GS Paper 4 Syllabus: Human Values: Compassion Source: Indian Express Context: Images of traumatic events online, insensitive news, pandemics, etc. have attributed to the rising instances of compassion fatigue in recent years. About Compassion Fatigue: Compassion fatigue is a state of emotional exhaustion and burnout that can result from continuously caring for …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Disaster Management and Preparedness Source: IE Context: The Delhi HC asked the state government to file a status report and action plan on the structural safety of buildings in Delhi. Background: Nearly 59% of the Indian landmass is vulnerable to earthquakes and the concerns that have been raised by …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Infrastructure (Energy) Source: TH Context: India is unlikely to reach an agreement – ‘just energy transition partnership’ (JETP) – with richer nations this year. Background: According to the IEA, India is the world’s third-largest power consumer. Last year, the country faced one of its worst power crises as a …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Conservation-related issues Source: IE Context: The article highlights how India mapped its forest cover over four decades and why making the data freely available will improve the quality of this vital policy input. Forest and tree cover in India: While the Forest Survey of India (FSI) started publishing its …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Role of NGOs Source: Indian Express Context: The Centre suspended the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) license of the Centre for Policy Research (CPR) following prima facie inputs regarding the violation of funding norms. About CPR: The Government of India recognizes CPR as a not-for-profit society and contributions to the …
