The Hindu Editorial 9-November-2023 1. An under-discussed facet of colonial history. Topic: GS3 – Indian economy. Bicentenary of Tamil Indentured Labourers in Sri Lanka (1823-2023): The bicentenary commemorates the arrival of Tamil indentured laborers in Sri Lanka in November 1823. The event called “Naam 200” in Colombo marked this significant milestone. Emphasis on the importance…
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Mains Answer Writing 8-November-2023 1. The declining role of Parliament undermines the fundamental principle of separation of powers, as it diminishes the legislature’s ability to serve as a check on the executive branch and ensure a balanced exercise of power.’ Discuss. ANSWER The Parliament of India is the highest law-making authority in India. Along with…
Indian Express 8-November-2023 1) The sickness in the air Context: The National Capital Region (NCR) in particular is experiencing a severe air pollution crisis, and Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) has reached concerning levels. The declining quality of the air has resulted in some limitations, such as Delhi’s odd-even program, and the Bombay High Court…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 8-November -2023 1. Union Government issues advisory to social media intermediaries to identify misinformation and deepfakes Topic: GS3 – science and technology Context: The Union Minister of State for Skill Development issued an advisory to significant social media intermediaries. The advisory includes the following key points: Emphasized the need for due diligence…
Daily Current Affairs 8-November-2023 1. Zika virus cases: Centre asks States to intensify surveillance Topic: GS3 – Health sector Context: Karnataka is awaiting reports on mosquito pool samples from Chikkaballapur that tested positive for the Zika virus. The Indian Centre has written to all states, including Karnataka, urging them to enhance entomological surveillance and intensify…
The Hindu Editorial 8-November-2023 1. The problem with the ‘70 hours a week’ line. Topic: GS3 – Indian economy. N.R. Narayana Murthy’s 70-Hour Workweek Proposal: A Cloak for Profit Infosys co-founder N.R. Narayana Murthy suggested that Indian youth should work 70 hours a week to make the country competitive. Several members of India Inc. supported…
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Mains Answer Writing 7-November-2023 1. ‘Delimitation of seats is essential to ensure fair representation and uphold the principles of one vote, one value’. Highlighting the challenges posed by misrepresentation in constituencies analyze the ramifications of population-based delimitation in creating federal tension. ANSWER The process of establishing boundaries or limits for a nation’s geographical constituency in…
Indian Express 7-November-2023 1) DELAYED, DENIED Context: In order to address violence against women, it is sometimes recommended that women be encouraged to come forward and make official complaints. Justice will triumph once the legal system is put into place, according to popular thinking. But an analysis of more than 4 lakh FIRs in Haryana…