THE COVID-19 CRISIS IS EXACERBATING GENDER INEQUALITY Relevance: Sociology: Paper I: Dimensions – Social stratification of class, status groups, gender,
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‘How to control your woman’ Patriarchy and power: how socialisation underpins abusive behaviour
‘How to control your woman’ Patriarchy and power: how socialisation underpins abusive behaviour Relevance: Sociology: Paper I: Systems of Kinship:
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TRANSITIONING FROM COAL: INDIA
Relevance: Mains: G.S paper I: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent);
Continue readingULTRAVIOLET LEVELS AND THE RISK OF DEATH FROM COVID-19
Context The study (British Journal of Dermatology) found that people living in areas with the highest level of exposure to
Continue readingTHE OUTSIDER VS INSIDER DEBATE IN INDIAN POLITICS
Context In West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress has projected its leader Mamata Banerjee as the daughter of Bengal. Prime Minister
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Relevance: prelims/ mains: G.S paper 3: science and technology Context A team of experts has looked at available research and
Continue readingCOVID-19 WILL LEAVE DEEP SCARS IN WORLD ECONOMY EVEN AFTER RECOVERY
Just as some patients recovering from Covid-19 suffer long-lasting symptoms, it’s becoming clear that the same will be true for
Continue readingBANKRUPTCY CODE: LACUNAE
Relevance: Mains: G.S Paper III: Indian Economy Context Amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code framework are a step towards
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Relevance: Prelims/Mains: G.S paper III: Science Context Parosmia can make things that smell nice (like a fresh cup of coffee)
Continue readingTHE GLOBAL REFUGEE PROTECTION REGIME
Relevance: Mains: G.S paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Context The costs incurred by
Continue readingLOVE JIHAD FROM PROPAGANDA TO POLICY
Relevance: Mains: G.S Paper I: Social Issues & Sociology: Paper I & II Religion and Society: Challenges of Social Transformation:
Continue readingINCREASE IN GENDER BASED VIOLENCE AGAINST ADOLESCENT GIRLS DURING PANDEMIC: STUDY (THE HINDU)
Twenty five girls from seven cities set out to interview their peers to record the impact of COVID-19 on their
Continue readingSEDENTARY HABITS MORE VULNERABLE FOR COVID-19 INFECTION
Relevance: Prelims/mains: G.S paper III: Science & Current Affairs Context As a risk factor for serious COVID-19 disease, physical inactivity
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“Loneliness is the most terrible poverty, leading to the feeling of being unloved” -Mother Teresa Context: Combating loneliness through healthy
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Relevance: Prelims: Environment Context The new pterosaur fossil was discovered in the Tiaojishan Formation of Liaoning, China, and is believed
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