Source: The post on Urban health in India is based on the article “Unhealthy urban India must get into street fight mode” published in The Hindu on 26th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2 – Social issues – Issues Related to Health Relevance: Health related concerns with urban Indians News: India’s urban population is expected to… Continue reading Urban health in India – Unhealthy urban India must get into street fight mode
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On politicization of bureaucracy – Crossing a line
Source: This post on politicization of bureaucracy has been created based on the article “Crossing a line” published in The Hindu on 25th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Governance — Role of civil services in a democracy. News: This article discusses the recent government decision to showcase its achievements across the country by… Continue reading On politicization of bureaucracy – Crossing a line
On the Supreme Court’s Decision of ‘no fundamental right to marry’
Source: This post has been created based on the article “No Indian has the right to marry” published in The Indian Express and the article “The Court’s ‘no fundamental right to marry’ is wrong” published in The Hindu on 23rd October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice – Mechanisms, laws, institutions and… Continue reading On the Supreme Court’s Decision of ‘no fundamental right to marry’
₹2.9-crore project to improve amenities around Edakkal Caves
Source: The post is based on the article “₹2.9-crore project to improve amenities around Edakkal Caves” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd October 2023 What is the News? Kerala Tourism has launched a project to improve civic amenities around the Edakkal Caves in Wayanad. Where is Edakkal Caves? Located in: Wayanad,Kerala Hills: The caves are… Continue reading ₹2.9-crore project to improve amenities around Edakkal Caves
Canada’s actions are in violation of Vienna Convention, says Jaishankar
Source: The post is based on the article “Canada’s actions are in violation of Vienna Convention, says Jaishankar” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Vienna Convention?3 What does the 1961 Vienna Convention say about recalling diplomats?4 Are there any past instances of recalling diplomats? What… Continue reading Canada’s actions are in violation of Vienna Convention, says Jaishankar
Army to start phasing out Cheetah, Chetak helicopters from 2027
Source: The post is based on the article “Army to start phasing out Cheetah, Chetak helicopters from 2027” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Chetak Helicopter?3 What is a Cheetah?4 What is Indigenous light utility helicopters(LUHs)? What is the News? The Army will start phasing out… Continue reading Army to start phasing out Cheetah, Chetak helicopters from 2027
Not just a case about improving investigation
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Not just a case about improving investigation” published in The Hindu on 21st October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Governance — Role of civil services in a democracy. News: This article discusses the issue of poor quality of investigation in India. It also highlights… Continue reading Not just a case about improving investigation
Gaganyaan Mission: ISRO is set for first test flight
Source: The post is based on the article “Gaganyaan Mission: ISRO is set for first test flight” published in “The Hindu” on 21st October 2023 What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has launched Gaganyaan’s first Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1(TV-D1). What is Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1(TV-D1)? Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission… Continue reading Gaganyaan Mission: ISRO is set for first test flight
As part of ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’, Railways plans special trains
Source: The post is based on the article “As part of ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’, Railways plans special trains” published in “The Hindu” on 21st October 2023 What is the News? Indian Railways will run special trains on October 29 to carry volunteers with soil (mitti) from different parts of the country to New Delhi.… Continue reading As part of ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’, Railways plans special trains
Estivation: The summer’s urge to nap
Source: The post is based on the article “Estivation: The summer’s urge to nap” published in “The Hindu” on 20th October 2023 What is the News? This article talks about estivation. What is Estivation? Estivation is also known as aestivation. It is a biological phenomenon during which some animals enter a prolonged state of dormancy… Continue reading Estivation: The summer’s urge to nap
