Source: The post is based on the article “Women officers in command soon” published in The Hindu on 19th January 2023. What is the News? The Army has begun the process for the selection of women officers for command postings in the rank of Colonel, which has so far been the domain of male officers.… Continue reading Women officers in command soon
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Check, do not cross – Government should work towards systemic reform; not attack the judiciary
Source: The post is based on an article “Check, do not cross – Government should work towards systemic reform; not attack the judiciary” published in The Hindu on 19th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Contents0.0.0.1 Relevance: issues associated with the Collegium system1 What are some demands of the central government asked in the letter?2 What… Continue reading Check, do not cross – Government should work towards systemic reform; not attack the judiciary
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
