Source– The post is based on the article “India, its SDG pledge goal, and the strategy to apply” published in “The Hindu” on 1st May 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Poverty and developmental issues. GS2- Governance Relevance: Women in politics News- The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi expressed concern that progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) seems to… Continue reading India, its SDG pledge goal, and the strategy to apply
Tag: the hindu
Stray dogs and poor waste management
Source– The post is based on the article “Stray dogs and poor waste management” published in “The Hindu” on 1st May 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Urbanisation, GS 3 – Human – Wildlife Conflict Relevance– issue of Stray dogs in urban areas News– In April, a 65-year-old woman in Srinagar was attacked by street dogs outside her… Continue reading Stray dogs and poor waste management
The erosion of hard-won labour rights
Source– The post is based on the article “The erosion of hard-won labour rights” published in “The Hindu” on 1st May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2– Issues associated with human resources – Relevance– Issues related to labour rights News– The article explains the issues of dilution of labour rights by some states. What are some historical… Continue reading The erosion of hard-won labour rights
The women’s reservation Bill cannot wait any longer
Source– The post is based on the article “The women’s reservation Bill cannot wait any longer” published in “The Hindu” on 29th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance: Women in politics News- It is disheartening to witness that even 75 years after Independence, Parliament lacks substantial representation of women, with women holding just 14% of… Continue reading The women’s reservation Bill cannot wait any longer
Government mulls unified airport security akin to Transportation Security Administration in U.S.
Source: The post is based on the article “Government mulls unified airport security akin to Transportation Security Administration in U.S.” published in The Hindu on 29th April 2023 What is the News? The Government of India is considering the creation of a unified security force for all airports in the country — along the lines… Continue reading Government mulls unified airport security akin to Transportation Security Administration in U.S.
Register FIRs against hate speech even in absence of complaints, Supreme Court directs States
Source: The post is based on the article “Register FIRs against hate speech even in absence of complaints, Supreme Court directs States” published in The Hindu on 29th April 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed all States to suo motu register FIRs on hate speech incidents and proceed against offenders without… Continue reading Register FIRs against hate speech even in absence of complaints, Supreme Court directs States
Govt. moots star rating system for water taps, sanitary fixtures
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. moots star rating system for water taps, sanitary fixtures” published in The Hindu on 29th April 2023 What is the News? The Central Government is in the process of bringing in a star rating system for water fixtures similar to the ratings of electrical appliances. About… Continue reading Govt. moots star rating system for water taps, sanitary fixtures
Call to protect historically significant structures at Thirunelly temple
Source: The post is based on the article “Call to protect historically significant structures at Thirunelly temple” published in The Hindu on 27th April 2023 What is the News? Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has urged the government to conserve the historically significant structures, including the 600-year-old ‘Vilakkumadom’, at Sree Mahavishnu… Continue reading Call to protect historically significant structures at Thirunelly temple
What are seamounts?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are seamounts?” published in The Hindu on 28th April 2023 What is the News? Scientists have reported finding 19,325 new seamounts after poring through new high-resolution data. A 2011 census had already mapped 24,000 seamounts across the world’s oceans. What are Seamounts? A seamount is an… Continue reading What are seamounts?
None too soon: On Governor’s and the judiciary’s reminder on Bills
Source: The post is based on the article “None too soon: On Governor’s and the judiciary’s reminder on Bills” published in The Hindu on 29th April 2023. Syllabus: GS-2: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary. Relevance: About the challenges associated with the power of the governor. News: The Supreme Court has reminded… Continue reading None too soon: On Governor’s and the judiciary’s reminder on Bills
