Source: The post is based on the article Testing the South’s Patience published in The Times of India on 3rd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Indian Polity – Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. News: The article talks about India’s Finance Commission deciding tax sharing… Continue reading On 16th Finance Commission – Finance Testing the South’s Patience
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On ICMR data breach – Thieves & Servers
Source: This post on the ICMR data breach has been created based on the article “Thieves & Servers” published in The Times of India on 2nd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security – Basics of cyber security. News: This article discusses the recent breach of healthcare data with the ICMR. A detailed… Continue reading On ICMR data breach – Thieves & Servers
On the challenges faced by the Infromation Commission – Rescue RTI
Source: The post on the challenges faced by the Infromation Commission is based on the article “Rescue RTI- Long-unfilled vacancies in information commissions are a sureshot way to kill a good law” published in “The Times of India” on 1st November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Indian Polity – Statutory, regulatory and various… Continue reading On the challenges faced by the Infromation Commission – Rescue RTI
Researchers activate world’s tiniest coin-sized particle accelerator
Source: The post is based on the article “Researchers activate world’s tiniest coin-sized particle accelerator published in “TOI” on 31st October 2023 Why in the News? Researchers have activated the world’s smallest particle accelerator called Nanophotonic electron accelerator(NEA). What are Particle Accelerators? A particle accelerator is a machine that accelerates elementary particles, such as electrons… Continue reading Researchers activate world’s tiniest coin-sized particle accelerator
On India’s stance in the UN on the Israel-Palestine Conflict – India’s vote on UN resolution marks a new realism in Middle East policy; No Error On Terror
Source: This post on India’s stance in the UN on the Israel-Palestine Conflict has been created based on the articles “India’s vote on UN resolution marks a new realism in Middle East policy” and “No Error On Terror” published in The Indian Express and The Times of India respectively on 30th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus… Continue reading On India’s stance in the UN on the Israel-Palestine Conflict – India’s vote on UN resolution marks a new realism in Middle East policy; No Error On Terror
What is Thallium and why murderers use this poison
Source: The post is based on the article “What is Thallium and why murderers use this poison” published in “TOI” on 30th October 2023 Why in the News? An agricultural scientist in Maharashtra has used Thallium to poison her in-laws. What is Thallium? Specification Details Discovered by Sir William Crookes in 1861 Characteristics (1)It does… Continue reading What is Thallium and why murderers use this poison
Rising tiger no. pushing Amangarh leopards into human habitations
Source: The post is based on the article “Rising tiger no. pushing Amangarh leopards into human habitations” published in “TOI” on 30th October 2023 Why in the News? The tiger population at the Amangarh Tiger Reserve has increased from 21 mature tigers and six cubs in 2021 to 28 mature tigers and four cubs now.… Continue reading Rising tiger no. pushing Amangarh leopards into human habitations
On Labour Productivity in India- NRN Gets It Wrong
Source: The post on labour productivity in India is based on the article “NRN Gets It Wrong- Working long hours doesn’t increase productivity” published in “The Times of India” on 28th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy – Employment and labour productivity. News: The article discusses India’s low productivity as highlighted… Continue reading On Labour Productivity in India- NRN Gets It Wrong
On Abortion Rights – Judges & doctors, listen
Source: The post on Abortion Rights is based on the article “Judges & Doctors, Listen– A recent SC judgment shows why Indian medical boards must be made aware of scientific evidence on the impact of forcing women to continue an unwanted pregnancy” published in “The Times of India” on 27th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic:… Continue reading On Abortion Rights – Judges & doctors, listen
On India-Qatar relations – Qatar Questions
Source: This post on India-Qatar relations has been created based on the article “Qatar Questions” published in The Times of India on 27th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations — Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. News: This article discusses the recent challenge for Indian… Continue reading On India-Qatar relations – Qatar Questions
