Source: This post on The Need for Judicial Vigilance has been created based on the article “Critical times call for strong judicial adjudication” published in “The Hindu” on 20 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure. Context: The article highlights the importance of… Continue reading The Need for Judicial Vigilance
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Railway strike of 1974
Source-This post on Railway strike of 1974 has been created based on the article “Revisiting the Railway strike of 1974” published in “The Hindu” on 20 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-1– Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization within the country Context: The year 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the railway workers’ general strike in India. This… Continue reading Railway strike of 1974
Issues with Scheme for Care and Support to Victims
Source-This post on Issues with Scheme for Care and Support to Victims has been created based on the article “A minor girl victim support scheme that loses its way” published in “The Hindu” on 19 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of… Continue reading Issues with Scheme for Care and Support to Victims
Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)
Source-This post on Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) has been created based on the article “Renew the generalised system of preferences” published in “The Hindu” on 19 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2-Intrernational Relations- Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests. Context-The article highlights the need for the USA to… Continue reading Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)
AK-203 Assault Rifles
Source-This post on AK-203 Assault Rifles has been created based on the article “Army gets 27,000 AK-203 rifles through joint venture” published in “The Hindu” on 20th May 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Indian Army received AK-203 assault rifles from Russia. About the AK-203 Assault Rifles 1. About AK-203 Rifles: It is an advanced… Continue reading AK-203 Assault Rifles
Critical Priority Pathogens
Source-This post on Critical Priority Pathogens has been created based on the article “Critical priority pathogens continue to pose threat: WHO” published in “The Hindu” on 20th May 2024. Why in the news? The latest Bacterial Pathogens Priority List (BPPL) updated by the World Health Organization (WHO) notes that critical priority pathogens pose major global threats… Continue reading Critical Priority Pathogens
RoseTTAFold
Source-This post on RoseTTAFold has been created based on the article “The use of AI in drug development | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 20 May 2024. Why in News? The Introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools like RoseTTAFold has greatly accelerated the process of drug development offering new possibilities for rapid advancements. About… Continue reading RoseTTAFold
Politicisation of Indian higher education
Source: The post Indian higher education has become deeply politicized has been created, based on the article “The hyperpoliticisation of Indian higher education” published in “The Hindu” on 18th May 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Governance-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. Context: The article discusses how… Continue reading Politicisation of Indian higher education
Importance of Chabahar port for India
Source: The post Chabahar port important for India has been created, based on the article “Stay invested India should not tailor its ties with Iran to U.S. foreign policy changes” published in “The Hindu” on 18th May 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-international relations- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or… Continue reading Importance of Chabahar port for India
Disappearance of 6 Million Trees in India
Source-This post on Disappearance of 6 Million Trees in India has been created based on the article “Nearly 6 million trees disappeared from farmlands in three years, says satellite mapping study” published in “The Hindu” on 17 May 2024. Why in the news? According to analysis by University of Copenhagen researchers using satellite imagery, India… Continue reading Disappearance of 6 Million Trees in India
