Source: The post is based on the article “Circular migration: looking at both sides of the debate” published in “The Hindu” on 4th October 2023. Syllabus: GS1- population and associated issues; urbanisation, their problems and their remedies. News: The author discusses “circular migration,” where people move between countries for work and return home periodically, contrasting… Continue reading Circular migration: looking at both sides of the debate
Tag: gs paper 1
Capturing the rains – on unpredictable weather events
Source: This post is created based on the article ‘Capturing the rains’, published in The Hindu on 3rd October, 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1, changes in critical geographical features and effect of such changes News: India recorded its first monsoon deficit since 2018. The mains reason is said to be El Nino effect this… Continue reading Capturing the rains – on unpredictable weather events
Bhagat Singh’s Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
Source– The post is based on the article “Bhagat Singh’s Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” published in “The Indian Express” on 29th September 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Modern Indian history and personalities News– The article explains the Bhagat Singh ideas about the principle of vasudhaiva kutumbakam What are Bhagat Singfh ideas about the ideal of vasudhaiva kutumbakam? Early in… Continue reading Bhagat Singh’s Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
A milestone in Hindu marriage reform in India
Source: The post is based on the article “A milestone in Hindu marriage reform in India” published in “The Hindu” on 29th September 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Society- Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. News: The author is discussing the long struggle in Tamil Nadu, India, for legal recognition of Suyamariyathai (self-respect) marriages, which… Continue reading A milestone in Hindu marriage reform in India
A dictionary to prevent a language from vanishing
Source: The post is based on the article “A dictionary to prevent a language from vanishing” published in “The Hindu” on 29th September 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Art and culture News: The article is about a rare language, Toto, spoken by 1,600 people near West Bengal and Bhutan. A professor from the University of Calcutta is… Continue reading A dictionary to prevent a language from vanishing
Santiniketan chronicles: Unesco tag adorns the idyllic haven
Source: The post is based on the article “Santiniketan chronicles: Unesco tag adorns the idyllic haven” published in Business Standard on 25th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Art and Culture – Indian Heritage Site Relevance: About Santiniketan receiving UNESCO’s World Heritage site status News: Santiniketan was recently granted UNESCO World Heritage site status. It’s now the 41st site… Continue reading Santiniketan chronicles: Unesco tag adorns the idyllic haven
A FRESH CANVAS FOR MEWAR ART
Source: The post is based on the article “A FRESH CANVAS FOR MEWAR ART” published in Mint on 23rd September 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Art and Culture – Indian Paintings Relevance: About Mewar Miniature Paintings News: The article explains the Mewar school of miniature painting. What is Mewari miniature painting? The Mewar school of miniature painting,… Continue reading A FRESH CANVAS FOR MEWAR ART
The suicide cluster in Kota is a public health emergency
Source: The post is based on the article “The suicide cluster in Kota is a public health emergency… It is different because it is occurring throughout the year” published in “Times of India” on 23rd September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Governance- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. & GS1- Society-… Continue reading The suicide cluster in Kota is a public health emergency
People count – On the Issues of Census
Source – The post is based on the article “People count” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd September 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Population and Associated Issues Relevance – Issues related to census News – On September 20, Home Minister Amit Shah informed the Lok Sabha that the Census would be conducted after the 2024 general election.… Continue reading People count – On the Issues of Census
Slums in the urban ecosystem
Source: The post is based on the article “Slums in the urban ecosystem” published in “Business standard” on 21st September 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Society- Urbanization, their problems and their remedies. News: This article is basically saying that slums, often overcrowded and underprivileged areas in cities, are active and important parts of urban life, shaping and… Continue reading Slums in the urban ecosystem
Legislating change- The Women’s Reservation Bill must be implemented without delay
Source: The post is based on the article “Legislating change- The Women’s Reservation Bill must be implemented without delay” published in “The Hindu” on 21st September 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Society- social empowerment & GS2- Polity- constitutional amendment, Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States News: The Women’s Reservation Bill was passed in Lok… Continue reading Legislating change- The Women’s Reservation Bill must be implemented without delay
Express View on Santiniketan’s world heritage status: At home in the world
