The importance of constitutional punctuality

Source- The post is based on the article “The importance of constitutional punctuality” published in “The Hindu” on 1st May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to federalism Relevance– Office of governor News– Recently, the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly passed a resolution seeking to provide for a time frame for Governors to act on Bills passed… Continue reading The importance of constitutional punctuality

The death of another Nehruvian idea – on closure of Vigyan Prasar

Source– The post is based on the article “The death of another Nehruvian idea” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd May 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance: Government policies to promote science and technology News- An official press release of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) cryptically announced discontinuance of Vigyan Prasar, an… Continue reading The death of another Nehruvian idea – on closure of Vigyan Prasar

Divorce can be granted on ‘grounds of irretrievable breakdown’: Supreme Court

Source: The post is based on the article “Divorce can be granted on ‘grounds of irretrievable breakdown’: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 2nd May 2023 What is the News? The Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court held that a court can directly grant divorce under Article 142 of the Constitution in cases where… Continue reading Divorce can be granted on ‘grounds of irretrievable breakdown’: Supreme Court

India leads in ‘laundering’ Russian oil and selling to Europe: report

Source: The post is based on the article “India leads in ‘laundering’ Russian oil and selling to Europe: report” published in The Hindu on 1st May 2023 What is the News? A report by Finland-based Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) has found that European countries that banned Russian oil imports are… Continue reading India leads in ‘laundering’ Russian oil and selling to Europe: report

Focus on the borders – India and China must end the lingering unpredictability across the LAC

Source: The post is based on the article “Focus on the borders – India and China must end the lingering unpredictability across the LAC” published in The Hindu on 1st May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – India and its neighbourhood- relations. Relevance: About the border tussle between India and China. News: Indian Defence Minister met his Chinese… Continue reading Focus on the borders – India and China must end the lingering unpredictability across the LAC

Despite availability of funds, patients with rare Fabry Disease yet to be given treatment, says support society

Source: The post is based on the article “Despite availability of funds, patients with rare Fabry Disease yet to be given treatment, says support society” published in The Hindu on 1st May 2023 What is the News? Lysosomal Storage Disorders Support Society has sought the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s immediate intervention for… Continue reading Despite availability of funds, patients with rare Fabry Disease yet to be given treatment, says support society

Dima Hasao insurgent group signs peace pact with Assam, Centre

Source: The post is based on the article “Dima Hasao insurgent group signs peace pact with Assam, Centre” published in The Hindu on 1st May 2023 What is the News? Dimasa National Liberation Army(DNLA) has signed a peace agreement with the Assam Government and the Centre. What is Dimasa National Liberation Army(DNLA)? Dimasa National Liberation… Continue reading Dima Hasao insurgent group signs peace pact with Assam, Centre

G7 nations agree on ‘risk-based’ artificial intelligence regulation

Source: The post is based on the article “G7 nations agree on ‘risk-based’ artificial intelligence regulation” published in The Hindu on 1st May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is G7?3 What are the key highlights from the G7 Digital and Tech Ministers meeting?4 What are the concerns with AI-based chatbot platforms like ChatGPT?… Continue reading G7 nations agree on ‘risk-based’ artificial intelligence regulation

India, its SDG pledge goal, and the strategy to apply

Source– The post is based on the article “India, its SDG pledge goal, and the strategy to apply” published in “The Hindu” on 1st May 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Poverty and developmental issues. GS2- Governance Relevance: Women in politics News- The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi expressed concern that progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) seems to… Continue reading India, its SDG pledge goal, and the strategy to apply

Stray dogs and poor waste management

Source– The post is based on the article “Stray dogs and poor waste management” published in “The Hindu” on 1st May 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Urbanisation, GS 3 – Human – Wildlife Conflict Relevance– issue of Stray dogs in urban areas News– In April, a 65-year-old woman in Srinagar was attacked by street dogs outside her… Continue reading Stray dogs and poor waste management

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