discusses a recent court decision in India that allows… Continue reading Madras High Court decision on the angapradakshinam practice

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