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on Santiniketan’s world heritage status: At home in the world” published in The Indian Express on 19th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Indian History – Modern Indian History News: Santiniketan, the home of late Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage… Continue reading Express View on Santiniketan’s world heritage status: At home in the world
The Rocket Fuel That Is English
Source: The post is based on the article “The Rocket Fuel That Is English” published in The Times of India on 16th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Indian Society – Salient features of Indian Society Relevance: About the necessity of English language in the society News: The article explains that neither the English language should be… Continue reading The Rocket Fuel That Is English
Opium, history and economics
Source: The post is based on the article “Opium, history and economics” published in Business Standard on 14th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – History – Modern Indian History Relevance: About opium production in India during the colonial period News: The West usually credits its economic growth to factors like science, tech, entrepreneurship, and trade. However, recent scholars argue… Continue reading Opium, history and economics
Disappearing languages, vanishing voices
Source– The post is based on the article “Disappearing languages, vanishing voices” published in “The Hindu” on 8th September 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Art and Culture Relevance- Issues related to language News– The article explains the loss of linguistic diversity across the world. How is linguistic diversity across the world in decline? A mathematical model, featured… Continue reading Disappearing languages, vanishing voices
Express View on caste in California- Law making caste-based discrimination illegal is a step forward. Prejudice must be brought into the light
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on caste in California- Law making caste-based discrimination illegal is a step forward. Prejudice must be brought into the light” published in “The Indian express” on 8th September 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Society News: The article talks about California becoming the first US state to pass… Continue reading Express View on caste in California- Law making caste-based discrimination illegal is a step forward. Prejudice must be brought into the light
How G20 will strengthen India’s building blocks
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister Pralhad Joshi writes: How G20 will strengthen India’s building blocks– The meet could consolidate India’s efforts to secure critical minerals’ supply chains” published in “The Indian express” on 8th September 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Geography- natural resources & GS2- International relations – global grouping News: The… Continue reading How G20 will strengthen India’s building blocks
Mark The Sea That Blows Hot & Cold
Source: The post is based on the article “Mark The Sea That Blows Hot & Cold” published in The Times of India on 4th September 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Geography- Important Geophysical phenomena (El Niño) News: The article talks about strange weather patterns this year. It asks if El Niño is really causing the Indian monsoon… Continue reading Mark The Sea That Blows Hot & Cold
Teach The Teacher – Religion baiting in schools
Source: The post is based on the article “Teach The Teacher – Religion baiting in schools must be responded to by swift and strict penal action. Delays send wrong messages” published in The Times of India on 28th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Indian Society – Communalism Relevance: communal behavior in schools News: Recently, a school… Continue reading Teach The Teacher – Religion baiting in schools
The key to India’s hunger challenge
Source: The post is based on the article “The key to India’s hunger challenge: A focus on gender-sensitive growth” published in “The India express” on 21st August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- poverty and developmental issues. News: In this article author discusses India’s progress in reducing poverty, highlighting achievements since 1991. They mention the growth in foreign… Continue reading The key to India’s hunger challenge
Don’t pretend not to see caste
Source: The post is based on the article “Don’t pretend not to see caste — to fight it, we must first acknowledge its existence” published in “The India express” on 21st August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. News: In this article, the author discusses the deep-rooted casteism in India.… Continue reading Don’t pretend not to see caste
Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes: Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, the Supreme Court has issued a first-of-its-kind handbook on combating gender stereotypes. The 30-page Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes aims to free the judiciary and the legal community from the mechanical application of gender stereotypical language in judgments, orders, and court pleadings. About the Handbook on Combating Gender… Continue reading Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes: Explained, pointwise
Why is Bihar’s caste-based survey facing legal challenges?
Source– The post is based on the article “Why is Bihar’s caste-based survey facing legal challenges?” published in “The Hindu” on 17th August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Social issues. GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population Relevance: Issues related to river water disputes between states News– The Supreme Court is set to hear on August 18, petitions… Continue reading Why is Bihar’s caste-based survey facing legal challenges?
