India’s crushing court backlogs, out-of-the box reform

SouIndia’s crushing court backlogs, out-of-the box reform– The post is based on the article “India’s crushing court backlogs, out-of-the box reform” published in The Hindu on 19th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Judiciary Relevance– Reforms in judicial process News– The article explains the steps needed to overcome the challenge of delays in justice delivery system What… Continue reading India’s crushing court backlogs, out-of-the box reform

2,500-year-old puzzle solved by Indian student

Source: The post is based on the article “2,500-year-old puzzle solved by Indian student” published in The Hindu on 17th December 2022 What is the News? In his PhD thesis, Cambridge scholar Dr Rishi Rajpopat claims to have solved Sanskrit’s biggest puzzle—a grammar problem found in the ‘Ashtadhyayi’, an ancient text written by the scholar… Continue reading 2,500-year-old puzzle solved by Indian student

Lok Sabha clears Bill to include Hattee community in ST list of Himachal Pradesh

Source: The post is based on the article “Lok Sabha clears Bill to include Hattee community in ST list of Himachal Pradesh” published in The Hindu on 16th December 2022 What is the News? Lok Sabha has passed the Bill to include the Hattee community in the Trans-Giri region of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh… Continue reading Lok Sabha clears Bill to include Hattee community in ST list of Himachal Pradesh

Kerala’s five agricultural products get GI Tag

Source: The post is based on the article “Kerala’s five agricultural products get GI Tag” published in The Hindu on 17th December 2022 What is the News? Five agricultural products of Kerala have been granted Geographical Indication (GI) status. Which are the five products from Kerala that have received GI Tag? Attappady Attukombu Avara It… Continue reading Kerala’s five agricultural products get GI Tag

Countering terror: All nations must come together against groups targeting civilians

Source: The post is based on the article “Countering terror: All nations must come together against groups targeting civilians” published in The Hindu on 17th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 3 – linkages of organized crime with terrorism. Relevance: About countering terror threats around the world. News: Recently, India convened the UNSC special briefing on the ‘Global… Continue reading Countering terror: All nations must come together against groups targeting civilians

Is the RTI Act fulfilling its purpose?

Source– The post is based on the article “Is the RTI Act fulfilling its purpose?” published in The Hindu on 16th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Important aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Relevance– Issues related to Good governance News– The article explains the issues related to working of the RTI regime. Is the RTI Act… Continue reading Is the RTI Act fulfilling its purpose?

Reflections on the fading principle of non-intervention

Source– The post is based on the article “Reflections on the fading principle of non-intervention” published in The Hindu on 15th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Separation of powers Relevance– Issues related to working of the constitution News– The article explains the viewpoints on separation of powers put up by the President and Vice-President in their… Continue reading Reflections on the fading principle of non-intervention

Tramjatra event: Come February, 150 years of Kolkata tram to be celebrated by users

Source: The post is based on the article “Come February, 150 years of Kolkata tram to be celebrated by users” published in The Hindu on 15th December 2022 What is the News? Kolkata will witness Tramjatra event that will celebrate 150 years of its iconic tram and renew hope that this non-polluting mode of transport… Continue reading Tramjatra event: Come February, 150 years of Kolkata tram to be celebrated by users

Explained | Kerala Government’s Bills to remove the Governor as Chancellor of State Universities

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Kerala Government’s Bills to remove the Governor as Chancellor of State Universities” published in The Hindu on 15th December 2022 What is the News? Kerala Assembly has passed the University Laws (Amendment) Bill,2022. What are the University Laws (amendment) Bill? The Bill amends the statutes… Continue reading Explained | Kerala Government’s Bills to remove the Governor as Chancellor of State Universities

Curbing air pollution in India needs efforts across South Asia: WB report

Source: The post is based on the article “Curbing air pollution in India needs efforts across South Asia: WB report” published in The Hindu on 15th December 2022 What is the News? The World Bank has released a report titled “Striving for Clean Air: Air Pollution and Public Health in South Asia”. What are the… Continue reading Curbing air pollution in India needs efforts across South Asia: WB report

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