Forest rights and heritage conservation

Source– The post is based on the article “Forest rights and heritage conservation” published in The Hindu on 26th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Environment conservation Relevance– Issues related to protected areas News– The article explains the issues of rights of people in protected areas in Karnataka. It also explains the status of  implementation of the… Continue reading Forest rights and heritage conservation

Constitutional silences, unconstitutional inaction

Source: This post is created based on the article “Constitutional silences, unconstitutional inaction”, published in The Hindu on 26th December 2022. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Indian Polity – Issues related to federal structure Context: Constitution does not prescribe any time limit for Governor to give assent to bills passed by the Legislative Assembly.… Continue reading Constitutional silences, unconstitutional inaction

CPCB report shows fewer polluted river stretches, but worst ones remain unchanged

Source: The post is based on the article “CPCB report shows fewer polluted river stretches, but worst ones remain unchanged” published in The Hindu on 26th December 2022.  What is the News? According to a recent report from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the number of polluted stretches in India’s rivers has fallen from… Continue reading CPCB report shows fewer polluted river stretches, but worst ones remain unchanged

Justice Dept. says raising judges’ retirement age may benefit non-performers

Source: The post is based on the article “Justice Dept. says raising judges’ retirement age may benefit non-performers” published in The Hindu on 26th December 2022.  Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the Department of Justice’s concerns about raising judges’ retirement age?3 What are the recommendations of the department on judicial processes and reforms?4… Continue reading Justice Dept. says raising judges’ retirement age may benefit non-performers

CAG pulls up DRDO for delay in the completion of projects and failure to achieve key parameters

Source: The post is based on the article “CAG pulls up DRDO for delay in the completion of projects and failure to achieve key parameters” published in The Hindu on 24th December 2022 What is the News? The Comptroller and Auditor General(CAG) has submitted a report in Parliament titled “Management and Outcome of Mission Mode… Continue reading CAG pulls up DRDO for delay in the completion of projects and failure to achieve key parameters

What are ‘gelbots?’

Source: The post is based on the article “What are gelbots?” published in The Hindu on 21st December 2022 What is the News? John Hopkins University scientists have built a soft robot named Gelbots. What are Gelbots? Gelbots are made out of gelatin. They are created by 3D printing. They are capable of moving without… Continue reading What are ‘gelbots?’

Centre to provide free ration to poor people for one year under food security law

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre to provide free ration to poor people for one year under food security law” published in The Hindu on 24th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is presently being given under the National Food Security Act(NFSA)?3 What is being changed now?4 What about Pradhan… Continue reading Centre to provide free ration to poor people for one year under food security law

Alleviating the scourge of private healthcare

Source: The post is based on the article “Alleviating the scourge of private healthcare” published in The Hindu on 24th December 2022.  Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to the development and management of health  Relevance: Issues related to affordable and accessible healthcare  News: The article explains the dominant role of the private sector and its dispersed… Continue reading Alleviating the scourge of private healthcare

Fighting cancer – Along with vaccination, screening must be done to detect early signs of HPV

Source: The post is based on an article “Fighting cancer – Along with vaccination, screening must be done to detect early signs of HPV” published in The Hindu on 24th December 2022.  Syllabus: GS 2 – Social Justice Relevance: Measures taken by India to prevent cervical cancer. News: The Indian government has decided to roll out vaccination for… Continue reading Fighting cancer – Along with vaccination, screening must be done to detect early signs of HPV

Reshaping the world’s responses to the terror matrix

Source– The post is based on the article “Reshaping the world’s responses to the terror matrix” published in The Hindu on 23rd December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance– Issues related to global terrorism News– The article explains the changing form of terrorism across the world. It explains the response of world leaders to this… Continue reading Reshaping the world’s responses to the terror matrix

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