Source: The post on the Issues with Fact Check Unit has been created based on the article “A fact check unit that is unconstitutional” published in “The Hindu” on 21st November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Governance – Government policies and interventions. News: The article discusses the functions of the Tamil Nadu Fact… Continue reading On the Issues with Fact Check Unit – A fact check unit that is unconstitutional
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On Odisha’s Public Education Model – Making public education inclusive
Source: The post on Odisha’s Public Education Model has been created on the article “Making public education inclusive” published in “The Hindu” on 20th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. News: The article discusses the successful public education… Continue reading On Odisha’s Public Education Model – Making public education inclusive
Somalia Floods
Source– This post is based on the article “Once-in-a-century flooding swamps Somalia after historic drought” published in “The Hindu” on 14th November 2023. Why in the News? Somalia is facing severe flooding, triggered by heavy seasonal downpours, which have been exacerbated by El Nino and the Indian Ocean Dipole. The United Nations has labelled this… Continue reading Somalia Floods
National Technical Textiles Mission: India targets $40-bn in technical textiles
Source: The post is based on the article “National Technical Textiles Mission: India targets $40-bn in technical textiles” published in “The Hindu” on 18th November 2023 Why in the News? According to the Ministry of Textiles’ Joint Secretary, India’s market for technical textiles could grow from the current $23 billion to $40 billion by 2030.… Continue reading National Technical Textiles Mission: India targets $40-bn in technical textiles
COP 28: India has a critical role in Dubai climate conference
Source: The post is based on the article “COP 28: India has a critical role in Dubai climate conference” published in “The Hindu” on 18th November 2023 Why in the News? COP 28 is going to take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from 30 November until 12 December 2023. What is COP? 1) COP… Continue reading COP 28: India has a critical role in Dubai climate conference
NEST Initiative: IGBC launches certification initiative ‘Nest’ to promote eco-friendly housing
Source: The post is based on the article “NEST Initiative: IGBC launches certification initiative ‘Nest’ to promote eco-friendly housing” published in “The Hindu” on 15th November 2023 Why in the News? Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has launched Nest Initiative. It will also be organizing the annual Green Building Congress 2023 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.… Continue reading NEST Initiative: IGBC launches certification initiative ‘Nest’ to promote eco-friendly housing
On Generic medicines – Branded, generic and the missing ingredient of quality
Source: This post on generic medicines has been created based on the article “Branded, generic and the missing ingredient of quality” published in The Hindu on 17th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. News: This article discusses the… Continue reading On Generic medicines – Branded, generic and the missing ingredient of quality
On the impact of declining center-state relations – The price of persistent federal frictions
Source: This post on the impact of declining center-state relations has been created based on the article “The price of persistent federal frictions” published in The Hindu on 16th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Indian Polity – Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure. News: This article discusses the impact of… Continue reading On the impact of declining center-state relations – The price of persistent federal frictions
On the issues with the Same-Sex Marriage verdict – A grave error in the law
Source: This post on the issues with the same-sex marriage verdict has been created based on the article “A grave error in the law” published in The Hindu on 16th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Governance – Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. News:… Continue reading On the issues with the Same-Sex Marriage verdict – A grave error in the law
On Abolition of Death Penalty – Life over death
Source: This post on abolishing the death penalty has been created based on the article “Life over death” published in The Hindu on 16th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Governance – Government policies and interventions. GS Paper 2 Indian Polity – Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary News:… Continue reading On Abolition of Death Penalty – Life over death
