Election Commissioner shouldn’t be a ‘yes-man’: Supreme Court

Source: The post is based on the article “Election Commissioner shouldn’t be a ‘yes-man’: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 24th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the constitutional status of Election Commissioners?3 About the case4 What was the Supreme Court’s view on the independence of the Election Commission? What is the News?… Continue reading Election Commissioner shouldn’t be a ‘yes-man’: Supreme Court

400th birth anniversary of Assam’s war hero Lachit Borphukan to be celebrated

Source: The post is based on the article “400th birth anniversary of Assam’s war hero Lachit Borphukan to be celebrated” published in The Hindu on 23rd November. What is the News? A three-day celebration of the 400th birth anniversary of the legendary Assamese general and folk hero Lachit Borphukan began in New Delhi on November… Continue reading 400th birth anniversary of Assam’s war hero Lachit Borphukan to be celebrated

Are El Niño-La Niña weather patterns changing?

Source: The post is based on the article “Are El Niño-La Niña weather patterns changing?” published in The Hindu on 24th November. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are El Nino and La Nina?3 What is the impact of El Nino and La Nina?4 What is the effect of El Nino and La Nina on… Continue reading Are El Niño-La Niña weather patterns changing?

Move to change ‘cumbersome’ procedure for inclusion on ST list is put on hold

Source: The post is based on the article “Move to change ‘cumbersome’ procedure for inclusion on ST list is put on hold” published in The Hindu on 23rd November. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the current procedure for adding communities to the ST list?3 What are the problems with the current procedure?4 What… Continue reading Move to change ‘cumbersome’ procedure for inclusion on ST list is put on hold

Lifestyle diseases among top killers in tribal districts: ICMR

Source: The post is based on the article “Lifestyle diseases among top killers in tribal districts: ICMR” published in The Hindu on 24th November. What is the News? A survey carried out by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has found that lifestyle diseases are among the top killers in tribal districts. What are… Continue reading Lifestyle diseases among top killers in tribal districts: ICMR

Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement with Australia will significantly open up opportunities for Indian businesses: Piyush Goyal

Source: The post is based on the article “Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement with Australia will significantly open up opportunities for Indian businesses: Piyush Goyal” published in The Hindu on 22nd November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement(ECTA) signed between India and Australia?3 Key Provisions of the… Continue reading Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement with Australia will significantly open up opportunities for Indian businesses: Piyush Goyal

Supreme Court calls out Centre over short tenures of Chief Election Commissioners

Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court calls out Centre over short tenures of Chief Election Commissioners” published in The Hindu on 23rd November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the case about?3 What were the observations made by the Supreme Court?4 What is the suggestion given by the Supreme… Continue reading Supreme Court calls out Centre over short tenures of Chief Election Commissioners

Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site: Tamil Nadu gets its first biodiversity heritage site

Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu gets its first biodiversity heritage site” published in The Hindu on 23rd November 2022. What is the News? The Tamil Nadu government has declared the first biodiversity heritage site in the State named Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site. About Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage… Continue reading Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site: Tamil Nadu gets its first biodiversity heritage site

Deglobalisation poses a climate threat that demands attention

Source– The post is based on the article “Deglobalisation poses a climate threat that demands attention” published in the Hindu on 23rd November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Environment degradation News- The article explains the impacts of deglobalisation on efforts to fight climate change. What are the impacts of degobalisation on fighting against climate change? Mitigation– Climate… Continue reading Deglobalisation poses a climate threat that demands attention

The ‘India pole’ in international politics

Source– The post is based on the article “The ‘India pole’ in international politics” published in The Hindu on 23rd November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance: Foreign policy of India News- The article explains the Indian foreign policy. Contents1 Why is India reluctant to take sides in international affairs?2 What are the priorities of… Continue reading The ‘India pole’ in international politics

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