Source: The post is based on the article “APAAR: All you need to know about this ‘One Nation, One ID’ to be rolled out for students” published in “TOI” on 20th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is APAAR?3 How can students enroll in APAAR?4 What are the benefits of APAAR for students?5… Continue reading APAAR: All you need to know about this ‘One Nation, One ID’ to be rolled out for students
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SC: The way Centre approves collegium picks ‘troublesome’
Source: The post is based on the article “SC: The way Centre approves collegium picks troublesome” published in “TOI” on 21st October 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has cautioned the Union government against a “pick and choose” approach in matters of judicial appointments. Background: In 2021, the Supreme Court had expressed concerns… Continue reading SC: The way Centre approves collegium picks ‘troublesome’
List Niemann-Pick as rare disease, parents of young patients urge govt
Source: The post is based on the article “List Niemann-Pick as rare disease, parents of young patients urge govt” published in “TOI” on 20th October 2023 What is the News? Parents of children suffering from Niemann-Pick disease have urged the Government of India to notify this disease under the National Policy for Rare Diseases. This… Continue reading List Niemann-Pick as rare disease, parents of young patients urge govt
Stay Grounded, ISRO – The space agency’s Indian-on-the-Moon target looks within reach
Source: The post is based on the article “Stay Grounded, Isro – The space agency’s Indian-on-the-Moon target looks within reach. But its key role is domestic tech transfer” published in The Times of India on 19th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science & Technology – Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology Relevance: Achievement of… Continue reading Stay Grounded, ISRO – The space agency’s Indian-on-the-Moon target looks within reach
Next Up, The Khaki Ceiling – on women representation in police
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Next Up, The Khaki Ceiling” published in The Times of India on 14th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice – Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. News: This article discusses the need and… Continue reading Next Up, The Khaki Ceiling – on women representation in police
Inquilab Forever- Who’s in charge, if everyone’s protesting?
Source: The post is based on the article “Inquilab Forever- Who’s in charge, if everyone’s protesting?” published in “The Times of India” on 14th October 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Governance- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. News: The article discusses Jadavpur University authorities protesting against their own students over disagreements… Continue reading Inquilab Forever- Who’s in charge, if everyone’s protesting?
Administrators- All services need more officers, not just IFS.
Source: The post is based on the article “Administrators- All services need more officers, not just IFS. So do local govts. And recruit more specialists” published in “The Times of India” on 13th October 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Governance- Role of civil services in a democracy. News: The article discusses the need for strengthening the Indian… Continue reading Administrators- All services need more officers, not just IFS.
GLOF’s Sikkim shocker: Much before the flooding, local & green groups had flagged risks
Source: The post is based on the article “GLOF’s Sikkim shocker: Much before the flooding, local & green groups had flagged risks.” published in “The Times of India” on 13th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- disaster management News: The article discusses the devastating impacts of climate change in the Himalayas, emphasizing recent tragic events and failures… Continue reading GLOF’s Sikkim shocker: Much before the flooding, local & green groups had flagged risks
Pro-Choice, Pro-Women – A split SC verdict reflects a wider judicial-medical confusion about abortion rights
Source: The post is based on the article “Pro-Choice, Pro-Women – A split SC verdict reflects a wider judicial-medical confusion about abortion rights. This must change” published in “The Times of India” on 13th October 2023. Syllabus: GS2- polity- fundamental rights News: The article discusses a split decision by India’s Supreme Court on allowing a… Continue reading Pro-Choice, Pro-Women – A split SC verdict reflects a wider judicial-medical confusion about abortion rights
Good, Do Better – For India, to be the fastest growing major economy isn’t enough
Source: The post is based on the article “Good, Do Better – For India, to be the fastest growing major economy isn’t enough. Real change needs 8% growth” published in The Times of India on 12th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: measures needed for India to increase… Continue reading Good, Do Better – For India, to be the fastest growing major economy isn’t enough
