Source: The post is based on the article “‘China constructing model villages opposite the LAC’” published in The Hindu on 26th May 2023 What is the News? According to official sources, China is continuing to expand the network of model villages, or Xiaokang (moderately prosperous) villages, opposite the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Middle and Eastern sectors. Note:… Continue reading China constructing model villages opposite the LAC
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All-in-one policy plan to spread insurance in India
Source: The post is based on the article “All-in-one policy plan to spread insurance in India” published in The Hindu on 26th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the need for an all-in-one insurance policy plan?3 About the all-in-one insurance policy4 What are the expected benefits of the all-in-one insurance policy plan?5 What are the amendments proposed by… Continue reading All-in-one policy plan to spread insurance in India
Amid reports of shortage, FSSAI to hold surveillance on milk and milk products
Source: The post is based on the article “Amid reports of shortage, FSSAI to hold surveillance on milk and milk products” published in The Hindu on 26th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the need for FSSAI surveillance in the Dairy sector?3 How FSSAI surveillance in the Dairy sector will operate?4 How FSSAI surveillance in the Dairy… Continue reading Amid reports of shortage, FSSAI to hold surveillance on milk and milk products
New committee to keep watch on cheetah project
Source: The post is based on the article “New committee to keep watch on cheetah project” published in The Hindu on 26th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About Cheetah Reintroduction Project and Kuno National Park3 About the progress of the Cheetah Reintroduction Project so far4 About the Cheetah Project Steering Committee What is the News? Following the death… Continue reading New committee to keep watch on cheetah project
Economics that looks at the lower half of the pyramid
Source: The post is based on the article “Economics that looks at the lower half of the pyramid” published in The Hindu on 26th May 2023 Syllabus: GS3- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About economic inequalities and economic policies. News: Recently, the Global Solutions Summit was conducted in Berlin. Contents1 What… Continue reading Economics that looks at the lower half of the pyramid
Indian scientists develop model cosmic dust particles to mimic the unusual polarisation of interstellar comet 2I/Borisov
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian scientists develop model cosmic dust particles to mimic the unusual polarisation of interstellar comet 2I/Borisov” published in the PIB on 25th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the various types of comets in the solar system?3 About 2I/Borisov4 About the cosmic dust model developed5 What… Continue reading Indian scientists develop model cosmic dust particles to mimic the unusual polarisation of interstellar comet 2I/Borisov
Minister of Rural Development launches SAMARTH campaign to promote digital transactions at Gram Panchayat Level
Source: The post is based on the article “Minister of Rural Development launches SAMARTH campaign to promote digital transactions at Gram Panchayat Level” published in the PIB on 25th May 2023 What is the News? Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj launched the SAMARTH campaign. What is the SAMARTH campaign? It is a campaign to… Continue reading Minister of Rural Development launches SAMARTH campaign to promote digital transactions at Gram Panchayat Level
The tragedy of the axolotl mutant and its mystery gene
Source: The post is based on the article “The tragedy of the axolotl mutant and its mystery gene” published in The Hindu on 26th May 2023 What is the News? The Axolotl, a species of salamander(lizard-like amphibians) possesses an extraordinary ability to regenerate lost body parts. The elusive o (for “ova deficient” gene) plays a pivotal role… Continue reading The tragedy of the axolotl mutant and its mystery gene
Protesting wrestlers say ready for narco test: What is it, how does it work
Source: The post is based on the article “Protesting wrestlers say ready for narco test: What is it, how does it work” published in the Indian Express on 25th May 2023 What is the News? The wrestlers, protesting at Jantar Mantar, demanded the arrest of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president and undergo a narco test.… Continue reading Protesting wrestlers say ready for narco test: What is it, how does it work
Independence of judiciary is part of basic structure of Constitution: SC
Source: The post is based on the article “Independence of judiciary is part of basic structure of Constitution: SC” published in The Hindu on 25th May 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has held that the independence of the district judiciary is part of the basic structure of the Constitution. The court also said that judicial independence from… Continue reading Independence of judiciary is part of basic structure of Constitution: SC
