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

Panel on MSP, Natural Farming setup

Source: The post is based on the article “Panel on MSP, Natural Farming setup” published in The Hindu on 19th July 2022. What is the News? The Government of India has constituted a committee to look into the issues of minimum support price(MSP), Natural Farming and Crop diversification.  About the Committee on MSP, Natural Farming… Continue reading Panel on MSP, Natural Farming setup

Only 50% farmers benefited from farm loan waivers, finds study

Source: The post is based on the article “Only 50% farmers benefited from farm loan waivers, finds study” published in The Hindu on 18th July 2022. What is the News? State Bank of India’s researchers have conducted a study on the Farm Loan Waivers Scheme announced by different states. What are the key findings of… Continue reading Only 50% farmers benefited from farm loan waivers, finds study

Sharing power with the next generations

Source: This post is based on the article “Sharing power with the next generations” published in The Hindu on 19th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Relevance: About the inter-generational justice. News: The recent Ukraine crisis highlighted that the institutions of global governance which were supposed to guarantee… Continue reading Sharing power with the next generations

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization and its stature in the modern world

Source: The post is based on the article “The Shanghai Cooperation Organization and its stature in the modern world” published in The Hindu on 19th July 2022. What is the News? Iran and Belarus could soon become the newest members of the China and Russia-backed Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO). What is Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO)? Click Here… Continue reading The Shanghai Cooperation Organization and its stature in the modern world

Four-day work week: The five-day work week might be fading away

Source: This post is based on the article “The five-day work week might be fading away” published in The Hindu on 19th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth. Relevance: About the four-day work week. News: The idea of a four-day week against the usual 40-hour, five-day… Continue reading Four-day work week: The five-day work week might be fading away

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