The 17th Lok Sabha is likely to be the shortest since 1952

Source: The post is based on the article “The 17th Lok Sabha is likely to be the shortest since 1952” published in The Hindu on 12th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 How much has the 17th Lok Sabha functioned so far?3 About the Latest Budget session of the 17th Lok Sabha4 Debates in… Continue reading The 17th Lok Sabha is likely to be the shortest since 1952

Building safeguards – Misuse of detention power renders need to stick to procedure paramount

Source: The post is based on the article “Building safeguards – Misuse of detention power renders need to stick to procedure paramount” published in The Hindu on 12th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.. Relevance: About preventive detention cases. News:… Continue reading Building safeguards – Misuse of detention power renders need to stick to procedure paramount

As the Ukraine war grinds on, Russia, India seek ways to keep defence trade afloat

Source: The post is based on the article “As the Ukraine war grinds on, Russia, India seek ways to keep defence trade afloat” published in The Hindu on 11th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations Relevance: concerns associated with import payments to Russia News: Russia is currently facing problems with India in resolving payment problems… Continue reading As the Ukraine war grinds on, Russia, India seek ways to keep defence trade afloat

Do the wealthy influence policy-making more across all forms of democracy?

Source- The post is based on the article “Do the wealthy influence policy-making more across all forms of democracy?” published in “The Hindu” on 11th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- polity Relevance– Issues related to democracy News– The article explains the study ‘Affluence and Influence in a Social Democracy’ published in American Political Science Review (2023).… Continue reading Do the wealthy influence policy-making more across all forms of democracy?

A crucial six months for India-U.S. ties

Source- The post is based on the article “A crucial six months for India-U.S. ties” published in “The Hindu” on 11th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance– India and US bilateral relationship News– The next six months are going to be crucial for India-U.S. ties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to… Continue reading A crucial six months for India-U.S. ties

Right lessons – on NCERT Syllabus Revision

Source- The post is based on the article “Right lessons” published in “The Hindu” on 11th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education Relevance– Issues related to syllabus and curriculum News– Recently, controversy has been created by revision in NCERT textbooks. Read more – NCERT Textbook Revision Why do textbooks… Continue reading Right lessons – on NCERT Syllabus Revision

States’ subsidy accounting must be transparent: CAG

Source: The post is based on the article “States’ subsidy accounting must be transparent: CAG” published in The Hindu on 11th April 2023 What is the News? The Comptroller & Auditor General (CAG) of India has addressed the Annual Accountant General’s Conclave. What are the key highlights from his address? Firstly, States must take measures… Continue reading States’ subsidy accounting must be transparent: CAG

Burning bright – India must balance conservation efforts with the rights of forest dwellers”

Source: The post is based on the article “Burning bright – India must balance conservation efforts with the rights of forest dwellers” published in The Hindu on 11th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About tiger population. News: Recently, the government released the 5th cycle of India’s Tiger Census. Based on the survey, the… Continue reading Burning bright – India must balance conservation efforts with the rights of forest dwellers”

Centre told to frame policy for menstrual hygiene in schools

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre told to frame policy for menstrual hygiene in schools” published in The Hindu on 11th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Why is there inadequate Menstrual Hygiene?3 What are the impacts of Inadequate Menstrual Hygiene?4 What are the steps that should be taken to promote… Continue reading Centre told to frame policy for menstrual hygiene in schools

President marks 30 years of Project Elephant at Kaziranga

Source: The post is based on the article “President marks 30 years of Project Elephant at Kaziranga” published in The Hindu on 11th April 2023 What is the News? The President of India took part in Gaj Utsav at Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) in Assam to mark 30 years of Project Elephant.… Continue reading President marks 30 years of Project Elephant at Kaziranga

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