Anthropological Survey of India builds tribal hut replicas to promote unique heritage

Source: The post is based on the article “Anthropological Survey of India builds tribal hut replicas to promote unique heritage” published in The Hindu on 7th November 2022.  What is the News? To showcase the heritage of tribal communities, the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) has recreated the huts of several communities at its different… Continue reading Anthropological Survey of India builds tribal hut replicas to promote unique heritage

Centre issues alert on illegal stay of Bangladeshi nationals

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre issues alert on illegal stay of Bangladeshi nationals” published in The Hindu on 7th November 2022.  What is the News? The government of India has issued an alert on the illegal stay of Bangladeshi nationals in India.  Directors General of Police of States/Union Territories has been… Continue reading Centre issues alert on illegal stay of Bangladeshi nationals

First amendment to Constitution challenged: What happened in SC in 1950 that provoked Nehru to amend Article 19(2)?

Source: The post is based on the article “First amendment to Constitution challenged: What happened in SC in 1950 that provoked Nehru to amend Article 19(2)?” published in The Hindu on 7th November 2022.  What is the News? The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a plea challenging the expansion of restrictions to the fundamental… Continue reading First amendment to Constitution challenged: What happened in SC in 1950 that provoked Nehru to amend Article 19(2)?

The Falcon Heavy launch: the most powerful operational rocket in the world

Source: The post is based on the article “The Falcon Heavy launch: the most powerful operational rocket in the world” published in The Hindu on 7th November 2022.  Contents1 What is the News?2 About the launch of the recent Falcon Heavy rocket3 What are the specifications of the Falcon Heavy rocket?4 What is the significance of… Continue reading The Falcon Heavy launch: the most powerful operational rocket in the world

Explained | Can convicted legislators be disqualified from the Assembly?

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Can convicted legislators be disqualified from the Assembly?” published in The Hindu on 3rd November 2022.  Contents1 What is the News? 2 When does conviction attract disqualification? 3 Is there legal protection for legislators against disqualification? 4 Can the disqualification be removed?  What is the News?  Two legislators from Uttar Pradesh were… Continue reading Explained | Can convicted legislators be disqualified from the Assembly?

A brush for change

Source: The post is based on the article “A brush for change” published in The Hindu on 4th November 2022.  What is the News?  24 artists have attempted to draw attention to the severity of climate change, at a time when experts are preparing for COP27 in Egypt.  What are the art forms drawn by artists to draw attention… Continue reading A brush for change

Remote voting-Shorter term overseas migrants should be able to avail the postal ballot system

Source: The post is based on the article “Remote voting-Shorter term overseas migrants should be able to avail the postal ballot system” published in The Hindu on 5th November 2022.  Syllabus: GS2- Salient features of the Representation of People Act  Relevance: Voting system. News: The article explains the issue of allowing postal ballot facility to… Continue reading Remote voting-Shorter term overseas migrants should be able to avail the postal ballot system

The real issue at COP27 is energy security

Source: The post is based on the article “The real issue at COP27 is energy security” published in The Hindu on 5th November 2022.  Syllabus: GS3 – Environment  Relevance: Climate change and associated issues  News: The article explains the global energy inequality across the world.  Contents1 What are issues related to climate change negotiations? 2 What… Continue reading The real issue at COP27 is energy security

Non-Proliferation Treaty to ban fossil fuels: Vanuatu’s big plea does little to arrest climate change

Source: The post is based on the article “Vanuatu’s big plea does little to arrest climate change” published in The Hindu on 4th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Climate change Relevance: About the Non-Proliferation Treaty to ban fossil fuels. News: The President of Vanuatu, a small Pacific island, wanted the UN General Assembly to adopt a universal… Continue reading Non-Proliferation Treaty to ban fossil fuels: Vanuatu’s big plea does little to arrest climate change

Tokhü Emong Bird Count(TEBC): Beyond Amur falcons: Nagaland to undertake first bird count

Source: The post is based on the article “Beyond Amur falcons: Nagaland to undertake first bird count” published in The Hindu on 4th November 2022. What is the News? Nagaland is undertaking the first avian documentation exercise called Tokhü Emong Bird Count(TEBC). This exercise aims to go beyond the documentation of Amur falcons, the migratory… Continue reading Tokhü Emong Bird Count(TEBC): Beyond Amur falcons: Nagaland to undertake first bird count

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