Reclaiming India’s past- Greater focus and investment are required to understand the evolution of India’s diverse and inclusive cultural heritage
Source: The post is based on the article “Reclaiming India’s past- Greater focus and investment are required to understand the evolution of India’s diverse and inclusive cultural heritage” published in “Business standard” on 16th August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. News: In this article, the author emphasizes India’s rich… Continue reading Reclaiming India’s past- Greater focus and investment are required to understand the evolution of India’s diverse and inclusive cultural heritage
Our millennial attitudes are in uneven transition
Source: The post is based on the article “Our millennial attitudes are in uneven transition” published in “Live Mint” on 16th August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Society (social changes) News: In this article author discusses findings from a survey on Indian millennials’ views on population growth, family values, and social biases. It highlights their mixed feelings… Continue reading Our millennial attitudes are in uneven transition
A scientific survey at Gyanvapi, its limits”
Source: The post is based on the article “A scientific survey at Gyanvapi, its limits” published in “The Hindu” on 14th August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- The salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. News: The article discusses the Supreme Court of India’s order for a non-invasive survey of the… Continue reading A scientific survey at Gyanvapi, its limits”
Dalit Christians — exclusion by society, church, state
Source: The post is based on the article “Dalit Christians — exclusion by society, church, state” published in “The Hindu” on 14th August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. & GS2- Mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections News: In thisarticle author discusses… Continue reading Dalit Christians — exclusion by society, church, state
Ensuring women’s right to the city
Source: The post is based on the article “Ensuring women’s right to the city” published in “The Indian express” on 9th August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- social empowerment & GS2- social Justice News: In this article author discusses the challenges women face in Indian cities due to lack of gender-responsive urban planning, emphasizing the need for… Continue reading Ensuring women’s right to the city
Is India’s sugar surplus leading to a crisis?
Source– The post is based on the article “Is India’s sugar surplus leading to a crisis?” published in “The Hindu” on 7th August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Economic geography. Relevance: Issues related to sugar production News-India became the world’s top sugar producer in 2021-2022, surpassing Brazil with a record of 359 lakh tonnes. However, the extensive… Continue reading Is India’s sugar surplus leading to a crisis?
India@75, Looking at 100: From Mathura to Manipur: The journey for gender justice
Source: The post is based on the article “India@75, Looking at 100: From Mathura to Manipur: The journey for gender justice” published in “The Indian express” on 4th August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- social issues News: The author discusses the increasing violence against women in India. Despite reforms, incidents like rapes continue to rise. Key cases… Continue reading India@75, Looking at 100: From Mathura to Manipur: The journey for gender justice
Preserving tribal culture: Odisha’s Special Development Councils model is worth emulating
Source: The post is based on the article “Preserving tribal culture: Odisha’s Special Development Councils model is worth emulating” published in The Hindu on 1st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. News: The author discusses how tribal cultures are fading due to modern development. The Central government’s… Continue reading Preserving tribal culture: Odisha’s Special Development Councils model is worth emulating
Not going to down – urbanisation in India
Source– The post is based on the article “Not going to down” published in “The Times of India” on 1st August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Urbanisation Relevance: Challenges faced by emerging urban centres News– The surge in India’s daily mean rainfall since the last week of June again showed up the poor state of urban India’s… Continue reading Not going to down – urbanisation in India
Mussoorie Misery
Source– The post is based on the article “Mussoorie Misery” published in “The Times of India” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Geography Relevance: Issues related to Himalayan ecosystem News- NGT has ordered the Dhami government to follow 19 recommendations for saving Mussoorie from destruction by construction and tourism. What are some of the recommendations… Continue reading Mussoorie Misery
The anatomy of the Yamuna floodplains
Source: The post is based on the article “The anatomy of the Yamuna floodplains” published in “The Hindu” on 28th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and icecaps) News: The author discusses the historical and ecological significance of the Yamuna River’s floodplains in Delhi. He highlights how urbanization, construction, and… Continue reading The anatomy of the Yamuna floodplains
Express View on ‘award wapsi’: Writer’s choice
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on ‘award wapsi’: Writer’s choice” published in “The Indian express” on 28th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. News: A parliamentary panel, constituted after the 2015 award return controversy, wants Sahitya Akademi awardees to… Continue reading Express View on ‘award wapsi’: Writer’s choice
Himachal floods: a man-made disaster?
Source– The post is based on the article “Himachal floods: a man-made disaster?” published in “The Hindu” on 26th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster management. GS1- Geography Relevance: Floods in mountains News- Flash floods during this year’s monsoon season have caused unprecedented damage to both lives and assets in Himachal Pradesh. How climate change is… Continue reading Himachal floods: a man-made disaster?
