Source: This post has been created based on the article “Revisiting the rail gauge debate” published in The Hindu on 9th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy — Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc. News: This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the Broad-Gauge railway network vis-à-vis the Standard Gauge… Continue reading Revisiting the rail gauge debate
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A census for a new deal
Source: The post is based on the article “A census for a new deal” published in “The Hindu” on 9th October 2023. Syllabus: GS1 – Salient features of Indian Society News: The article discusses the role of caste and religion in Indian politics, especially focusing on a caste survey from the Bihar government. This move… Continue reading A census for a new deal
Russia might pull back from nuclear test treaty
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Russia might pull back from nuclear test treaty” published in the The Hindu on 7th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations — Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. News: The article discusses the concerns regarding… Continue reading Russia might pull back from nuclear test treaty
Aligning higher education with the United Nations SDGs
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Aligning higher education with the United Nations SDGs” published in The Hindu on 7th October 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 importance of higher education… Continue reading Aligning higher education with the United Nations SDGs
MGNREGS runs out of funds; Ministry seeks more budget
Source: The post is based on the article “MGNREGS runs out of funds; Ministry seeks more budget” published in “The Hindu” on 7th October 2023 What is the News? The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) is facing a deficit of around Rs 6,000 crore. To address this deficit, the Ministry of Rural… Continue reading MGNREGS runs out of funds; Ministry seeks more budget
Two out of five amphibians are facing extinction threat due to climate change: study
Source: The post is based on the article “Two out of five amphibians are facing extinction threat due to climate change: study” published in “The Hindu” on 7th October 2023 What is the News? A study titled ‘Ongoing declines for the world’s amphibians in the face of emerging threats’ was published in the scientific journal… Continue reading Two out of five amphibians are facing extinction threat due to climate change: study
No country for old women
Source: The post is based on the article “No country for old women” published in “The Hindu” on 6th October 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Society- population and associated issues News: The graphically illustrates the challenges faced by India’s growing elderly population, particularly women, in areas such as health, daily activities, and financial stability. It also highlights… Continue reading No country for old women
Defusing the ticking time bomb called diabetes
Source: The post is based on the article “Defusing the ticking time bomb called diabetes” published in “The Hindu” on 6th October 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Governance- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, News: The article discusses the rising issue of diabetes and obesity in India, linked to the high… Continue reading Defusing the ticking time bomb called diabetes
Equality and identity- Equitable distribution of resources must not be by accentuating caste identity
Source: The post is based on the article “Equality and identity- Equitable distribution of resources must not be by accentuating caste identity” published in “The Hindu” on 6th October 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Society- population and associated issues & GS2- polity- caste survey News: The article discusses a detailed caste survey in Bihar, India, revealing that… Continue reading Equality and identity- Equitable distribution of resources must not be by accentuating caste identity
Norway’s Jon Fosse wins Nobel for literature
Source: The post is based on the article “Norway’s Jon Fosse wins Nobel for literature” published in “The Hindu” on 6th October 2023 What is the News? The Nobel Prize for Literature 2023 has been awarded to Norwegian author Jon Olav Fosse for his innovative plays and prose which give voice to the unsayable. Who… Continue reading Norway’s Jon Fosse wins Nobel for literature
