Source: The post is based on the article “Freebies against democracy but legislation against them not advisable: SC” published in Business Standard on 12th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Freebies?3 What are the Supreme Court’s observations on Freebies?4 What are the other options suggested by petitioners to curb Freebies? What is… Continue reading Freebies against democracy but legislation against them not advisable: SC
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Explained: What is the controversial ‘Butterfly Mine’ Russia has allegedly used in Ukraine?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What is the controversial ‘Butterfly Mine’ Russia has allegedly used in Ukraine?” published in Indian Express on 12th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Butterfly Mines?3 Why are these mines controversial?4 Are these kinds of mines allowed in International Law? What is the… Continue reading Explained: What is the controversial ‘Butterfly Mine’ Russia has allegedly used in Ukraine?
Gold ETFs log Rs 457 crore outflow in July
Source: The post is based on the article “Gold ETFs log Rs 457 crore outflow in July” published in Indian Express on 12th August 2022. What is the News? Gold Exchange Traded Funds(ETFs) witnessed a net outflow of Rs 457 crore in July as investors parked their money in other asset classes as part of… Continue reading Gold ETFs log Rs 457 crore outflow in July
Over 7% Indians own digital currency; 7th highest in the world
Source: The post is based on the article “Over 7% Indians own digital currency; 7th highest in the world” published in Livemint on 12th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key highlights from these reports?3 What are the risks of cryptocurrencies?4 What are the measures suggested by the report? What is… Continue reading Over 7% Indians own digital currency; 7th highest in the world
Audio Visual Co-production Treaty: India, Australia to sign film treaty
Source: The post is based on the article “India, Australia to sign film treaty” published in The Hindu on 10th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of an Audio Visual Co-production Treaty between India and Australia which is aimed at facilitating joint production of films between the two… Continue reading Audio Visual Co-production Treaty: India, Australia to sign film treaty
Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment launches “SMILE-75 Initiative”
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment launches SMILE-75 Initiative” published in PIB on 10th August 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has launched the “SMILE-75 Initiative”. What is the SMILE-75 Initiative? Launched by: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment under… Continue reading Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment launches “SMILE-75 Initiative”
Union Minister shares India’s roadmap for climate protection
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister shares India’s roadmap for climate protection” published in PIB on 10th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister has inaugurated the International Conference on “Systems Analysis for Enabling Integrated Policy Making”. About Conference on “Systems Analysis for Enabling Integrated Policy Making” Organized by: … Continue reading Union Minister shares India’s roadmap for climate protection
Big relief for livestock, Agriculture Minister launches indigenous vaccine for Lumpy Skin disease
Source: The post is based on the article “Big relief for livestock, Agriculture Minister launches indigenous vaccine for Lumpy Skin disease” published in PIB on 10th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has launched the indigenous vaccine Lumpi-ProVac to protect livestock from Lumpy Skin disease. What is… Continue reading Big relief for livestock, Agriculture Minister launches indigenous vaccine for Lumpy Skin disease
Cabinet approves ratification of the eleventh Additional protocol to the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves ratification of the eleventh Additional protocol to the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union” published in PIB on 10th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the ratification of amendments to the Constitution of the Universal… Continue reading Cabinet approves ratification of the eleventh Additional protocol to the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union
The grammar of VIP security
Source: The post is based on the article “The grammar of VIP security” published in The Hindu on 11th August 2022. What is the News? There are huge similarities between the assassinations of Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe and Rajiv Gandhi such as both were killed during an election campaign. However, if enough checks are… Continue reading The grammar of VIP security
