Source: The post split verdict by the Supreme Court on the Genetically Modified (GM) mustard has been created, based on the article “Why SC couldn’t agree on environmental release of GM mustard” published in “Indian Express” on 25th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects… Continue reading Split verdict by the Supreme Court on the Genetically Modified (GM) mustard
Critical mineral strategy
Source-This post on Critical mineral strategy has been created based on the article “Critical mineral strategy: Boost for EV sector but experts flag policy gaps” published in “Business Standard” on 25 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3– Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Context– The Ministry of Mines has auctioned more than 50 critical mineral… Continue reading Critical mineral strategy
India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act
Source-This post on India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act has been created based on the article “Businesses should adapt quickly to India’s privacy law” published in “Live Mint” on 25 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-2– Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Context-The Digital… Continue reading India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act
Urban Transformation in India
Source-This post on Urban Transformation in India has been created based on the article “An outlining of urban transformation strategies” published in “The Hindu” on 25 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-1- Urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Context- About 50 crore people, or 36% of India’s population, live in cities, with urbanization growing at 2%… Continue reading Urban Transformation in India
President and Governor immunity under Article 361- Explained Pointwise
A three-judge Bench headed by the Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud has been hearing a case against the blanket ‘criminal immunity‘ provided to the President and Governors under Article 361 of the constitution. The court has impleaded the Union government and sought assistance from the Attorney General of India to decide if a ‘blanket‘… Continue reading President and Governor immunity under Article 361- Explained Pointwise
Climate Finance Taxonomy
Source- This post on the Climate Finance Taxonomy has been created based on the article “What is a climate finance taxonomy, announced by FM Sitharaman?” published in “Indian Express” on 25 July 2024. Why in the news? The Union Budget for 2024-25 included an announcement by the finance minister about developing a ‘climate finance taxonomy’… Continue reading Climate Finance Taxonomy
Vishnupad and Mahabodhi Temples
Source- This post on the Vishnupad and Mahabodhi Temples has been created based on the article “Bihar’s Vishnupad and Mahabodhi temples, for which corridor projects were announced” published in “The Hindu” on 25 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the finance minister announced during her Union Budget speech that corridor projects will be built… Continue reading Vishnupad and Mahabodhi Temples
Angel Tax
Source- This post on the Angel Tax has been created based on the article “ANGEL TAX’ ABOLISHED FOR ALL CLASSES OF INVESTORS” published in “PIB” on 25 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Union Minister for Finance proposed to abolish the ‘angel tax’ for all classes of investors while presenting the Union Budget… Continue reading Angel Tax
Lab-Grown Meat
Source- This post on the Lab-Grown Meat has been created based on the article “In Singapore, customers can now buy meat grown in a lab” published in “Indian Express” on 25 July 2024. Why in the news? Singapore is currently the only country in the world where lab-grown meat is available for purchase. What is… Continue reading Lab-Grown Meat
National Cooperative Policy
Source-This post on National Cooperative Policy has been created based on the article “Budget 2024: Government to introduce a national cooperation policy for the cooperative sector to boost rural economy” published in “Mint” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? The Centre will introduce a national cooperation policy to systematically and comprehensively develop the… Continue reading National Cooperative Policy