How to Draft A Uniform Civil Code
Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 – Society and diversity of India, Source: This post is based on the article “How to Draft A Uniform Civil Code”, published in The Times of India on 24th July, 2023. News: The article emphasizes the importance of creating a UCC that is not biased towards any religion and ensures… Continue reading How to Draft A Uniform Civil Code
Express View on Rajashthan’s Minimum Income Guarantee: Limits of welfare
Source– The post is based on the article “Express View on Rajashthan’s Minimum Income Guarantee: Limits of welfare” published in “The Indian Express” on 22nd July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Social empowerment. GS2- Government policies and interventions. GS3- Inclusive growth Relevance: Government welfarism News- The Rajasthan government has proposed Rajasthan Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill 2023. What… Continue reading Express View on Rajashthan’s Minimum Income Guarantee: Limits of welfare
Two analyses on Manipur
Source: The post is based on the article “Two analyses on Manipur. The first explains why ST status for Meiteis is problematic for a number of reasons. The second details the gender dimension of the escalating ethnic violence” published in The Times of India on 22nd July 2023. Syllabus: GS 1- Salient features of Indian… Continue reading Two analyses on Manipur
First, Make All Polygamy Illegal – on Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
Source: The post is based on the article “First, Make All Polygamy Illegal” published in Times of India on 17th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 1- Society & GS 2 – mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. News: In this article, author argues that instead of focusing on… Continue reading First, Make All Polygamy Illegal – on Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
Delhi’s relationship with Yamuna river and how it evolved over time
Source- The post is based on the article “Delhi’s relationship with Yamuna river and how it evolved over time” published in “The Indian Express” on 15th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Modern History. GS1- Geography Relevance- Historical and geographical aspects related to river Yamuna News- Recently, the water level in Yamuna in Delhi rose to 208.66… Continue reading Delhi’s relationship with Yamuna river and how it evolved over time
G N Devy writes: On Uniform Civil Code, intent matters
Source: The post is based on the article “G N Devy writes: On Uniform Civil Code, intent matters” published in “India Express” on 14th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 1- Society & GS 2 – mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. News: The article raises concerns about the… Continue reading G N Devy writes: On Uniform Civil Code, intent matters
North India’s monsoon mayhem
Source– The post is based on the article “North India’s monsoon mayhem” published in “The Hindu” on 12th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Geography Relevance: Climatology of India News-. The article explains the pattern of monsoon this year and factors influencing monsoon. What has been the pattern of monsoon this year? Monsoon onset was… Continue reading North India’s monsoon mayhem
Demographic transition and change in women’s lives
Source: The post is based on the article “Demographic transition and change in women’s lives” published in The Hindu on 12th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 1- population and associated issues News: The article discusses impacts of demographic transition on the lives of women. How has India’s demographic journey impacted women’s lives? The surge of India’s… Continue reading Demographic transition and change in women’s lives
Women’s reproductive autonomy as the new catchword
Source: The post is based on the article “Women’s reproductive autonomy as the new catchword” published in “The Hindu” on 11th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 1- Population and associated issues & Social empowerment News: world population day (July 11) theme ‘Unleashing the power of gender equality: Uplifting the voices of women and girls to unlock… Continue reading Women’s reproductive autonomy as the new catchword
The infinite variety of custom – on UCC and Tribals debate
Source– The post is based on the article “The infinite variety of custom” published in “The Hindu” on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance– UCC News- The Prime Minister’s push for a uniform civil code has led to alarm among tribal communities in different regions of the country. What are the concerns of tribals… Continue reading The infinite variety of custom – on UCC and Tribals debate
‘Only by recognising the power & intelligence of the opium poppy can we even begin to make peace with it’
Source– The post is based on the article “Only by recognising the power & intelligence of the opium poppy can we even begin to make peace with it” published in “The Times Group” on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Modern history Relevance: Opium trade and Opium war News-The article is about new book of Amitav… Continue reading ‘Only by recognising the power & intelligence of the opium poppy can we even begin to make peace with it’
Choose a new palette for India’s creative economy
Source: The post is based on the article “Choose a new palette for India’s creative economy” published in “The Hindu” on 6th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Art and culture News: The article discusses the challenges faced by Indian artists in promoting their art. What is creative economy and what is its significance? The… Continue reading Choose a new palette for India’s creative economy
The master plan and the slaves
Source– The post is based on the article “The master plan and the slaves” published in The Hindu on 3th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1-Urbanization Relevance: Urban planning News- Amitabh Kant, India’s G20 Sherpa, stressed at a recent Urban-20 City Sherpas’ meet that a master plan is crucial to manage urbanisation. Master Plan is an instrument… Continue reading The master plan and the slaves
Between two books, a revelatory social history
Source: The post is based on the article “Between two books, a revelatory social history” published in “The Hindu” on 30th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Indian society News: When read together, two notable books by journalists can offer insights into various aspects of socio-cultural change in rural and urban India What are the… Continue reading Between two books, a revelatory social history
