Source: This post on the Speaker has been created based on the article “Give up impropriety, demonstrate impartiality” published in The Hindu on 30th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Indian Polity – Parliament and State legislatures —structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. News: This article… Continue reading On the Speaker – Give up impropriety, demonstrate impartiality
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On merger of railway budget and union budget – The Indian Railways’ revenue problem
Source: The post on Indian Railways is based on the article “The Indian Railways’ revenue problem” published in “The Hindu” on 30th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy – Infrastructure (Railway) News: The article discusses the issue of the declining revenues of Indian Railways and the various reasons which have led… Continue reading On merger of railway budget and union budget – The Indian Railways’ revenue problem
Developed countries to overshoot carbon emissions goal, says study
Source: The post is based on the article “Developed countries to overshoot carbon emissions goal, says study” published in“The Hindu” on 30th October 2023 Why in the News? A Delhi-based think tank Council for Energy Environment and Water (CEEW) has published a study titled “Revealing Developed Countries’ Emission Trajectories”. What are the key findings of… Continue reading Developed countries to overshoot carbon emissions goal, says study
On Potential of India-China Relations: A China-India partnership, its vast global potential
Source: The post on Potential of India-China Relations is based on the article “A China-India partnership, its vast global potential” published in “The Hindu” on 28th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. News: The article discusses the… Continue reading On Potential of India-China Relations: A China-India partnership, its vast global potential
Mizoram has highest cancer incidence rate in India, finds study
Source: The post is based on the article “Mizoram has highest cancer incidence rate in India, finds study” published in “The Hindu” on 28th October 2023 Why in the News? A study has been released titled “Cancer awareness, diagnosis and treatment needs in Mizoram, India: evidence from 18 years trends (2003–2020)’’. What are the key findings… Continue reading Mizoram has highest cancer incidence rate in India, finds study
Dark pattern sales deemed ‘cybercrime’
Source: The post is based on the article “Dark pattern sales deemed ‘cybercrime’” published in “The Hindu” on 28th October 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What are Dark Patterns?3 What are Dark Pattern practices used by Airlines?4 What are the Parliamentary Committee recommendations on ticket prices of Airlines? Why in the News? The Consumer… Continue reading Dark pattern sales deemed ‘cybercrime’
What is a ghost particle?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is a ghost particle?” published in “The Hindu” on 28th October 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What are Ghost Particles or Neutrinos?3 How Do Scientists detect Ghost Particles or Neutrinos? 4 Why Does the Detection of Neutrinos Matter? Why in the News? China is building the… Continue reading What is a ghost particle?
The T.N. experience on caste survey
Source: The post is based on the article “The T.N. experience on caste survey” published in The Hindu on 27th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance – Government Policies & Intervention Relevance: Issues associated with providing reservation to Backward Classes in Tamil Nadu News: The Bihar caste-based survey has sparked a national debate about increasing… Continue reading The T.N. experience on caste survey
On India’s bid to host Olympics 2036 – Is India ready to host the Olympic Games?
Source: This post on India’s bid to host Olympics 2036 has been created based on the article “Is India ready to host the Olympic Games?” published in The Hindu on 27th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations — India’s Soft Power. GS Paper 2 Governance — Government policies and interventions for… Continue reading On India’s bid to host Olympics 2036 – Is India ready to host the Olympic Games?
The legality of using white phosphorus
Source: This post on the topic white phosphorus has been created based on the article “The legality of using white phosphorus” published in The Hindu on 26th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations — Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements. News: This article discusses the military applications of white phosphorus in… Continue reading The legality of using white phosphorus
