Source-This post on Need of Climate Friendly Agriculture has been created based on the article “To ensure a hunger-free nation, protect soil” published in “The Indian Express” on 29 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Issues related to Direct and Indirect Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices. Context– Earth Day was first observed on 22 April… Continue reading Need of Climate Friendly Agriculture
On Inheritance Tax
Source-This post on Bad ideas in taxation has been created based on the article “What makes wealth and inheritance taxes bad for India’s economic progress” published in “Business Standards” on 29 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus- GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context– The… Continue reading On Inheritance Tax
A Global Plastics Treaty
Source-This post on “Urgent Call: A Global Plastics Treaty” has been created based on the article “The planet’s plastic problem: why we need a global plastics treaty” published in “The Indian express” on 29 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper 3 – Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. News– Recently negotiators and observers from… Continue reading A Global Plastics Treaty
Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme
Source-This post on Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme is based on the article “Centre accords AEO status to gem and jewellery sector” published in “The Hindu” on 28th March 2024. Why in the News? The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) stated that the government has granted Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status to the gem… Continue reading Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme
Network as a service (NaaS)
Source-This post on Network as a service (NaaS) is based on the article “Internet economy should embrace NaaS” published in “The Financial Express” on 28th March 2024. Why in the News? India’s internet economy is rapidly advancing as more and more people connect through the digital bandwagon. Network-as-a-service (NaaS) offers the potential to enhance the everyday user… Continue reading Network as a service (NaaS)
India’s Chinese import bill up 2.3 times in 15 years
Source-This post on India’s Chinese import bill up 2.3 times in 15 years is based on the article “Up 2.3 times in 15 years, India’s Chinese import bill to rise further ” published in “The Hindu” on 28th March 2024. Why in the News? According to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).… Continue reading India’s Chinese import bill up 2.3 times in 15 years
Biohacking
Source-This post on Biohacking is based on the article “Biohacking and the race to become superhuman” published in “The Hindu” on 28th March 2024. Why in the News? The latest trend in biohacking has garnered widespread attention online, particularly after Bryan Johnson, the founder of KernelCo and Blueprint, announced his annual investment of $2 million to… Continue reading Biohacking
Accreditation by the GANHRI
Source-This post on Accreditation by the GANHRI is based on the article “NHRC accreditation status faces review in Geneva this week” published in “The Hindu” on 28th March 2024. Why in the News? The meeting of the Sub-Committee on Accreditation (SCA) of the UN-recognised Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) worldwide will be… Continue reading Accreditation by the GANHRI
New corporate governance charter for startups
Source-This post on New corporate governance charter for startups is based on the article “CII brings out new corporate governance charter for startups” published in “The Economic times” on 28th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has launched a corporate governance charter for startups. About corporate governance charter for… Continue reading New corporate governance charter for startups
Liquid Nitrogen For Preserving Food
Source-This post on Liquid Nitrogen For Preserving Food is based on the article “Liquid nitrogen can be used only to preserve food, stress food safety officials” published in “The Hindu” on 28th March 2024. Why in the News? The Food Safety department has issued an order on the use of liquid nitrogen used for preserving… Continue reading Liquid Nitrogen For Preserving Food
