Source-This post on The Multifaceted Challenge of Energy Transition has been created based on the article “A one-way street to net-zero will put us in a jam of our own making” published in “Live Mint” on 27 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Context – The article notes that… Continue reading The Multifaceted Challenge of Energy Transition
Day: August 27, 2024
New US-India Defense Agreements
Source- This post on New US-India Defense Agreements has been created based on the article “Explained: The two new US-India agreements, signed as part of growing defence ties” published in “Indian Express” on 27th August 2024. Why in News? India and the US have recently signed two key defense agreements during Defense Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit… Continue reading New US-India Defense Agreements
Report on minimal Use of Plea Bargaining in India
Source- This post on Report on Minimal Use of Plea Bargaining in India has been created based on the article “Report reveals minimal use of plea bargaining in India” published in “The Hindu” on 27th August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Ministry of Law and Justice recently reported that, nearly two decades after its… Continue reading Report on minimal Use of Plea Bargaining in India
Digital Competition Regulation in India
Source-This post on Digital Competition Regulation in India has been created based on the article “India’s law on digital protection places the ‘little citizen’ upfront” published in “Live Mint” on 27 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Context–… Continue reading Digital Competition Regulation in India
Unified Lending Interface (ULI)
Source- This post on Unified Lending Interface (ULI) has been created based on the article “RBI to launch Unified Lending Interface: What is it and how will it benefit borrowers” published in “Indian Express” on 27th August 2024. Why in News? RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das recently announced ULI to build on the success of the… Continue reading Unified Lending Interface (ULI)
New India Literacy Programme (NILP)
Source- This post on New India Literacy Programme (NILP) has been created based on the article “Education Ministry defines ‘literacy’, ‘full literacy’ in push for adult literacy” published in “The Hindu” on 27th August 2024. Why in News? The Education Ministry has recently defined ‘literacy‘ and outlined what it means to achieve ‘full literacy’ in… Continue reading New India Literacy Programme (NILP)
Creation of five new districts in Ladakh
Source- This post on Creation of five new districts in Ladakh has been created based on the article “Amit Shah announces five new districts for Ladakh” published in “The Hindu” on 27th August 2024. Why in News? Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the creation of five new districts in Ladakh: Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra,… Continue reading Creation of five new districts in Ladakh
INS Mumbai
Source- This post on INS Mumbai has been created based on the article “Indian naval ship INS Mumbai to make first visit to Sri Lanka on August 26”published in “The Hindu” on 27th August 2024. Why in News? Recently, INS Mumbai arrived at Colombo port for a three-day visit to Sri Lanka. This visit marks… Continue reading INS Mumbai
Polygraph test
Source- This post on Polygraph test has been created based on the article “Kolkata doctor rape-murder: What Sanjay Roy told CBI during polygraph test” published in “Hindustan Times” on 27th August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the main accused in the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital… Continue reading Polygraph test
Unified Pension Scheme (UPS)- Significance and Concerns- Explained Pointwise
The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) was approved recently by the Union cabinet. The scheme, which will be effective from April 1, 2025, aims to provide the government employees with an assured pension after retirement. In recent times, there were growing concerns within the government employee circles regarding the National Pension Scheme (NPS), popularly known as… Continue reading Unified Pension Scheme (UPS)- Significance and Concerns- Explained Pointwise
