Source: The post is based on the article “Seattle bans caste discrimination: What does the law entail? What is the debate around it?” published in Indian Express on 23rd February 2023 What is the News? Seattle became the first US city to ban caste discrimination after its local council voted to add caste to the… Continue reading Seattle bans caste discrimination: What does the law entail? What is the debate around it?
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India remains a ‘bright spot’, to contribute 15% of global growth in 2023: IMF MD
Source: The post is based on the article “India remains a ‘bright spot’, to contribute 15% of global growth in 2023: IMF MD” published in The Hindu on 23rd February 2023 What is the News? The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director has said that India continues to remain a relative “bright spot” in the… Continue reading India remains a ‘bright spot’, to contribute 15% of global growth in 2023: IMF MD
Explained | The significance of the findings in Keeladi
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | The significance of the findings in Keeladi” published in The Hindu on 23rd February 2023 What is the News? Keeladi is an archaeological site that has been excavated by the Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology since 2014. What is Keeladi? Keeladi excavation site is… Continue reading Explained | The significance of the findings in Keeladi
Only children above 6 must get Class 1 admission: govt
Source: The post is based on the article “Only children above 6 must get Class 1 admission: govt.” published in The Hindu on 23rd February 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Education has reiterated its direction to the States and the Union Territories that children must be provided Class 1 admission at the… Continue reading Only children above 6 must get Class 1 admission: govt
India launches 1st indigenously developed ATS system for DMRC; becomes 6th country to have its own ATS products
Source: The post is based on the article “India launches 1st indigenously developed ATS system for DMRC; becomes 6th country to have its own ATS products” published in the Financial Express on 18th February 2023. What is the News? Recently, an i-ATS (Indigenous-Automatic Train Supervision) system has been launched by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). About i-ATS It… Continue reading India launches 1st indigenously developed ATS system for DMRC; becomes 6th country to have its own ATS products
Children have a right to protect their genetic information from DNA tests: SC judgment
Source: The post is based on the article “Children have a right to protect their genetic information from DNA tests: SC judgment” published in The Hindu on 22nd February 2023. What is the News? The Supreme Court has recently held that children cannot be mechanically subjected to DNA tests in each and every case between warring parents… Continue reading Children have a right to protect their genetic information from DNA tests: SC judgment
The multiplier impact of more expressways
Source: This post is created based on the article “The multiplier impact of more expressways”, published in Live Mint on 22nd Feb. News: 246-km Delhi-Dausa-Lalsot section of the Delhi-Mumbai expressway was inaugurated last week. It will reduce the travel-time between Delhi and Jaipur to three hours. The total length of 663 NHs(National Highways) has increased from… Continue reading The multiplier impact of more expressways
Russia suspends only remaining major nuclear treaty with US
Source: The post is based on the article “Russia suspends only remaining major nuclear treaty with US” published in The Hindu on 22nd February 2023 What is the News? The Russian President has announced that Russia is suspending its participation in the New START treaty, the only remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the United… Continue reading Russia suspends only remaining major nuclear treaty with US
Tamil Nadu: Actor Robo Shankar fined Rs 2.5 lakh for keeping Alexandrine parakeets at home
Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu: Actor Robo Shankar fined Rs 2.5 lakh for keeping Alexandrine parakeets at home” published in Indian Express on 22nd February 2023 What is the News? The Tamil Nadu Wildlife Crime Control Bureau has imposed a fine of Rs 2.5 lakh on the actor for keeping two… Continue reading Tamil Nadu: Actor Robo Shankar fined Rs 2.5 lakh for keeping Alexandrine parakeets at home
Explained | Vostro Accounts and how they facilitate trade
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Vostro accounts and how they facilitate trade” published in The Hindu on 21st February 2023 What is the News? Government officials informed that 20 Russian banks have opened Special Rupee Vostro Accounts (SRVA) with partner banks in India. What is a Vostro Account? A vostro… Continue reading Explained | Vostro Accounts and how they facilitate trade
