Source: The post is based on the article “Author Nandini Das wins 2023 British Academy Book Prize” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd November 2023 Why in the News? Indian-born author Nandini Das has been named the winner of the 2023 British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding. What is the British Academy Book… Continue reading Author Nandini Das wins 2023 British Academy Book Prize
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PM lauds inclusion of Kozhikode as ‘City of Literature’ and Gwalior as the ‘City of Music’ in UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network
Source: The post is based on the article “PM lauds inclusion of Kozhikode as ‘City of Literature’ and Gwalior as the ‘City of Music’ in UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network” published in “PIB” on 2nd November 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is UNESCO Creative Cities Network?3 Which Indian Cities are part of UNESCO Creative… Continue reading PM lauds inclusion of Kozhikode as ‘City of Literature’ and Gwalior as the ‘City of Music’ in UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network
On Apple’s spyware attack notification – Why government’s defence on Apple spyware advisory is weak – and in bad faith
Source: The post is on Apple’s spyware attack notification based on the article “Apar Gupta writes: Why government’s defence on Apple spyware advisory is weak – and in bad faith” published in “Indian Express” on 2nd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security – Challenges to internal security through communication networks; basics… Continue reading On Apple’s spyware attack notification – Why government’s defence on Apple spyware advisory is weak – and in bad faith
On India’s approach to the Most Favoured Nation status – Supreme Court’s decision on tax treaties clarifies India’s Most Favoured Nation approach
Source: The post on India’s approach to the Most Favoured Nation status is based on the article “Supreme Court’s decision on tax treaties clarifies India’s Most Favoured Nation approach” published in “Indian Express” on 2nd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International relations – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India… Continue reading On India’s approach to the Most Favoured Nation status – Supreme Court’s decision on tax treaties clarifies India’s Most Favoured Nation approach
On demands for reservation – Maratha reservation: Why everyone wants a ‘sarkari naukri’
Source: The post is on the demands for reservations is based on the article “Maratha reservation: Why everyone wants a ‘sarkari naukri’ in New India” published in “Indian Express” on 2nd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy – Issues relating to Employment. GS Paper 2 Social Justice – Mechanisms, laws, institutions… Continue reading On demands for reservation – Maratha reservation: Why everyone wants a ‘sarkari naukri’
Akhaura-Agartala rail link to be inaugurated virtually by PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina
Source: The post is based on the article “Akhaura-Agartala rail link to be inaugurated virtually by PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina” published in “The Hindu” on 1st November 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is Agartala-Akhaura cross-border rail link project?3 Who’s funding the project?4 What is the significance of Agartala-Akhaura cross-border rail link project? Why… Continue reading Akhaura-Agartala rail link to be inaugurated virtually by PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina
Reliance Jio demonstrates its satellite-based gigabit internet in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Reliance Jio demonstrates its satellite-based gigabit internet in India” published in “Indian Express” on 1st November 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is JioSpaceFiber?3 How is JioSpaceFiber different from Starlink?4 What is Satellite Internet? Why in the News? Reliance Jio has successfully demonstrated JioSpaceFiber at the… Continue reading Reliance Jio demonstrates its satellite-based gigabit internet in India
India’s 800-year-old connection with Jerusalem: Baba Farid’s lodge, now a rest stop for Indian travellers
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s 800-year-old connection with Jerusalem: Baba Farid’s lodge, now a rest stop for Indian travellers” published in “Indian Express” on 1st November 2023 Why in the News? India’s connection with Jerusalem dates back to 800 years to the establishment of Baba Farid’s lodge. Who was Baba Farid?… Continue reading India’s 800-year-old connection with Jerusalem: Baba Farid’s lodge, now a rest stop for Indian travellers
What has caused the recent thaw in U.S.-Venezuela ties? | Explained
Source: The post is based on the article “What has caused the recent thaw in U.S.-Venezuela ties? | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 1st November 2023 Why in the News? The U.S government has agreed to relax the sanctions imposed on Venezuela’s oil, gas and mining industries on the condition that the Venezuelan President… Continue reading What has caused the recent thaw in U.S.-Venezuela ties? | Explained
PM participates in program marking culmination of Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign’s Amrit Kalash Yatra
Source: The post is based on the article “PM participates in program marking culmination of Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign’s Amrit Kalash Yatra” published in “PIB” on 1st November 2023 Why in the News? The Prime Minister has participated in the programme marking the culmination of the Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign. What is the… Continue reading PM participates in program marking culmination of Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign’s Amrit Kalash Yatra
