Source: The post is based on the article “Rajya Sabha clears women’s reservation bill unanimously” published in The Hindu on 22nd September 2023 What is the News? Parliament has passed the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023 or the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. The Bill seeks to reserve one-third of all seats for… Continue reading Rajya Sabha clears women’s reservation bill unanimously
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China, U.S. and India absent at U.N.’s Climate Ambition Summit
Source: The post is based on the article “China, U.S. and India absent at U.N.’s Climate Ambition Summit” published in The Hindu on 22nd September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Climate Ambition Summit?3 What are the key highlights from the Climate Ambition Summit?4 What is India’s last Climate pledge? What is… Continue reading China, U.S. and India absent at U.N.’s Climate Ambition Summit
Panel suggests GPS trackers to reduce overcrowding in prisons
Source: The post is based on the article “Panel suggests GPS trackers to reduce overcrowding in prisons” published in The Hindu on 21st September 2023 What is the News? The Parliamentary Committee on Home Affairs has released a report titled ‘Prison-Conditions, Infrastructure, and Reforms’. What has been the status of Prisons in India? According to… Continue reading Panel suggests GPS trackers to reduce overcrowding in prisons
Taking a giant leap for a new ethics in outer space
Source: The post is based on the article “Taking a giant leap for a new ethics in outer space” published in “The Hindu” on 21st September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. News: The author discusses the human instinct to explore and claim territories, like the… Continue reading Taking a giant leap for a new ethics in outer space
Legislating change- The Women’s Reservation Bill must be implemented without delay
Source: The post is based on the article “Legislating change- The Women’s Reservation Bill must be implemented without delay” published in “The Hindu” on 21st September 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Society- social empowerment & GS2- Polity- constitutional amendment, Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States News: The Women’s Reservation Bill was passed in Lok… Continue reading Legislating change- The Women’s Reservation Bill must be implemented without delay
ICMR nod to conduct Truenat test to detect Nipah
Source: The post is based on the article “ICMR nod to conduct Truenat test to detect Nipah” published in The Hindu on 21st September 2023 What is the News? Kerala has been given permission by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) to use Truenat test to diagnose Nipah. What is the Truenat Test? Truenat… Continue reading ICMR nod to conduct Truenat test to detect Nipah
Study throws light on how gravitational instabilities affect evolution of galaxies
Source: The post is based on the article “Study throws light on how gravitational instabilities affect evolution of galaxies” published in The Hindu on 21st September 2023 What is the News? A study conducted by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) could help understand how gravitational instabilities are connected to galaxy evolution. What is the… Continue reading Study throws light on how gravitational instabilities affect evolution of galaxies
Environmental humanities: the need to expand our understanding of nature
Source: The post is based on the article “Environmental humanities: the need to expand our understanding of nature” published in “The Hindu” on 20th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment- Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. News: The article discusses the importance of incorporating environmental humanities into mainstream academic conversations. It highlights the valuable… Continue reading Environmental humanities: the need to expand our understanding of nature
The Cauvery Water Management Authority should act
Source: The post is based on the article “The Cauvery Water Management Authority should act” published in “The Hindu” on 20th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity- Interstate relation News: The article discusses the ongoing water-sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu regarding the Cauvery River. It highlights the necessity of a distress-sharing formula, recent developments… Continue reading The Cauvery Water Management Authority should act
Facilitating degrees within a degree
Source: The post is based on the article “Facilitating degrees within a degree” published in “The Hindu” on 20th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- governance- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. News: The article discusses India’s new National Higher Education Qualifications Framework (NHEQF). It points out its shortcomings, complexity, and… Continue reading Facilitating degrees within a degree
