China remains a formidable challenge, says Navy Chief

Source: The post is based on the article “China remains a formidable challenge, says Navy Chief” published in The Hindu on 20th September 2022. What is the News? The Chief of Naval Staff(CNS) has addressed a seminar titled “Security Challenges” that India faces. What are the key highlights from the seminar? China’s presence in the… Continue reading China remains a formidable challenge, says Navy Chief

The lumpy skin disease

Source: The post is based on an article “The lumpy skin disease” published in The Hindu on 21st September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Relevance: Lumpy Skin Disease and challenges associated with it News: Lumpy Skin Disease has spread in India and it has severe implications on the economy of India. The article discusses the challenges associated with Lumpy Skin Disease… Continue reading The lumpy skin disease

Positioning India in a chaotic world

Source– The post is based on the article “Positioning India in a chaotic world” published in The Hindu on 21th September 2022. Syllabus: GS2- International Relations Relevance– India foreign policy News-The article explains India ‘s new version of non-aligned foreign policy. It also explains the changing geopolitical scenario and the need to re-look at our… Continue reading Positioning India in a chaotic world

ECI seeks restrictions on cash donations to political parties, writes to government

Source: The post is based on the article “ECI seeks restrictions on cash donations to political parties, writes to government” published in The Hindu on 20th September 2022. What is the News? Election Commission of India (ECI) has suggested a number of amendments to RP (Representation of People Act) Act,1951 to increase transparency and accountability… Continue reading ECI seeks restrictions on cash donations to political parties, writes to government

Knowing the killer

Source: The post is based on an article “Knowing the killer” published in The Hindu on 20th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Criminal Justice System in India News:  The article discusses the recent SC judgment on the capital punishment. What has SC said regarding the judgments on death penalty? The Supreme Court has laid down that the death… Continue reading Knowing the killer

Scandinavian social democracy

Source: The post is based on the article “Scandinavian social democracy” published in The Hindu on 20th September 2022. What is the News? The Nordic model of social democracy offers lessons to the developing world including countries like India despite the myriad complexities of diversities. What is the Nordic Model? The Nordic model, also known… Continue reading Scandinavian social democracy

Oil Ministry seeks review of windfall tax, wants certain fields exempted

Source: The post is based on the article “Oil Ministry seeks review of windfall tax, wants certain fields exempted” published in The Hindu on 20th September 2022. What is the News? The Oil Ministry has sought a review of the Windfall Profit tax on domestically-produced crude oil saying it goes against the principle of fiscal… Continue reading Oil Ministry seeks review of windfall tax, wants certain fields exempted

Explained | Will the future of the Commonwealth change?

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Will the future of the Commonwealth change?” published in The Hindu on 20th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Commonwealth?3 Has any country left the commonwealth?4 Which countries are moving towards ending formal ties with monarchs? What is the News? The… Continue reading Explained | Will the future of the Commonwealth change?

The hijab case and the essential practices doctrine

Source: The post is based on the article “The hijab case and the essential practices doctrine” published in The Hindu on 20th September 2022. Syllabus: GS – 2 – Indian Constitution — features, amendments, significant provisions. Relevance: Supreme Court and religious practices. News: The Supreme Court of India is presently hearing arguments on the correctness of a Karnataka… Continue reading The hijab case and the essential practices doctrine

Explained | The ban on the export of broken rice

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | The ban on the export of broken rice” published in The Hindu on 19th September 2022. What is the News? The Government of India has instituted a ban on the export of broken rice. Additionally, it mandated an export duty of 20% on rice in… Continue reading Explained | The ban on the export of broken rice

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