Recently, a Supreme Court (SC) bench headed by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud has delivered its verdict on a case of childcare leaves. The court was hearing a plea by an assistant professor in the Government College, Nalagarh, who was denied childcare leave (CCL) to attend to her child suffering from a genetic… Continue reading SC verdict on childcare leave- Explained Pointwise
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Inheritance Tax in India- Explained Pointwise
Recently, during the Lok Sabha elections campaigning, the issue of introduction of Inheritance Tax in India has led to the eruption of a major political row. Inheritance Tax is perceived by many as a taxation tool for equitable wealth distribution. However, there remains concerns about its use as a symbolic tool and its marketing as… Continue reading Inheritance Tax in India- Explained Pointwise
India’s Chess Success- Explained Pointwise
The recent India’s Chess success is a resounding success and is making global headlines. In FIDE’s (International Chess Federation) rankings list for April 2024, there are 5 Indian men among the top 25. In the women’s ranking, there are 3 Indians among the top 15 and in junior rankings there are 7 Indians among the… Continue reading India’s Chess Success- Explained Pointwise
Rules regarding star campaigner
Source-This post on Rules regarding star campaigner has been created based on the article “What are rules around star campaigners?” published in “The Hindu” on 23 April 2024. Why in the news? Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, was recently appointed as a ‘star campaigner’ by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for… Continue reading Rules regarding star campaigner
[Answered] Assess the preparedness of India in dealing with the predicted hotter summers and longer heat waves in terms of water stress management.
Introduction: Brief context to the question Body: Highlight various factors which assess the preparedness of India in dealing with water stress. Conclusion: Way forward India’s preparedness for dealing with predicted hotter summers and longer heat waves in terms of water stress management is multifaceted, involving policy, governance, and financial considerations. Water Use Efficiency Targets for… Continue reading [Answered] Assess the preparedness of India in dealing with the predicted hotter summers and longer heat waves in terms of water stress management.
[Answered] Evaluate the social and environmental impacts of large-scale solar parks in India. Discuss with reference to specific examples from Bhadla in Rajasthan and Pavagada in Karnataka.
Introduction: Contextual Introduction Body: Highlight social and environmental impacts of large-scale solar parks in India. Conclusion: Way forward Large-scale solar parks in India are a powerful tool in the fight against climate change, offering clean energy and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. However, their social and environmental impacts require careful consideration. Social Impacts Employment Creation:… Continue reading [Answered] Evaluate the social and environmental impacts of large-scale solar parks in India. Discuss with reference to specific examples from Bhadla in Rajasthan and Pavagada in Karnataka.
Harshita Sharma, UPSC IAS 2023 Topper, AIR 200 – Biography, State, Marksheet, and Answer Copy
Dear Friends, We are happy to release the Mains answer copy of Harshita Sharma. She has secured AIR 200 in the UPSC IAS Civil Services Examination 2023. Aspirants can learn from these copies and strategize their preparation accordingly. Download link: Harshita Sharma, UPSC IAS 2023 Toppers, AIR 200, Sample MGP (GS) Copy Harshita Sharma,… Continue reading Harshita Sharma, UPSC IAS 2023 Topper, AIR 200 – Biography, State, Marksheet, and Answer Copy
Food Safety Regulations in India- Explained Pointwise
The recent report alleging the multinational company Nestle for adding unhealthy amounts of sugar to its baby products has raised concerns about the lax implementation of Food Safety Regulations in India. A study by International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) and the Switzerland-based investigating agency, Public Eye, has alleged that the company added 2.7 g… Continue reading Food Safety Regulations in India- Explained Pointwise
World Crafts Council International
Source-This post on World Crafts Council International has been created based on the article “Srinagar vies for global craft city tag as World Craft Council International team tours craft clusters” published in “The Hindu” on 18 April 2024. Why in the news? The World Crafts Council International (WCCI) has chosen Srinagar to map its craft… Continue reading World Crafts Council International
Llama 3
Source-This post on Llama 3 has been created based on the article “What is Llama 3, Meta’s most sophisticated and capable large language model yet?” published in “The Indian Express” Why in the news? Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has introduced its most capable Large Language Model (LLM), the Meta… Continue reading Llama 3
