Source: This post is based on the article “The NEET conundrum and Tamil Nadu’s steadfast opposition” published in The Hindu on 21st July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Why and how was NEET introduced?3 What was the initial response of states to the NEET exam?4 What are the challenges associated with the NEET Exam?5 What were… Continue reading The NEET conundrum and Tamil Nadu’s steadfast opposition
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CAPFs: children of a lesser God
Source: This post is based on the article “CAPFs: children of a lesser God” published in The Hindu on 21st July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate. Relevance: Recognising the contribution of CAPF personnel. News: In several states of India, the policemen are given step-motherly treatment, but the personnel from… Continue reading CAPFs: children of a lesser God
Revamp India’s school health services
Source: This post is created based on the article “Revamp India’s school health services” published in The Hindu on 21st July 2022. Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Issues related to education Context: After the return of normalization post-pandemic, on the education front, there has been some discourse on ‘learning recovery’. However, the health needs of… Continue reading Revamp India’s school health services
India-Vietnam ties, from strong to stronger
Source: This post is created based on the article “India-Vietnam ties, from strong to stronger” published in The Hindu on 21st July 2022. Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – International Relations Context: The article analyses various dimensions of India-Vietnam relations. India’s external trade (over 90% by volume and 70% by value) is by sea, thus oceans… Continue reading India-Vietnam ties, from strong to stronger
What is a Wormhole?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is a Wormhole?” published in The Hindu on 20th July 2022. What is the News? This article explains the Wormhole. What is a Wormhole? A Wormhole can act as a bridge or a shortcut between two points in curved spacetime which are well separated in practical… Continue reading What is a Wormhole?
Explained| Why is there outrage over the new ‘National Emblem’?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained| Why is there outrage over the new ‘National Emblem’?” published in The Hindu on 20th July 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister has given India a first glimpse of the national emblem atop the new Parliament House coming up as part of the Central… Continue reading Explained| Why is there outrage over the new ‘National Emblem’?
Chile marks a notch in global constitutionalism
Source: This post is based on the article “Chile marks a notch in global constitutionalism” published in The Hindu on 20th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries. Relevance: About the draft Chilean constitution. News: In 2019, Chilean protests revolve around themes such as social inequality, the… Continue reading Chile marks a notch in global constitutionalism
A new legislation that mirrors the old – On Drugs regulations in India
Source: This post is created based on the article “A new legislation that mirrors the old” published in The Hindu on 20th July 2022. Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Social Issues – Issues related to health News: The Union Health Ministry recently published a new draft Bill to replace the antiquated Drugs and Cosmetics Act,… Continue reading A new legislation that mirrors the old – On Drugs regulations in India
Tunnel vision that is endangering India’s history
Source: This post is created based on the article “Tunnel vision that is endangering India’s history” published in The Hindu on 20th July 2022. Syllabus: GS Paper 1 – Art and Architecture in India Context: The article criticizes the planned revision to Section 20 of the ‘Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains’ Act. Section… Continue reading Tunnel vision that is endangering India’s history
No inner-party democracy
Source: This post is based on the article “No inner-party democracy” published in The Hindu on 20th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries. Relevance: Inner-party democracy in India and the UK. News: Recently, the British Conservative Party ousted their leader Boris Johnson. The incident showcases the… Continue reading No inner-party democracy
