Source: The post is based on the article “A Foucault pendulum swings inside the new Parliament” published in The Hindu on 29th May 2023 What is the News? The new Parliament building’s one of the key features includes a Foucault pendulum suspended from its ‘Constitutional Gallery’ area. It was designed and installed by the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM),… Continue reading A Foucault pendulum swings inside the new Parliament
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When Roman merchants and soldiers came to Madurai to trade in pepper
Source: The post is based on the article “When Roman merchants and soldiers came to Madurai to trade in pepper” published in The Hindu on 25th May 2023 What is the News? This article discusses the historical trade routes between Roman merchants and the city of Madurai (Pandya Dynasty). What are the historical trade routes between Roman merchants and Madurai?… Continue reading When Roman merchants and soldiers came to Madurai to trade in pepper
Sedition and its roots in rudeness as an offence
Source- The post is based on the article “Sedition and its roots in rudeness as an offence” published in “The Hindu” on 27th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance– Issues related to offensive speech and sedition News- On March 30, the Lahore High Court annulled the offence of ‘sedition’ in the Pakistan Penal code. Around… Continue reading Sedition and its roots in rudeness as an offence
European Union official seeks to allay India’s concerns on ‘carbon tax’
Source: The post is based on the article “European Union official seeks to allay India’s concerns on ‘carbon tax’” published in The Hindu on 27th May 2023 What is the News? European Union’s chief climate negotiator has recently said that Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is not intended to be “protectionist” and only meant to avoid the… Continue reading European Union official seeks to allay India’s concerns on ‘carbon tax’
EU audit finds ‘many weaknesses’ in Indian organic products certification
Source: The post is based on the article “EU audit finds ‘many weaknesses’ in Indian organic products certification” published in The Hindu Business line on 24th May 2023 What is the News? A European Union (EU) audit has found “many weaknesses” in the certification of Indian organic products exported to the EU. What are the findings of… Continue reading EU audit finds ‘many weaknesses’ in Indian organic products certification
Darjeeling to join the list of most polluted cities of West Bengal, reveals study
Source: The post is based on the article “Darjeeling to join the list of most polluted cities of West Bengal, reveals study” published in The Hindu on 27th May 2023 What is the News? A recent study by scientists has revealed that Darjeeling may be on the way to becoming one of the most polluted cities of… Continue reading Darjeeling to join the list of most polluted cities of West Bengal, reveals study
Only six religion options make it to next Census form
Source: The post is based on the article “Only six religion options make it to next Census form” published in The Hindu on 27th May 2023 What is the News? Union Home Minister has recently released a report titled, “The Treatise on Indian Censuses Since 1981.” The report mentioned some changes introduced in the next census. About… Continue reading Only six religion options make it to next Census form
Why do judges recuse themselves?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why do judges recuse themselves?” published in The Hindu on 26th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Relevance: About Recusal of Judges News: Supreme Court judge Justice M.R. Shah has recently refused to recuse himself from hearing a plea… Continue reading Why do judges recuse themselves?
An ordinance, its constitutionality, and scrutiny
Source- The post is based on the article “An ordinance, its constitutionality, and scrutiny” published in “The Hindu” on 26th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues pertaining to federalism Relevance– Constitutional issues related to NCT of Delhi News- Recently, the President of India exercised legislative power to promulgate “The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi… Continue reading An ordinance, its constitutionality, and scrutiny
China constructing model villages opposite the LAC
Source: The post is based on the article “‘China constructing model villages opposite the LAC’” published in The Hindu on 26th May 2023 What is the News? According to official sources, China is continuing to expand the network of model villages, or Xiaokang (moderately prosperous) villages, opposite the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Middle and Eastern sectors. Note:… Continue reading China constructing model villages opposite the LAC
