Source– The post is based on the article “Reigning over the capital, from above” published in The Hindu on 16th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein. Relevance– Municipal governance News– It has been more than a month since the election results to the Delhi Municipal… Continue reading Reigning over the capital, from above
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India’s Sri Lankan refugees need fair consideration
Source– The post is based on the article “India’s Sri Lankan refugees need fair consideration” published in The Hindu on 16th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance– Issues related to refugees News– The article explains the issues of Tamil refugees in India Contents1 What is the status of Tamil refugees and policy priorities of… Continue reading India’s Sri Lankan refugees need fair consideration
A manifesto for tackling the silent pandemic of AMR
Source– The post is based on the article “A manifesto for tackling the silent pandemic of AMR” published in The Hindu on 16th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance– Various diseases and treatments News– As the current G-20 president, and as a vulnerable country, India has a key role in ensuring that AMR… Continue reading A manifesto for tackling the silent pandemic of AMR
Post-retirement appointments: a danger to judicial independence
Source– The post is based on the article “Post-retirement appointments: a danger to judicial independence” published in The Hindu on 16th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Judiciary Relevance– Appointment of judges News– Justice S. Abdul Nazeer has been appointed Governor of Andhra Pradesh Within a month of retiring from the Supreme Court of India. Since 2014,… Continue reading Post-retirement appointments: a danger to judicial independence
Explained | Taxing windfall profits of oil companies
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Taxing windfall profits of oil companies” published in The Hindu on 16th February 2023 What is the News? The Union government has hiked the windfall profit tax levied on domestically-produced crude oil as well as on the export of diesel and aviation turbine fuel(ATF). What… Continue reading Explained | Taxing windfall profits of oil companies
With an eye on China, Union Cabinet clears 7 ITBP battalions
Source: The post is based on the article “With an eye on China, Union Cabinet clears 7 ITBP battalions” published in The Hindu on 16th February 2023 What is the News? Cabinet Committee on Security(CCS) has approved the raising of seven new battalions of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police(ITBP) force. What is the Indo-Tibetan Border Police… Continue reading With an eye on China, Union Cabinet clears 7 ITBP battalions
China must take a haircut on its loans to poor countries, says India’s G20 Sherpa
Source: The post is based on the article “China must take a haircut on its loans to poor countries, says India’s G20 Sherpa” published in The Hindu on 16th February 2023. What is the News? India’s G20 Sherpa has said that China must agree to take a haircut on its loans to poor countries and… Continue reading China must take a haircut on its loans to poor countries, says India’s G20 Sherpa
Shaping a more disabled-friendly digital ecosystem
Source– The post is based on the article “Shaping a more disabled-friendly digital ecosystem” published in The Hindu on 15th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population Relevance– Issues related to persons with disability News– The article explains the issue of accessibility of digital space for persons with disabilities. What are some statistics… Continue reading Shaping a more disabled-friendly digital ecosystem
Ladakh, a fragile region, needs autonomy
Source– The post is based on the article “Ladakh, a fragile region, needs autonomy” published in The Hindu on 15th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Devolution of power and finances up to local level Relevance– Regional political issues News– The residents of Ladakh are agitating to pursue their demand for special constitutional Status. What is the… Continue reading Ladakh, a fragile region, needs autonomy
Education, more than wealth, determines women’s marital age
Source: The post is based on the article “Education, more than wealth, determines women’s marital age” published in The Hindu on 15th February 2023. What is the News? The Assam government is cracking down on child marriage and has registered over 4,000 cases just this year alone. What are the factors that determine women’s marital… Continue reading Education, more than wealth, determines women’s marital age
