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
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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
Fossil and time: On the draft Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics bill
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
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
