New EV policy of government

Source: The post new EV policy of government has been created, based on the article “How is India planning to boost EV production?” published in “The Hindu” on 24 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -Economy-Changes in Industrial Policy and their Effects on Industrial Growth. News: The article discusses a new Indian government… Continue reading New EV policy of government

Excessive restrictions on meetings and processions during elections

Source – This post on Excessive restrictions on meetings and processions during elections has been created based on the article “Petition against poll-time curbs raises questions about public participation” published in “The Hindu” on 24 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus – GS Paper 2 – Indian Polity-Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure.… Continue reading Excessive restrictions on meetings and processions during elections

Need of gender-neutral Childcare leave

Source-This post on Need of gender-neutral Childcare leave has been created based on the article “Express View on childcare leave: Bringing up a child” published in “The Hindu” on 24 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2-Social Justice and GS Paper-1- Salient features of Indian Society. Context-The Supreme Court has recently held that denial of childcare leave… Continue reading Need of gender-neutral Childcare leave

Income and Wealth Inequality in India

Source-This post on Income and Wealth Inequality in India has been created based on the article “Towards a less poor and more equal country” published in “The Hindu” on 24 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus– GS Paper 1 – Poverty and Developmental issues and GS Paper-2- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating… Continue reading Income and Wealth Inequality in India

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana scheme

Source– This post on Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana scheme has been created based on the article “An overview of the PMAY-U scheme” published in “The Hindu” on 24 April 2024. Why in the news? The “Housing for All by 2022” program, targeting both urban and rural areas under the PMAY (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana) scheme… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana scheme

Schengen visas

Source-This post on Schengen visas has been created based on the article “Indian nationals can now apply for multiple-entry Schengen visa with longer validity” published in “The Hindu” on 24 April 2024. Why in the news? EU has eased norms to offer Indians multiple entry Schengen visa with longer validity. Indian nationals can now be… Continue reading Schengen visas

Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) scheme

Source-This post on Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) scheme has been created based on the article “Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) scheme” published in “The Hindu” on 24 April 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Delhi High Court has held that the new threshold income to claim benefit under the Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) scheme is… Continue reading Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) scheme

How did Taiwan improve its earthquake preparedness?

Source: The post Taiwan improved its earthquake preparedness has been created, based on the article “A lesson from Taiwan in quake resilience” published in “The Hindu” on 23 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Disaster management News: The article discusses how earthquakes happen in areas where tectonic plates meet and move. It… Continue reading How did Taiwan improve its earthquake preparedness?

Article 15 important for disability rights: Political space for disability rights, a sliver of hope

Source: The post Article 15 important for disability rights has been created, based on the article “Political space for disability rights, a sliver of hope” published in “The Hindu” on 23 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Governance – mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these… Continue reading Article 15 important for disability rights: Political space for disability rights, a sliver of hope

Criminalisation of Indian Politics

Source-This post on Criminalisation of Indian Politics has been created based on the article “‘Accused in criminal cases won more seats in 17th LS’” published in “The Hindu” on 22 April 2024. Why in the news? According to a report submitted by amicus curiae to the Supreme Court, candidates with criminal cases have won more… Continue reading Criminalisation of Indian Politics

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