Source-This post on Plight of disabled consumers has been created based on the article “Navigating life as a consumer with disability” published in “The Hindu” on 17 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Social Justice-Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population. Context-15 March is celebrated as World Consumer Rights Day to create awareness about the… Continue reading Plight of disabled consumers
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Voting process reforms in India
Source-This post on Voting process reforms in India has been created based on the article “Reforms needed in the voting process” published in “The Hindu” on 16 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-2-Salient Features of the Representation of People’s Act. Context-The Supreme Court has decided to hear petitions asking for 100% cross-verification of Voter Verifiable Paper… Continue reading Voting process reforms in India
India allows FIIs to Invest in Green Bonds
Source– This post on India allows FIIs to Invest in Green Bonds is based on the article “Why has India Allowed FIIs to Invest in Green Bonds?” published in “The Hindu” on 16th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed investments in the country’s Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs) by… Continue reading India allows FIIs to Invest in Green Bonds
Three new fish species spotted using tools in the Laccadive Sea
Source-This post on Three new fish species spotted using tools in the Laccadive Sea is based on the article “Three new fish species spotted using tools in the Laccadive Sea” published in “The Hindu” on 16th April 2024. Why in the News? Three fish species in the Laccadive Sea have been spotted using tools. About the experiment All… Continue reading Three new fish species spotted using tools in the Laccadive Sea
Importance of Arctic for India
Source-This post on Importance of Arctic for India has been created based on the article “India’s Arctic imperative” published in “The Hindu” on 16 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2-International relations- Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context– In March 2024, India has successfully completed its first winter mission… Continue reading Importance of Arctic for India
New data law- A barrier to journalistic free speech
Source-This post on New data law- A barrier to journalistic free speech has been created based on the article “New data law, a barrier to journalistic free speech” published in “The Hindu” on 16 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2-Indian polity—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure. Context– Three previous drafts of the… Continue reading New data law- A barrier to journalistic free speech
Operation Meghdoot
Source– This post is based on the article “Siachen: 40 years of Op Meghdoot” published in “The Hindu on 13th April 2024. Why in the News? April 13, 2024, marks 40 years since the Indian Army preemptively seized the Siachen Glacier on the Saltoro Ridge. About Operation Meghdoot 1. Operation Meghdoot was the Indian Armed Forces’… Continue reading Operation Meghdoot
Hydrocarbon extraction
Source- This post on Hydrocarbon extraction is based on the article “How does hydrocarbon extraction happen?” published in “The Hindu” on 15th April 2024. Why in the News? Hydrocarbons have been the foundational elements of crucial energy resources around the globe. What is hydrocarbon and where are they located? 1. A hydrocarbon is an organic… Continue reading Hydrocarbon extraction
Caste discrimination still shapes Indian cities
Source: The post caste discrimination still shapes Indian cities has been created, based on the article “Urbanisation, no liberating force for Dalits” published in “The Hindu” on 15th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper-1-society-Salient features of Indian Society News: The article discusses how caste discrimination still shapes Indian cities, despite urbanization offering a potential… Continue reading Caste discrimination still shapes Indian cities
Recent SC judgement on Jim Corbett National Park
Source: The post recent SC judgement on Jim Corbett National Park has been created, based on the article “Decoding the judgment on Jim Corbett” published in “The Hindu” on 15th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Ecology, and environment- conservation News: The Supreme Court of India recently ruled against the illegal cutting… Continue reading Recent SC judgement on Jim Corbett National Park
