Source: The post is based on the article “Fossil and time: On the draft Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics bill” published in The Hindu on 15th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Relevance: About Draft Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics bill.… Continue reading Fossil and time: On the draft Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics bill
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Mayoral polls: nominated members can’t vote, says SC
Source: The post is based on the article “Mayoral polls: nominated members can’t vote, says SC” published in The Hindu on 14th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Aldermen?3 What was the case in the Supreme Court about?4 What did the Supreme Court say? What is the News? The Supreme Court has… Continue reading Mayoral polls: nominated members can’t vote, says SC
SC upholds the constitution of the J&K Delimitation Commission, extension of tenure of its chairperson
Source: The post is based on the article “SC upholds the constitution of the J&K Delimitation Commission, extension of tenure of its chairperson” published in The Hindu on 14th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Delimitation?3 What was the case about?4 What was the judgment given by the court? What is the… Continue reading SC upholds the constitution of the J&K Delimitation Commission, extension of tenure of its chairperson
Draft Bill vests powers entirely in Geological Survey of India, say expert
Source: The post is based on the article “Draft Bill vests powers entirely in Geological Survey of India, say expert” published in The Hindu on 14th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the Bill?3 What are the Key Provisions of the Bill?4 What are the concerns with the Bill?5… Continue reading Draft Bill vests powers entirely in Geological Survey of India, say expert
Health Ministry launches nationwide campaign to combat filariasis
Source: The post is based on the article “Health Ministry launches nationwide campaign to combat filariasis” published in The Hindu on 14th February 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign aimed at ending filariasis disease. What is Filariasis? Lymphatic filariasis commonly… Continue reading Health Ministry launches nationwide campaign to combat filariasis
Honour of office: On new Governors of States appointed by the Centre
Source: The post is based on the article “Honour of office: On new Governors of States appointed by the Centre” published in The Hindu on 14th February 2023. “The Express View on the governors’ reshuffle: Raj Bhavan Dharma” published in the Indian Express on 14th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Structure, organization and functioning of the… Continue reading Honour of office: On new Governors of States appointed by the Centre
Constitutional oath is not a mere formality
Source– The post is based on the article “Constitutional oath is not a mere formality” published in The Hindu on 14th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Judiciary Relevance– Appointment of judges News– Recently, the appointment of Justice Gowri as SC judge has been in controversy due to hate speech given by her in the past What… Continue reading Constitutional oath is not a mere formality
House rules and the weapon of expunction
Source– The post is based on the article “House rules and the weapon of expunction” published in The Hindu on 14th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Parliament and state legislatures- Conduct of business Relevance– Rules and procedures of Parliament News– Recently, portions of the speeches made by some Opposition politicians in Parliament were expunged. What are… Continue reading House rules and the weapon of expunction
Hill or city, urban planning cannot be an afterthought
Source– The post is based on the article “Hill or city, urban planning cannot be an afterthought” published in The Hindu on 14th February 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Urbanisation. GS3- Disaster management Relevance– Urban planning for disaster resilience News– Recently, land subsidence took place in Joshimath due to heavy pressure on land and water. What are… Continue reading Hill or city, urban planning cannot be an afterthought
The demand for a Greater Tipraland by the TIPRA Motha
Source: The post is based on the article “The demand for a Greater Tipraland by the TIPRA Motha” published in The Hindu on 13th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: Demand for new statehood News: The Tipraha Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance (TIPRA) Motha has come up with the demand for a Greater Tipraland in the… Continue reading The demand for a Greater Tipraland by the TIPRA Motha
