After the floods, Bengaluru needs to clean up its act

Source: The post is based on an article “After the floods, Bengaluru needs to clean up its act” published in The Hindu on 30th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Relevance: concerns associated with corruption and measures to tackle them News:  Bengaluru’s floods have gone but they have left difficulties for the people. Difficulties such as flying of the dust in… Continue reading After the floods, Bengaluru needs to clean up its act

UNESCO launches list documenting 50 iconic Indian heritage textiles

Source: The post is based on the article “UNESCO launches list documenting 50 iconic Indian heritage textiles” published in The Hindu on 30th September 2022. What is the News? UNESCO has released a list of 50 exclusive and iconic heritage textile crafts of India under the title “Handmade for the 21st Century: Safeguarding Traditional Indian… Continue reading UNESCO launches list documenting 50 iconic Indian heritage textiles

Supreme Court’s abortion ruling

Source: This post is based on the following articles: a. “Supreme Court’s abortion ruling” published in Indian Express on 30th September 2022. b. “Doctors need not report identity of minors seeking abortion, says Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 30th September 2022. c. ​​”Supreme Court axes 51-year-old curb, single women get equal abortion rights”… Continue reading Supreme Court’s abortion ruling

Talent, recognition – on awards to scientists

Source– The post is based on the article “Talent, recognition” published in The Hindu on 29th September 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance– Importance of awards News– The article explains the rationale behind central government’s proposed move to have a re look at awards, prizes and fellowships. It also explains the issues faced by… Continue reading Talent, recognition – on awards to scientists

In nature’s warning signs, a nudge to riparian states

Source– The post is based on the article “In nature’s warning signs, a nudge to riparian states” published in The Hindu on 29th September 2022. Syllabus: GS2- International Relations Relevance– Hydro Diplomacy News-The article explains the challenges faced by India due to frequent floods in trans-boundary rivers. It also explains the international mechanism to mitigate… Continue reading In nature’s warning signs, a nudge to riparian states

Globe-changing reverberations of the Ukraine war

Source– The post is based on the article “Globe-changing reverberations of the Ukraine war” published in The Hindu on 29th September 2022. Syllabus: GS2- International Relations Relevance– Global impacts of Ukrainian crisis News– The article explains the impacts of Russia-Ukraine powers. It also explains the response of major powers and its implications for future world… Continue reading Globe-changing reverberations of the Ukraine war

Rediscovering the Bay of Bengal

Source: The post is based on an article “Rediscovering the Bay of Bengal” published in The Hindu on 29th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – India and its Neighborhood News: India has also opened the Centre for Bay of Bengal Studies (CBS) at Nalanda University. This shows India’s commitment towards constructive efforts by forming connections and setting up platforms… Continue reading Rediscovering the Bay of Bengal

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) unravels remarkable Archaeological remains in Bandhavgarh Forest Reserve

Source: The post is based on the article “Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) unravels remarkable Archaeological remains in Bandhavgarh Forest Reserve” published in The Hindu on 28th September 2022 What is the News? Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) has discovered remarkable archaeological remains in Madhya Pradesh’s Bandhavgarh Forest Reserve. What has been discovered by ASI at… Continue reading Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) unravels remarkable Archaeological remains in Bandhavgarh Forest Reserve

Energising India-Nepal ties, the hydropower way

Source– The post is based on the article “Energising India-Nepal ties, the hydropower way” published in The Hindu on 28th September 2022. Syllabus: GS2- India and its neighborhood relations Relevance– India Nepal hydro diplomacy News– The article explains the potential of the West and East Seti River projects for India and Nepal. It also talks… Continue reading Energising India-Nepal ties, the hydropower way

Permanent membership of the UNSC is another story

Source: The post is based on an article “Permanent membership of the UNSC is another story” published in The Hindu on 28th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Relevance: issues and challenges associated with the permanent membership of UNSC. Context:  There are talks about the India becoming a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). UNSC remains the only… Continue reading Permanent membership of the UNSC is another story

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