Source– The post is based on the article “More than just an address” published in The Hindu on 14th January 2023. Syllabus: GS2-Polity Relevance: Political System News- The article highlights breach of constitutional convention with respect to special address made by governor. The Governor of Tamil Nadu, R.N. Ravi made constitutional history in the State by… Continue reading More than just an address
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Joshimath sank by 5.4 cm in 12 days, says ISRO report
Source: The post is based on the article “Joshimath sank by 5.4 cm in 12 days, says ISRO report” published in The Hindu on 13th January 2023 What is the News? According to images released by the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) of the Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO), Uttarakhand’s Joshimath has witnessed a rapid subsidence… Continue reading Joshimath sank by 5.4 cm in 12 days, says ISRO report
Kollam is first Constitution literate district
Source: The post is based on the article “Kollam is first Constitution literate district” published in The Hindu on 14th January 2023. What is the News? Kollam will be officially declared India’s first Constitution literate district by Kerala Chief Minister. How was Kollam declared India’s first Constitution literate district? The Constitution Literacy Campaign was launched… Continue reading Kollam is first Constitution literate district
Rajasthan varsity study moots dairy products to combat Alzheimer’s
Source: The post is based on the article “Rajasthan varsity study moots dairy products to combat Alzheimer’s” published in The Hindu on 14th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Alzheimer’s disease?3 What is the concept found by researchers to combat diseases like Alzheimer’s?4 How do dairy products help in combating Alzheimer’s? What… Continue reading Rajasthan varsity study moots dairy products to combat Alzheimer’s
iKnife: New surgical knife detects endometrial cancer within seconds
Source: The post is based on the article “New surgical knife detects endometrial cancer within seconds” published in The Hindu on 13th January 2023. What is the News? Scientists at Imperial College London, UK have proved that a modern surgical knife dubbed iKnife can “smell tumours”, effectively detecting womb or endometrial cancer within seconds. The… Continue reading iKnife: New surgical knife detects endometrial cancer within seconds
Juna Khatiya Site: Gujarat’s Harappan necropolis reveals death rituals of 5,000 years ago
Source: The post is based on the article “Gujarat’s Harappan necropolis reveals death rituals of 5,000 years ago” published in The Hindu on 13th January 2023. What is the News? Excavations at one of the biggest necropolises at Juna Khatiya village (Kutch, Gujarat) show rows of graves with valuable items such as Ceramic pots, beaded… Continue reading Juna Khatiya Site: Gujarat’s Harappan necropolis reveals death rituals of 5,000 years ago
India’s trade deficit with China races beyond $100 bn
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s trade deficit with China races beyond $100 bn” published in The Hindu on 13th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Trade Deficit?3 About Trade Deficit between India and China4 Why is the trade deficit with China growing?5 Why are India’s imports from China… Continue reading India’s trade deficit with China races beyond $100 bn
Bound supremacy – Parliamentary sovereignty isn’t undone by the basic structure doctrine
Source: The post is based on the article “Bound supremacy – Parliamentary sovereignty isn’t undone by the basic structure doctrine” published in The Hindu on 14th January 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary. Relevance: About basic structure doctrine. News: The Vice President of India in 83rd All-India Presiding Officer’s conference… Continue reading Bound supremacy – Parliamentary sovereignty isn’t undone by the basic structure doctrine
Capital stalemate
Source– The post is based on the article “Capital stalemate” published in The Hindu on 13th January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues and challenges pertaining to federal structure Relevance– Issues related to division of powers between centre and states News– The article explains the issue of continuous tussle between Delhi government and Lieutenant governor over their… Continue reading Capital stalemate
Under Constitution, law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all
Source: The post is based on an article “Under Constitution, law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all” published in The Hindu on 13th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: judicial review and related issues News: The Vice-President of India has recently made a statement regarding the power of the court on judicial review.… Continue reading Under Constitution, law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all
