The conflict behind eco-sensitive zones

Source– The post is based on the article “The conflict behind eco-sensitive zones” published in The Hindu on 19th January 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment conservation Relevance– Issues related to protected areas News– The article explains the concept of protected areas and ESZ. It explains the issues related to the concept of ESZ. It also tells… Continue reading The conflict behind eco-sensitive zones

Admonishments that endanger the Constitution

Source– The post is based on the article “Admonishments that endanger the Constitution” published in The Hindu on 19th January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Indian constitution and Basic structure Relevance– Working of the constitution News– The article explains the basic structure and its importance for Indian constitutional structure. It also explains the recent attack of judiciary… Continue reading Admonishments that endanger the Constitution

Survival of the Richest: The India story – India’s richest 1% own more than 40% of total wealth: Oxfam

Source: The post is based on the article “India’s richest 1% own more than 40% of total wealth: Oxfam” published in The Hindu on 18th January 2023. What is the News? Oxfam has released a report  titled “Survival of the Richest: The India story”. What are the key findings of the Survival of the Richest:… Continue reading Survival of the Richest: The India story – India’s richest 1% own more than 40% of total wealth: Oxfam

Spot-bellied eagle owl spotted in A.P.’s Seshachalam forest for the first time

Source: The post is based on the article “Spot-bellied eagle owl spotted in A.P.’s Seshachalam forest for the first time” published in The Hindu on 19th January 2023. What is the News? A wildlife team has stumbled upon a Spot-bellied Eagle Owl (Bubo Nipalensis) for the first time in the Seshachalam forest and for the… Continue reading Spot-bellied eagle owl spotted in A.P.’s Seshachalam forest for the first time

Halteria – Viral nutrition: new study reveals microbes nourished by consuming viruses

Source: The post is based on the article “Viral nutrition: new study reveals microbes nourished by consuming viruses” published in The Hindu on 19th January 2023. Contents0.0.0.1 Halteria – Viral nutrition: new study reveals microbes nourished by consuming viruseshers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have reported that a particular genus of plankton, namely Halteria, can… Continue reading Halteria – Viral nutrition: new study reveals microbes nourished by consuming viruses

ASER 2022: ASER Report flags widening learning gaps

Source: The post is based on the article “ASER Report flags widening learning gaps” published in The Hindu on 19th January 2023. What is the News? Annual Status of Education Report(ASER) 2022 has been released by Pratham, a non-governmental organization. What is the ASER? ASER is a household survey conducted across 616 rural districts covering… Continue reading ASER 2022: ASER Report flags widening learning gaps

A case for reassigning GST to States

Source– The post is based on the article “A case for reassigning GST to States” published in The Hindu on 18th January 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and mobilisation of resources Relevance– Issues related to fiscal policy News- The article explains the fiscal imbalances between centre and states. It explains the need for assigning the… Continue reading A case for reassigning GST to States

The illogical rejection of the idea of South Asia

Source– The post is based on the article “The illogical rejection of the idea of South Asia” published in The Hindu on 18th January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- India and its neighbourhood- Relations Relevance– Regional cooperation in South Asia News- The article explains the challenges and obstacles for regional cooperation in South Asia. It suggests the… Continue reading The illogical rejection of the idea of South Asia

India’s new proposal for migrant voting

Source: The post is based on an article “India’s new proposal for migrant voting” published in The Hindu on 18th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Electoral Reforms in India News: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that it has developed a prototype for a Multi-Constituency Remote Electronic Voting Machine (RVM). However, the ECI could… Continue reading India’s new proposal for migrant voting

New free foodgrain scheme as an illusion, doublespeak

Source– The post is based on the article “New free foodgrain scheme as an illusion, doublespeak” published in The Hindu on 18th January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to poverty and hunger. GS3- Food security Relevance– Food security Act and related schemes News– The article explains the recently announced new version of Pradhan Mantri Garib… Continue reading New free foodgrain scheme as an illusion, doublespeak

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