Source: The post is based on the article “Barracuda: India’s fastest’ solar-electric boat launched” published in “The Hindu” on 15th December 2023 Why in the News? India’s fastest solar-electric boat named Barracuda has been launched. What is Barracuda? Specifications Details What is it It is India’s fastest solar-electric boat Developed jointly by Navalt Solar and… Continue reading Barracuda: India’s fastest’ solar-electric boat launched
Category: Internal Security
HC decision on Sri Lankan refugees -End the uncertainty
Source: The post HC decision on Sri Lankan refugees has been created on the article “End the uncertainty-Centre’s proactive approach to resolve issues of Sri Lankan repatriates is must” published in “The Hindu” on 14th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3- security- internal security News: The article discusses a court decision in India… Continue reading HC decision on Sri Lankan refugees -End the uncertainty
UNLF Peace Accord
Source: This post on the UNLF Peace Accord has been created based on the article “UNLF Peace Accord” published in “Indian Express” on 5th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security – Security challenges and their management in border areas. News: The article discusses the recently signed peace accord between Manipuri insurgent… Continue reading UNLF Peace Accord
Social Capital for Climate Change- Climate targets will stay elusive without stronger social capital
Source: The post social capital for climate change has been created on the article “Climate targets will stay elusive without stronger social capital” published in “Live Mints” on 4th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 1 – Society – Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India & GS paper 3 – environment- climate… Continue reading Social Capital for Climate Change- Climate targets will stay elusive without stronger social capital
On re-criminalizing adultery
Source: This post has been created on the article “On re-criminalizing adultery” published in The Hindu on 4th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 1- Society – social empowerment & GS paper 2- polity- fundamental rights News: The article discusses the Parliamentary Committee’s suggestion to make adultery a criminal offense again in India, but… Continue reading On re-criminalizing adultery
Centre exempts CERT-In from purview of RTI Act
Source- This post is based on the article “Centre exempts CERT-In from purview of RTI Act” published in “The Hindu” on 24 November 2023. Why in the News? The Central government in its recent official order has exempted the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) from the ambit of the Right to Information (RTI) Act. What… Continue reading Centre exempts CERT-In from purview of RTI Act
New FCRA Norms might result in fund crunch for philanthropy and CSR
Source: Live Mint Syllabus: GS2: Development Processes and the Development Industry — the Role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Context: New norms on foreign donations and covid-19 could end up shrinking the money pool for philanthropy and CSR. What are the changes over the years? The Foreign… Continue reading New FCRA Norms might result in fund crunch for philanthropy and CSR
