Lok Sabha passes Bills to replace British-era criminal laws

Source: The post is based on the article “Lok Sabha passes Bills to replace British-era criminal laws” published in “The Hindu” on 21sxt December 2023 Why in the News? Lok Sabha has passed 3 bills to replace British-era criminal laws. These includes Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill (BNS), Bharatiya Sakshya Bill (BS) and the Bharatiya Nagarik… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Bills to replace British-era criminal laws

People with blood disorders not eligible for reservation in jobs

Source– This post is based on the article “People with blood disorders not eligible for reservation in jobs, says Centre” published in “The Hindu” on 19th December 2023. Why in the News? According to Ministry of Social Justice, people with blood disorders like thalassemia, haemophilia, and sickle cell disease are not eligible for job reservations… Continue reading People with blood disorders not eligible for reservation in jobs

findings in the RBI bulletin on inflation-What causes inflation in India: Demand or supply issues?

Source: The post findings in the RBI bulletin on inflation has been created on the article “What causes inflation in India: Demand or supply issues?” published in “The Hindu” on 21st December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3- Indian economy- inflation News: The article discusses the December bulletin from the Reserve Bank of India,… Continue reading findings in the RBI bulletin on inflation-What causes inflation in India: Demand or supply issues?

Challenges faced by India’s defense – India’s defense budgeting and the point of deterrence

Source: The post challenges faced by India’s defense has been created on the article “India’s defense budgeting and the point of deterrence” published in “The Hindu” on 21st December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3 -security- Security challenges & Science and technology-indigenization of technology News: This article discusses the challenges faced by India in… Continue reading Challenges faced by India’s defense – India’s defense budgeting and the point of deterrence

Security breach in Parliament that must lead to sweeping changes

Source: The post is based on the article “A security breach that must lead to sweeping changes” published in “The Hindu” on 21st December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Internal Security – Role of External State and Non-state Actors in creating challenges to Internal Security. News: Parliament recently faced a security breach on the anniversary of the 2001… Continue reading Security breach in Parliament that must lead to sweeping changes

Sahitya Akademi announces awards

Source– This post is based on the article “Sahitya Akademi announces awards; Requiem in Raga Janki best English work” published in “The Hindu” on 21st December 2023. Why in the News? Sahitya Akademi has announced the annual Sahitya Akademi Awards 2023 in 24 languages. The awards are for books published between January 2017 and December… Continue reading Sahitya Akademi announces awards

Turbulence in south – India must ensure better cohesion among agencies during disasters

Source: The post is based on the article “Turbulence in south – India must ensure better cohesion among agencies during disasters” published in “The Hindu” on 20th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Disaster Management – Mitigating the impact of Cyclones News: Cyclone Michaung has caused severe impact in Tamil Nadu, with… Continue reading Turbulence in south – India must ensure better cohesion among agencies during disasters

Taxing High Fat Sugar Salt (HFSS) Foods as a public health imperative

Source: The post taxing High Fat Sugar Salt (HFSS) foods has been created on the article “Tax ‘HFSS’ foods, view it as a public health imperative” published in “The Hindu” on 20th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper2- governance- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, News: The article… Continue reading Taxing High Fat Sugar Salt (HFSS) Foods as a public health imperative

What does COP-28 mean for cities?

Source: This article is created based on the article “What does COP-28 mean for cities?”, published in The Hindu on 19th December 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1, Society – urbanization and associated issues News: 28th Conference of Parties (COP-28) highlighted the significance of cities in addressing climate change. Role of challenges faced by cities… Continue reading What does COP-28 mean for cities?

Misuse of Anti-Defection Law – The hollowing out of the anti-defection law

Source: The post misuse of Anti-Defection Law has been created on the article “The hollowing out of the anti-defection law” published in “The Hindu” on 19th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 2- Polity- Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. News:… Continue reading Misuse of Anti-Defection Law – The hollowing out of the anti-defection law

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