The temples that Jawaharlal Nehru built

GS1/ GS3 Syllabus: Post-independence India, Economy: Infrastructure   Source: The Hindu Direction: This editorial piece shows Nehru’s legacy. Can go through it once. No need to note it down. Context: On the 75th anniversary, the author highlights J.L Nehrus’ legacy In 1947, Nehru, as Prime Minister, inherited an India that was politically shattered, socially divided …

India’s big problem of low-quality employment

GS Paper 3 Source: Indian Express Direction: Go through it once. Try to understand the trend. No need to remember data/facts. Context:  A report titled “Impact Assessment Study of the Labour Reforms” was published recently, it analysed labour reforms conducted in Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh during the period 2004-05 …

Family needs to be at the heart of India’s health system

GS Paper 2 Syllabus:  Issues Relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.   Source: Indian Express Direction: Go through once to understand the issue. Context: Evaluation of health care in India Health Care System in India: multi-tiered structure. Village-level PHC: a community worker operates and provides services covering 12 diseases/needs. Block-level: there is a 30-bed community health …

WPP’s Projections on India

GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Society: Population   Source: The Hindu Direction: The world population prospectus report 2022 was released last month. This is just an analysis of the trend. Findings: India is at the 3rd stage of the demographic transition (DT). India is experiencing a slowing population growth rate due to constant low mortalityand rapidly declining fertility. Its population growth …

Heroes of India’s freedom struggle, mentioned by PM in his I-Day speech

GS Paper 1 Syllabus: The Freedom Struggle   Source: Indian Express, Indian Express Direction: No need to remember or overthink, just go through it once. Context:  In the Independence Day address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed “Nari shakti”, and paid tribute to various women leaders. Women Heroes …