Source: The post is based on the article “ECI seeks restrictions on cash donations to political parties, writes to government” published in The Hindu on 20th September 2022. What is the News? Election Commission of India (ECI) has suggested a number of amendments to RP (Representation of People Act) Act,1951 to increase transparency and accountability… Continue reading ECI seeks restrictions on cash donations to political parties, writes to government
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The significance of Ethereum Merge and its impact on blockchain architecture
Source: The post is based on the article “The significance of Ethereum Merge and its impact on blockchain architecture” published in Indian Express on 17th September 2022. What is the News? Ethereum blockchain platform fully transitioned from ‘proof of work’ to a ‘proof-of-stake’ consensus mechanism and this revamp is known as the Merge. What is… Continue reading The significance of Ethereum Merge and its impact on blockchain architecture
The ‘triple dip’ La Niña, and its likely impact in India
Source: The post is based on the article “The ‘triple dip’ La Niña, and its likely impact in India” published in Indian Express on 21st September 2022. What is the News? The World Meteorological Organization(WMO) is predicting that the current La Niña phase will likely continue for the next six months, making it a Triple… Continue reading The ‘triple dip’ La Niña, and its likely impact in India
AIBD Unanimously extends India’s Presidency for one more year
Source: The post is based on the article “AIBD Unanimously extends India’s Presidency for one more year” published in PIB on 20th September 2022. What is the News? The 47th Asia-pacific Institute of Broadcasting Development (AIBD) Annual Gathering meeting was held in New Delhi. At this meeting, the member countries have decided to extend India’s… Continue reading AIBD Unanimously extends India’s Presidency for one more year
Union Minister launches SCALE app for skill development in leather sector at Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches SCALE app for skill development in leather sector at Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai” published in PIB on 20th September 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister of Skill Development has launched the SCALE (Skill Certification Assessment for Leather Employees) app. What is… Continue reading Union Minister launches SCALE app for skill development in leather sector at Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai
Scandinavian social democracy
Source: The post is based on the article “Scandinavian social democracy” published in The Hindu on 20th September 2022. What is the News? The Nordic model of social democracy offers lessons to the developing world including countries like India despite the myriad complexities of diversities. What is the Nordic Model? The Nordic model, also known… Continue reading Scandinavian social democracy
India considers laying more petro pipelines for Nepal
Source: The post is based on the article “India considers laying more petro pipelines for Nepal” published in Livemint on 20th September 2022. What is the News? India is considering setting up more pipelines for transporting refined petroleum products such as diesel to Nepal. Dependence of Nepal on India for petroleum products Nepal is significantly… Continue reading India considers laying more petro pipelines for Nepal
Oil Ministry seeks review of windfall tax, wants certain fields exempted
Source: The post is based on the article “Oil Ministry seeks review of windfall tax, wants certain fields exempted” published in The Hindu on 20th September 2022. What is the News? The Oil Ministry has sought a review of the Windfall Profit tax on domestically-produced crude oil saying it goes against the principle of fiscal… Continue reading Oil Ministry seeks review of windfall tax, wants certain fields exempted
Union Minister inaugurates the 9th Session of Governing Body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister inaugurates the 9th Session of Governing Body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture” published in PIB on 19th September 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has inaugurated the Ninth Session of the… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates the 9th Session of Governing Body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
What is the Sova virus? All you need to know about the new mobile banking virus
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the Sova virus? All you need to know about the new mobile banking virus” published in Livemint on 19th September 2022. What is the News? Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT–IN) has given advisory on SOVA virus – a novel mobile banking “Trojan” virus that… Continue reading What is the Sova virus? All you need to know about the new mobile banking virus
