Source- This post on Food Recovery to Avoid Methane Emissions (FRAME) has been created based on the article “Food banks can prevent GHG emissions equivalent to taking 900 cars off road for a year: Data” published in “Down to Earth” on 6th September 2024. Why in News? As per recent estimates from a new methodology called… Continue reading Food Recovery to Avoid Methane Emissions (FRAME)
Indian Pomegranates
Source- This post on Indian Pomegranates has been created based on the article “APEDA facilitates first consignment of Indian Pomegranates from Mumbai to Melbourne” published in “PIB” on 6th September 2024. Why in News? The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the export of the first consignment of Indian pomegranates from Mumbai… Continue reading Indian Pomegranates
Vertical Fiscal Imbalance (VFI)
Source- This post on Vertical Fiscal Imbalance (VFI) has been created based on the article “What is vertical fiscal imbalance?” published in “The Hindu” on 6th September 2024. Why in News? The issue of Vertical Fiscal Imbalance (VFI) in India has recently gained attention due to increasing concerns over the financial relationship between the Union government… Continue reading Vertical Fiscal Imbalance (VFI)
23rd Law Commission of India
Source- This post on Law Commission of India has been created based on the article “What is the Law Commission: its role, members, & recommendations“ published in “Indian Express” on 6th September 2024. Why in News? The Union government has established the 23rd Law Commission of India which is effective from September 1. It will serve… Continue reading 23rd Law Commission of India
Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence
Source- This post on Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence has been created based on the article “Explained: The significance of the first global ‘legally binding’ pact on use of AI” published in “Indian Express” on 6th September 2024. Why in News? The United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom (UK) are… Continue reading Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence
Impact of the National Food Security Act 2013 on PDS leakages.
Source: The post Impact of the National Food Security Act 2013 on PDS leakages has been created, based on the article “The Food Security Act has revamped the PDS” published in “The Hindu” on 6th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper3-Public Distribution System objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security.… Continue reading Impact of the National Food Security Act 2013 on PDS leakages.
Technological progress affected labour income
Source: The post technological progress affected labour income has been created, based on the article “Income inequality: More jobs and higher taxes can counter the effects of automation” published in “The Hindu” on 6th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper3- Economy-growth, development and employment. Context: The article explains that technological advances, like automation and… Continue reading Technological progress affected labour income
Partnerships with Africa can help secure India’s Critical Mineral Mission
Source: The post partnerships with Africa can help secure India’s critical mineral mission has been created, based on the article “Africa can make India’s ‘critical mineral mission’ shine” published in “The Hindu” on 6th August 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper2-international relations-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Context:… Continue reading Partnerships with Africa can help secure India’s Critical Mineral Mission
Arrest of Telegram CEO- Liability of Digital Platform Owners for User-generated content- Explained Pointwise
Recently, the telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in Paris on account of a litany of serious crimes, including enabling the distribution of child sexual abuse material on the app, facilitating drug trafficking, and refusing to cooperate with law enforcement. His arrest has put the spotlight on the debate regarding the liability of Digital Platform Owners… Continue reading Arrest of Telegram CEO- Liability of Digital Platform Owners for User-generated content- Explained Pointwise
“Development Compact” Proposed by India
Source: The post “Development Compact” Proposed by India has been created, based on the article “India offers an alternate development path for Global South nations” published in “Indian Express” on 6th August 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 2 – International Relations – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s… Continue reading “Development Compact” Proposed by India
