Source: The post is based on the article “Insects outnumber all species on Earth — some beetle groups are as old as dinosaurs” published in TOI on 20th August 2022. What is the News? This article discusses how insects evolved over 300 million years and why these are ‘Earth’s primary engineers’. Why are Insects important?… Continue reading Insects outnumber all species on Earth — some beetle groups are as old as dinosaurs
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A Story of Private Success and Public Failure
Source: The post is based on an article “A story of private success and public failure” published in The Times of India on 20th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Important Provisions of the Constitution of India; News: India is celebrating its 75th Year of Independence. Therefore, it becomes important to assess India’s achievements. Background: In… Continue reading A Story of Private Success and Public Failure
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’?
Soldiers, The Silent Partners of Indian Democracy
Source: The post is based on an article “Soldiers, the silent Partners of Indian Democracy” published in The Times of India on 18th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 The Security forces and their mandate Relevance: Role of Indian Armed Forces in Indian Democracy and reforms Context: Over the last 75 years, India has acquired the… Continue reading Soldiers, The Silent Partners of Indian Democracy
Bureaucrats Haven’t Failed. But They Can Do Better
Source: The post is based on an article “Bureaucrats Haven’t failed, but they can do better” published in The Times of India on 17th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Role of civil services in a democracy Relevance: Civil Services Reforms News: India is celebrating its 75th year of Independence in 2022. . This is a… Continue reading Bureaucrats Haven’t Failed. But They Can Do Better
To Be Developed
Source: The post is based on the article “To be developed” published in The Times of India on 16th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development, and Employment. Relevance: Economic Growth News: The Prime Minister of India’s 75th Year Independence Day speech has set an… Continue reading To Be Developed
Prime Minister vows to protect elephants, India gets 32nd reserve
Source: The post is based on the article “Prime Minister vows to protect elephants, India gets 32nd reserve” published in TOI on 13th August 2022. What is the News? On World Elephant Day, the Union Environment Ministry has declared a new elephant reserve called Agasthiyarmalai Elephant Reserve. About Agasthiyarmalai Elephant Reserve Located in: Tamil Nadu… Continue reading Prime Minister vows to protect elephants, India gets 32nd reserve
A Journey Unfinished: India@75 has much to celebrate but the full range of freedoms available to elites eludes most
Source: The post is based on the article “A Journey Unfinished: India@75 has much to celebrate but the full range of freedoms available to elites eludes most” published in The Times of India on 13th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Relevance: About India’s democracy. News: India… Continue reading A Journey Unfinished: India@75 has much to celebrate but the full range of freedoms available to elites eludes most
State Holds Back Nation
Source: The post is based on an article “State Holds Back Nation” published in the Times of India on 12th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Relevance: Inclusive Growth and Prosperity of India News: India’s economic fundamentals and demographic composition can help it in… Continue reading State Holds Back Nation
Punishing Process
Source: The post is based on an article “Punishing Process” published in The Times of India on 12th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Important Provisions of the Constitution of India Relevance: Fundamental Rights News: Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) granted permanent medical bail to Varavara Rao on technical grounds, i.e., medical condition, advanced age, adherence… Continue reading Punishing Process
