According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the fourth global mass coral bleaching event has been triggered by extraordinary ocean temperatures. According to the EU Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the average sea surface temperature (SST) has been increasing and it has reached a record monthly high of 21.07 degree Celsius. This… Continue reading Fourth global mass coral bleaching- Explained Pointwise
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Maoist Insurgency in India- Explained Pointwise
Recently, the Maoist insurgency in India suffered a serious blow from paramilitary and police forces which included the killing of at least 29 Maoists in the Bastar region in Chhattisgarh. The operation is the largest in terms of Maoists’ bodies recovered and is among the biggest successes for security forces in their decades-long fight against… Continue reading Maoist Insurgency in India- Explained Pointwise
Competition Law in India- Explained Pointwise
Recently the CCI has made flurry of changes in the competition law in India. These include guidelines for monetary penalty, regulations for settlements and commitments, the introduction of new thresholds and the introduction of ‘leniency plus’ provisions. These changes emanate from the Competition Law Amendment Act of 2023. According to the CCI chief, these recently… Continue reading Competition Law in India- Explained Pointwise
New changes in India’s competition law: Competition penalties going by global turnover call for a rethink
Source: The post new changes in India’s competition law has been created, based on the article “Competition penalties going by global turnover call for a rethink” published in “Live mints” on 17th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- governance–regulatory bodies News: The article discusses recent updates to India‘s competition law, including new regulations on… Continue reading New changes in India’s competition law: Competition penalties going by global turnover call for a rethink
Impact of Myanmar’s internal conflicts: Myanmar and regional security
Source: The post impact of Myanmar’s internal conflicts has been created, based on the article “Myanmar and regional security” published in “Business standard” on 17th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-international relations -India and its neighborhood- relations. News: The article discusses the complex political situation in Myanmar. It highlights the long-standing conflicts involving Myanmar’s… Continue reading Impact of Myanmar’s internal conflicts: Myanmar and regional security
India’s strong economic growth, focusing on renewable energy, digital technology, and female empowerment
Source: The post India’s strong economic growth, focusing on renewable energy, digital technology, and female empowerment has been created, based on the article “Lessons from India’s alternate development plan” published in “Indian express” on 17th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy – Growth, development and employment. News: The article discusses… Continue reading India’s strong economic growth, focusing on renewable energy, digital technology, and female empowerment
India’s food inflation
Source: The post on India’s food inflation has been created, based on the article “Climate change is driving food prices up. This can no longer be ignored” published in “Indian express” on 17th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Indian economy-Inflation News: The article discusses India’s food inflation since 2019, highlighting that high food prices… Continue reading India’s food inflation
Model Code of Conduct- Explained Pointwise
Recently, a plea was lodged before the Delhi High Court, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by allegedly soliciting votes on the basis of religion during his address in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. The petitioner is seeking a severe penalty, urging for a six-year ban on Prime Minister Modi’s participation… Continue reading Model Code of Conduct- Explained Pointwise
Iran-Israel Conflict and India’s stake- Explained Pointwise
The recent escalation of the Iran-Israel conflict has put India’s stake in the West Asian region in danger. Iran launched hundreds of drones and cruise missiles towards Israel in response to the strike in Iranian diplomatic building in Syrian capital of Damascus on April 1, which killed a senior member of the Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary… Continue reading Iran-Israel Conflict and India’s stake- Explained Pointwise
Importance of Andaman and Nicobar Islands- Explained Pointwise
The strategic and economic importance of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is increasing in the power corridors of New Delhi. The enhanced focus of New Delhi on the strategic importance of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is reflected by the renewed emphasis on the creation of major military infrastructure (revamping of airfields, jetties, habitat for troops) in… Continue reading Importance of Andaman and Nicobar Islands- Explained Pointwise
