Examples to be used in Ethics Answers: Justice S. Abdul Nazeer, Gurgaon Domestic help torture, Journalist Shashikant Warishe murder

GS Paper 4   Source: TH, IE, IE   Example 1: Justice S. Abdul Nazeer Context: He is a retired Supreme Court judge who recently became the Governor of Andhra Pradesh.  Ethical learnings from his life: Hard work and determination: He started his life in difficult circumstances, even scavenging for fish to supplement his family’s …

How is the government ramping up border infrastructure?

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas   Source: TH    Context: According to India’s External Affairs Minister, the government’s recent border infrastructure projects focus on the north and east along India’s 3,488 km border with China (or LAC).   Background: Reports claim that Indian forces have lost access to …

India’s urban centres are ailing due to lack of funds

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein   Source: IE  Context: To make Indian cities smarter, the health of municipal finances must be improved.   Background: The WB suggests that India will need to invest approximately $840 billion in urban infrastructure over the next 15 years. …

Article 105 of Constitution: The limits to free speech in Parliament, and what Supreme Court has ruled

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Parliament — Powers & Privileges and Issues Arising out of these   Source: IE  Context: Some opposition leaders are protesting the removal of parts of their speech on the motion of thanks on the President’s address during the current session of Parliament.   Concerns: A disconnect between the speeches in the …