Source: The post is based on the article “Nagaland’s municipal tightrope” published in The Hindu on 18th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Why is there opposition to women’s reservation in local body polls in Nagaland?3 Have Urban Local Bodies(ULBs) polls ever been held in Nagaland?4 What is the demand of organizations opposing women’s… Continue reading Women’s reservation in local body polls: Nagaland’s municipal tightrope
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How coastal species are living on plastic debris in the ocean
Source– The post is based on the article “How coastal species are living on plastic debris in the ocean” published in “The Hindu” on 18th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance– Issues related to marine life and marine pollution News– Recently, a study published by researchers from Canada, the Netherlands, and the U.S. have reported… Continue reading How coastal species are living on plastic debris in the ocean
Dealing with extreme heat
Source– The post is based on the article “Dealing with extreme heat” published in “The Hindu” on 17th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster and disaster management Relevance– Heat waves and stress News– The article explains the increasing heat distress in India. What are some data and facts associated with heat stress in India? Around 350… Continue reading Dealing with extreme heat
A culture of cohesion to save young lives on campuses
Source– The post is based on the article “A culture of cohesion to save young lives on campuses” published in “The Hindu” on 18th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education Relevance– Campus suicides and distress among students News– The newspaper reports about young students ending their lives is disturbing.… Continue reading A culture of cohesion to save young lives on campuses
Chinese shenanigans on Arunachal Pradesh
Source– The post is based on the article “Chinese shenanigans on Arunachal Pradesh” Published in The Hindu on 18th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance: India and China bilateral relations News- Recently, China renamed 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh. Contents1 What are other examples of renaming of places in aline territories by… Continue reading Chinese shenanigans on Arunachal Pradesh
Mangrove Pittas: First-ever census finds 179 mangrove pitta birds in two coastal Odisha districts
Source: The post is based on the article “First-ever census finds 179 mangrove pitta birds in two coastal Odisha districts” published in The Hindu on 18th April 2023 What is the News? A first ever census of mangrove pitta birds was conducted in two coastal districts of Odisha where a total of 179 individual mangrove… Continue reading Mangrove Pittas: First-ever census finds 179 mangrove pitta birds in two coastal Odisha districts
Proper legislative system needs to be adopted: NCPCR
Source: The post is based on the article “Proper legislative system needs to be adopted: NCPCR” published in The Hindu on 18th April 2023 What is the News? The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has moved the Supreme Court opposing granting of adoption rights to same-sex couples. Why did NCPCR oppose granting… Continue reading Proper legislative system needs to be adopted: NCPCR
Global Buddhist Summit: India to host summit on Buddhism
Source: The post is based on the article “India to host summit on Buddhism” published in The Hindu on 18th April 2023 What is the News? India will host an International summit on Buddhism. What is the Global Buddhist Summit? Organized by: Ministry of Culture and the International Buddhist Confederation Aim: To find solutions to… Continue reading Global Buddhist Summit: India to host summit on Buddhism
Geothermal Energy: India to build geothermal plant on Chinese border
Source: The post is based on the article “India to build geothermal plant on Chinese border” published in The Hindu on 18th April 2023 What is the News? India plans to build a major geothermal power plant in Arunachal Pradesh just across the border from where China is setting one up. This will be the… Continue reading Geothermal Energy: India to build geothermal plant on Chinese border
Same-sex marriage: The only natural and just way forward
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Same-sex marriage: The only natural and just way forward” published in the Indian Express on 18th April 2023. “Same-sex marriage is a ‘mere urban elitist view’: Government to SC” published in The Hindu on 18th April 2023 Syllabus: GS – 2: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the… Continue reading Same-sex marriage: The only natural and just way forward
