Source: The post is based on the article “Jawaharlal Nehru Port becomes first 100% Landlord Major Port of India” published in PIB on 21st July 2022. What is the News? Jawaharlal Nehru Port(JNP) has become the first major landlord port in India following the awarding of a private tender to expand Jawaharlal Nehru Port Container… Continue reading Jawaharlal Nehru Port becomes first 100% Landlord Major Port of India
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With 14.4 judges per million people, undertrials at historic high
Source: The post is based on the article “With 14.4 judges per million people, undertrials at historic high” published in Business Standard on 23rd July 2022. What is the News? This article talks about the vacancies in the judiciary and the increasing number of undertrials in jails. What are the key highlights? Undertrials: The number… Continue reading With 14.4 judges per million people, undertrials at historic high
The Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (Agreement) at the WTO Ministerial meeting
Source: The post is based on the article “The Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (Agreement) at the WTO Ministerial meeting” published in PIB on 22nd July 2022. What is the News? The Minister of Commerce and Industry has informed Rajya Sabha about Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. What is the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies? The WTO Agreement… Continue reading The Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (Agreement) at the WTO Ministerial meeting
Antarctic Bill, 2022 passed in LS
Source: This post is based on the following articles “Lok Sabha passes the Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022 aimed at having India’s own national measures for protecting the Antarctic environment and dependent and associated ecosystem” published in the PIB on 23rd July 2022. “Antarctic Bill passed in LS” published in The Hindu on 23rd July 2022. What is the… Continue reading Antarctic Bill, 2022 passed in LS
Explained | How is Kerala fighting against monkeypox?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | How is Kerala fighting against monkeypox?” published in The Hindu on 22nd July 2022. What is the News? Kerala has detected two cases of Monkeypox.While both patients are in isolation and treatment, the State Health department has strengthened surveillance and control measures across all districts.… Continue reading Explained | How is Kerala fighting against monkeypox?
Explained: The Kali Bein and its significance for Sikhs
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: The Kali Bein and its significance for Sikhs” published in Indian Express on 22nd July 2022. What is the News? Punjab Chief Minister has been admitted to Delhi’s Apollo Hospital days after he had drunk a glass of water directly from the Kali Bein. What is… Continue reading Explained: The Kali Bein and its significance for Sikhs
Hydrophobic ingredients in combination with obsolete antibiotics can counter multidrug-resistant bacteria
Source: The post is based on the article “Hydrophobic ingredients in combination with obsolete antibiotics can counter multidrug-resistant bacteria” published in PIB on 21st July 2022. What is the News? Scientists have come up with a new approach to revitalizing the efficacy of existing antibiotics to counter the rising menace of multidrug-resistant bacteria. The problem… Continue reading Hydrophobic ingredients in combination with obsolete antibiotics can counter multidrug-resistant bacteria
EIA rules amended: projects near LoC, those of strategic value won’t need green nod
Source: The post is based on the article “EIA rules amended: projects near LoC, those of strategic value won’t need green nod” published in Indian Express on 20th July 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has notified amendments to the Environmental Impact Assessment(EIA) Rules, making several exemptions… Continue reading EIA rules amended: projects near LoC, those of strategic value won’t need green nod
Blockchains can cut both ways in their impact on global warming
Source: The post is based on an article “Blockchains can cut both ways in their impact on global warming” published in the Live Mint on 21st July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Environment and Ecology Relevance: Role of Blockchain in the global warming News: Recently, the Centre for Alternative Finance at the University of Cambridge has… Continue reading Blockchains can cut both ways in their impact on global warming
Recent Supreme Court judgment on IBC may weaken insolvency regime
Source: The post is based on an article “Recent Supreme Court judgment on IBC may weaken insolvency regime” published in the Indian Express on 22nd July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Issues and Challenges pertaining to growth and development of Indian Economy; Effects of Liberalization on the Economy, Changes in Industrial Policy and their Effects on… Continue reading Recent Supreme Court judgment on IBC may weaken insolvency regime
