Source: The post is based on the article “De-risking, not decoupling: What’s this G7 strategy against China?” published in Indian Express on 23rd May 2023 What is the News? G7 countries have said that they would build economic resilience for themselves, based on a strategy of diversifying and deepening partnerships and de-risking but not decoupling.… Continue reading De-risking, not decoupling: What’s this G7 strategy against China?
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Electronic Cigarettes Act,2019: Centre seeks stricter implementation of ban on e-cigarettes
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre seeks stricter implementation of ban on e-cigarettes” published in The Hindu on 23rd May 2023 What is the News? The Union Health Ministry has issued a public notice for stricter implementation of the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Production, Manufacture, Import, Export, Transport, Sale, Distribution, Storage and… Continue reading Electronic Cigarettes Act,2019: Centre seeks stricter implementation of ban on e-cigarettes
Education Ministry holds meet on PARAKH aimed at unifying 60 school Boards
Source: The post is based on the article “Education Ministry holds meet on PARAKH aimed at unifying 60 school Boards” published in The Hindu on 23rd May 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Education and PARAKH (The National Assessment Centre) has organized the 1st National level workshop on assessment with States and UTs.… Continue reading Education Ministry holds meet on PARAKH aimed at unifying 60 school Boards
Methane mitigation policies cover 13% emissions, most not stringent enough: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “Methane mitigation policies cover 13% emissions, most not stringent enough: Study” published in Down To Earth on 23rd May 2023 What is the News? According to a study, only 13% of methane emissions are covered by global methane mitigation policies. What is Methane? Click Here to read… Continue reading Methane mitigation policies cover 13% emissions, most not stringent enough: Study
The bitter truth about artificial sweeteners
Source: The post is based on the article “The bitter truth about artificial sweeteners ” published in Livemint on 23rd May 2023 What is the News? Artificial sweeteners have emerged as the go-to substitute for Indians who want to indulge their sweet tooth in a ‘healthy’ way. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) has cautioned… Continue reading The bitter truth about artificial sweeteners
How lasers are helping calcium-41 break into radiometric dating
Source: The post is based on the article “How lasers are helping calcium-41 break into radiometric dating” published in The Hindu on 23rd May 2023 What is the News? A study has shown that Calcium-41 can be used the same way as Carbon-14 in carbon dating but with several advantages. What is Radiometric Dating? When… Continue reading How lasers are helping calcium-41 break into radiometric dating
Banks request RBI for more time to implement new ECL-based loan loss provisioning norms
Source: The post is based on the article “Banks request RBI for more time to implement new ECL-based loan loss provisioning norms” published in Indian Express on 22nd May 2023 What is the News? Lenders in India have approached the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) seeking a one-year extension for the implementation of the Expected… Continue reading Banks request RBI for more time to implement new ECL-based loan loss provisioning norms
What is the ‘Open Network for Digital Commerce’?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the ‘Open Network for Digital Commerce’?” published in The Hindu on 22nd May 2023 What is the News? The Union government is looking to formally launch the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) in 2023 to “democratize e-commerce” and “to provide alternatives to proprietary e-commerce… Continue reading What is the ‘Open Network for Digital Commerce’?
Ganga Praharis Initiative: Guardians of the Ganga: task force keeps a watchful eye on the river
Source: The post is based on the article “Guardians of the Ganga: task force keeps a watchful eye on the river” published in The Hindu on 22nd May 2023 What is the News? Over 4,000 Ganga Praharis under the Namami Gange initiative have been keeping a check on littering and poaching in the Ganga River… Continue reading Ganga Praharis Initiative: Guardians of the Ganga: task force keeps a watchful eye on the river
Govt cuts subsidy on electric 2-wheelers
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt cuts subsidy on electric 2-wheelers” published in Livemint on 22nd May 2023 What is the News? Ministry of Heavy Industries has cut the subsidy on electric two-wheelers in an effort to overhaul the financial incentives given to this growing industry. What has been announced by the government… Continue reading Govt cuts subsidy on electric 2-wheelers
