Source-This post on Taking on big tech has been created based on the article “US has gone after Big Tech. That makes it easier for India” published in “The Indian Express” on 29 March 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2– Regulatory and various Quasi-judicial Bodies News– The US has finally changed its stance towards antitrust enforcement and… Continue reading Taking on big tech
Young and the old – lancet report on fertility rate
Source-This post on Young and the old – lancet report on fertility rate has been created based on the article “Express View on India’s falling fertility rate: A wake-up call” published in “The Indian Express” on 29 March 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper 1-Indian society- Population and Associated Issues, Poverty and Developmental issues Context– According to… Continue reading Young and the old – lancet report on fertility rate
Reasons for an electricity shortage in India: Understanding India’s coal imports
Source: The post reasons for an electricity shortage in India has been created, based on the article “Understanding India’s coal imports” published in “The Hindu” on 29th March 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-economy-infrastructure (electricity) News: The article discusses electricity shortages in India due to coal supply issues. It explains that the problem is… Continue reading Reasons for an electricity shortage in India: Understanding India’s coal imports
Internet shutdowns in India: Measuring internet freedom in India in the last 10 years
Source: The post internet shutdowns in India has been created, based on the article “Measuring internet freedom in India in the last 10 years” published in “The Hindu” on 29th March 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Science and technology- Awareness in the fields of IT. News: This article discusses the high number of internet… Continue reading Internet shutdowns in India: Measuring internet freedom in India in the last 10 years
WHO Pandemic Agreement: The countdown to a pandemic treaty
Source: The post WHO Pandemic Agreement has been created, based on the article “The countdown to a pandemic treaty” published in “The Hindu” on 29th March 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-International relations- Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. News: The article discusses negotiations for a WHO Pandemic Agreement. This agreement… Continue reading WHO Pandemic Agreement: The countdown to a pandemic treaty
Mushk Budij
Source: This article on the Mushk Budij is based on “Study unravels the recipe that gives mushk budiji rice its unique aroma” which was published in “The hindu” on 29th March 2024. Why in news? Recently, scientists reported that altitude and temperature play an important role in the development of mushk budiji aroma. About Mushk Budij 1.… Continue reading Mushk Budij
Food Waste Index Report 2024
Source: This article on the Food Waste Index Report 2024 is based on “Households across the world waste 1 billion meals a day, says UN report” which was published in “The Hindu” on 29th March 2024. Why in news? Food Waste Index Report 2024, was launched by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and WRAP… Continue reading Food Waste Index Report 2024
Difference between the current and capital account
Source-This post on Difference between the current and capital account is based on the article “Current account deficit narrows to 1.2% of GDP at $10.5 billion in Oct-Dec: RBI” published in “The Indian Express” on 27th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, RBI stated that current account deficit narrows to 1.2 % of GDP at $10.5 billion… Continue reading Difference between the current and capital account
Governor’s role in lawmaking
Source: This article on Governor’s role in lawmaking is based on “Governor’s assent to state laws” which was published in “The Indian Express” on 29th March 2024. Why in news? Recently, Kerala has moved the SC against the withholding of assent to Bills by the President and Governor. Governor’s role in lawmaking 1) Article 200… Continue reading Governor’s role in lawmaking
Restructuring of the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA)
Source: This article on restructuring of the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) is based on “Department of Defence Production issues notification for re-organisation of DGQA” which was published in “PIB” on 29th March 2024. Why in news? The Department of Defence Production has announced a restructuring of the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA). About restructuring… Continue reading Restructuring of the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA)
