Panch prans for a better India

Source: The post is based on the article “Panch prans for a better India” published in The Hindu on 20th August 2022. What is the News? Recently, the Prime Minister laid out Panch Pran (Five Vows) to be completed by 2047 when India celebrates 100 years of Independence. What are these Panch Pran? These include, 1) Moving forward… Continue reading Panch prans for a better India

End this asymmetrical conflict over ‘freebies’

Source: The post is based on the article “End this asymmetrical conflict over ‘freebies’” published in The Hindu on 20th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. Relevance: Distribution of freebies. News: Recently, the Supreme Court recommended constituting an expert… Continue reading End this asymmetrical conflict over ‘freebies’

Great Indian Bustards adapt to produce 2-egg clutch

Source: The post is based on the article “Great Indian Bustards adapt to produce 2-egg clutch” published in The Hindu on 19th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 About Great Indian Bustard3 How did the Great Indian Bustard lay two eggs at a time?4 What is Desert National Park? What is the News? Great… Continue reading Great Indian Bustards adapt to produce 2-egg clutch

Should there be limits on ‘freebies’?

Source: The post is based on the following articles “Should there be limits on ‘freebies’?” published in The Hindu on 19th August 2022. “Freebies In Our Bonnet” published in The Times of India on 19th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these… Continue reading Should there be limits on ‘freebies’?

Hard truths about India’s labour reforms

Source: The post is based on the article “Hard truths about India’s labour reforms” published in The Hindu on 19th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Relevance: About the impact of labour reforms. News: While the numbers of Indian billionaires increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds… Continue reading Hard truths about India’s labour reforms

Arctic amplification: What is causing Arctic warming?

Source: The post is based on the article “What is causing Arctic warming?” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 1 – geographical features and their location changes in critical geographical features (including water bodies and ice-caps). Relevance: About the Polar and Arctic amplification. News: A recent study points out that the Arctic is heating… Continue reading Arctic amplification: What is causing Arctic warming?

Facilitating adoption in India: Finding a home

Source: The post is based on the article “Finding a home” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – mechanisms, laws, institutions, and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Relevance: About facilitating adoption in India. News: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances and Law and Justice have tabled… Continue reading Facilitating adoption in India: Finding a home

Government lost ₹8,000 crore due to five cases: NITI Aayog

Source: The post is based on the article “Government lost ₹8,000 crore due to five cases: NITI Aayog” published in The Hindu on 16th August 2022. What is the News? Niti Aayog has commissioned a report titled “Economic Impact of Select Decisions of the Supreme Court and National Green Tribunal of India”. What is the… Continue reading Government lost ₹8,000 crore due to five cases: NITI Aayog

Voters prefer to earn a dignified earning over freebies: Supreme Court

Source: The post is based on the article “Voters prefer to earn a dignified earning over freebies: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the Supreme Court’s views on Freebies?3 Freebies vs Welfare Measures4 Constitution on welfare measures What is the News? The Supreme Court… Continue reading Voters prefer to earn a dignified earning over freebies: Supreme Court

Data opportunity at the G20

Source: The post is based on the article “Data opportunity at the G20” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Relevance: About regulating data within territories. News: The global politics of data is rapidly evolving.… Continue reading Data opportunity at the G20

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