Source: The post is based on the article “Aadhaar norms for prisoners simplified; Home Ministry calls for camps at all prisons for enrolment or update” published in The Hindu on 19th November 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs has released the Standard Operating Procedure(SOP) for Aadhar enrollment of Prisoners. What are… Continue reading Aadhaar norms for prisoners simplified; Home Ministry calls for camps at all prisons for enrolment or update
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Sweet, not protein, in bamboo fruits triggers rat boom
Source: The post is based on the article “Sweet, not protein, in bamboo fruits triggers rat boom” published in The Hindu on 19th November 2022 What is the News? A study was conducted on Melocanna baccifera, a tropical bamboo species that has long fascinated researchers for its association with the occurrence of ‘bamboo death’ ‘rat… Continue reading Sweet, not protein, in bamboo fruits triggers rat boom
50% mangroves in India to vanish by 2070: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “50% mangroves in India to vanish by 2070: Study” published in The Hindu on 19th November 2022 What is the News? A study was conducted on the condition of mangroves in India by Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences(BSIP). What are the key findings of the study? Impact… Continue reading 50% mangroves in India to vanish by 2070: Study
Draft digital data protection Bill tabled for comments
Source: The post is based on the following articles: a) “Draft digital data protection Bill tabled for comments” published in The Hindu on 19th November 2022 b) “Draft digital personal data protection bill: Govt exemptions ‘vague’, little regulator independence, say experts” published in Indian Express on 19th November 2022. What is the News? The Ministry… Continue reading Draft digital data protection Bill tabled for comments
National Education Society for Tribal Students(NESTS) and 1M1B Foundation signed MoU to train teachers and students of EMRSs
Source: The post is based on the article “National Education Society for Tribal Students(NESTS) and 1M1B Foundation signed MoU to train teachers and students of EMRSs” published in PIB on 18th November 2022 What is the News? National Education Society for Tribal Students(NESTS) and 1 Million For 1 Billion Foundation (1M1B) has signed a Memorandum… Continue reading National Education Society for Tribal Students(NESTS) and 1M1B Foundation signed MoU to train teachers and students of EMRSs
Weighing in on PMGKAY, the free grains scheme
Source– The post is based on the article “Weighing in on PMGKAY, the free grains scheme” published in The Hindu on 18th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Welfare Schemes Relevance: Implementation of schemes News- The article explains the issue related to welfare schemes. What are the provisions of PMGKAY? It is aimed at providing an additional… Continue reading Weighing in on PMGKAY, the free grains scheme
Opaque political financing could cost democracy dear
Source– The post is based on the article “Opaque political financing could cost democracy dear” published in The Hindu on 18th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2-Polity Relevance: Electoral Bonds News- The article explains the issue related to political financing. What is the issue all about? The discourse around political finance in India usually revolves around the… Continue reading Opaque political financing could cost democracy dear
The uplink-downlink puzzle
Source: The post is based on an article “The uplink-downlink puzzle” published in Business Standard on 18th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 2- Governance Relevance: concerns associated with New Guidelines for TV channels News: The government has recently come with the guidelines for uplinking and downlinking of satellite television channels in India. What do the guidelines say? It states that… Continue reading The uplink-downlink puzzle
New UGC rules will ensure more of our brightest students can get into PhD programmes at an early age
Source– The post is based on the article “New UGC rules will ensure more of our brightest students can get into PhD programmes at an early age” published in The Indian Express on 18th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Issue related to development and management of education Relevance: Higher education News- The article explains the new… Continue reading New UGC rules will ensure more of our brightest students can get into PhD programmes at an early age
Three decades after military opened doors to women, they remain at courts’ mercy
Source– The post is based on the article “Three decades after military opened doors to women, they remain at courts’ mercy” published in The Indian Express on 18th November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance: Women empowerment News- The article explains the issue of women induction into armed forces. What is the position of higher courts… Continue reading Three decades after military opened doors to women, they remain at courts’ mercy
