A message for the planners in dealing with the Dragon

Source- The post is based on the article “A message for the planners in dealing with the Dragon” published in “The Hindu” on 19th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance– India and China bilateral relationship News– Recently, China remanded 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh. There was also denial of visas to some… Continue reading A message for the planners in dealing with the Dragon

Women’s reservation in local body polls: Nagaland’s municipal tightrope

Source: The post is based on the article “Nagaland’s municipal tightrope” published in The Hindu on 18th April 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has issued notices to Nagaland chief minister for repealing the Nagaland Municipal Act and violating an undertaking given to the court to roll out 33% reservation for women in… Continue reading Women’s reservation in local body polls: Nagaland’s municipal tightrope

How coastal species are living on plastic debris in the ocean

Source– The post is based on the article “How coastal species are living on plastic debris in the ocean” published in “The Hindu” on 18th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance– Issues related to marine life and marine pollution News– Recently, a study published by researchers from Canada, the Netherlands, and the U.S. have reported… Continue reading How coastal species are living on plastic debris in the ocean

Dealing with extreme heat

Source– The post is based on the article “Dealing with extreme heat” published in “The Hindu” on 17th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster and disaster management Relevance– Heat waves and stress News– The article explains the increasing heat distress in India. What are some data and facts associated with heat stress in India? Around 350… Continue reading Dealing with extreme heat

A culture of cohesion to save young lives on campuses

Source– The post is based on the article “A culture of cohesion to save young lives on campuses” published in “The Hindu” on 18th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education Relevance– Campus suicides and distress among students News– The newspaper reports about young students ending their lives is disturbing.… Continue reading A culture of cohesion to save young lives on campuses

Chinese shenanigans on Arunachal Pradesh

Source– The post is based on the article “Chinese shenanigans on Arunachal Pradesh” Published in The Hindu on 18th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance: India and China bilateral relations News- Recently, China renamed 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh. What are other examples of renaming of places in aline territories by China?… Continue reading Chinese shenanigans on Arunachal Pradesh

Mangrove Pittas: First-ever census finds 179 mangrove pitta birds in two coastal Odisha districts

Source: The post is based on the article “First-ever census finds 179 mangrove pitta birds in two coastal Odisha districts” published in The Hindu on 18th April 2023 What is the News? A first ever census of mangrove pitta birds was conducted in two coastal districts of Odisha where a total of 179 individual mangrove… Continue reading Mangrove Pittas: First-ever census finds 179 mangrove pitta birds in two coastal Odisha districts

Proper legislative system needs to be adopted: NCPCR

Source: The post is based on the article “Proper legislative system needs to be adopted: NCPCR” published in The Hindu on 18th April 2023 What is the News? The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has moved the Supreme Court opposing granting of adoption rights to same-sex couples. Why did NCPCR oppose granting… Continue reading Proper legislative system needs to be adopted: NCPCR

Global Buddhist Summit: India to host summit on Buddhism

Source: The post is based on the article “India to host summit on Buddhism” published in The Hindu on 18th April 2023 What is the News? India will host an International summit on Buddhism. What is the Global Buddhist Summit? Organized by: Ministry of Culture and the International Buddhist Confederation Aim: To find solutions to… Continue reading Global Buddhist Summit: India to host summit on Buddhism

Geothermal Energy: India to build geothermal plant on Chinese border

Source: The post is based on the article “India to build geothermal plant on Chinese border” published in The Hindu on 18th April 2023 What is the News? India plans to build a major geothermal power plant in Arunachal Pradesh just across the border from where China is setting one up. This will be the… Continue reading Geothermal Energy: India to build geothermal plant on Chinese border

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