Source: The post on ethanol blending scheme of government has been created based on the article “Food versus Fuel: What’s happening with Centre’s ethanol blending scheme” published in “Business standard” on 13th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Indian economy- Food processing and related industries in India. News: The Indian government directed mills… Continue reading On ethanol blending scheme of government – Food versus Fuel
Madras HC decision on Section 3 of the Indian Patent Act- Patent exclusions
Source: The post Madras HC decision on Section 3 of the Indian Patent Act has been created on the article “Patent exclusions” published in The Hindu on 13th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Indian Economy- Trade (patent issue) News: This article discusses two recent court decisions in India about what can and… Continue reading Madras HC decision on Section 3 of the Indian Patent Act- Patent exclusions
EU AI Law impact- Intelligent regulation- Much to learn from EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act
Source: The post EU AI Law impacts has been created on the article Intelligent regulation- Much to learn from EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act” published in “Business standard” on 13th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3- Science and Technology -Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. News: The article discusses the EU’s… Continue reading EU AI Law impact- Intelligent regulation- Much to learn from EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act
On gene therapy – Game-changer
Source: This post on gene therapy is created based on the article “game changer”, published in The Hindu on 13th December 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Science and technology News: Recently, the UK drug regulator and the U.S. FDA approved the gene therapies Casgevy and Lyfgenia for treating sickle cell disease in patients… Continue reading On gene therapy – Game-changer
Issues related to UAPA – An anti-terror law and its interference with liberty
Source: This post on issues related to UAPA is created based on the article “An anti-terror law and its interference with liberty”, published in The Hindu on 13th December 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Governance – Criminal Justice System of India News: The article focuses on a judgment by the Jammu and Kashmir… Continue reading Issues related to UAPA – An anti-terror law and its interference with liberty
The Reintroduction of Cheetahs in Banni grassland
Source– This post is based on the article “Cheetahs to return to Gujarat as Centre approves breeding centre in Banni grassland” published in “The Indian Express” on 9th December 2023. Why in the News? The central government has approved a proposal to set up a cheetah conservation breeding centre in Banni grasslands of Kutch district… Continue reading The Reintroduction of Cheetahs in Banni grassland
IEPFA and NCAER jointly organize workshop on ‘Investor Education and Protection Policy in India
Source: The post is based on the article “IEPFA and NCAER jointly organize workshop on ‘Investor Education and Protection Policy in India” published in “PIB” on 12th December 2023 Why in the News? The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) and the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) have jointly organized a workshop… Continue reading IEPFA and NCAER jointly organize workshop on ‘Investor Education and Protection Policy in India
India’s extreme rainfall ‘corridor’
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s extreme rainfall corridor” published in “The Hindu” on 13th December 2023 Why in the News? Researchers have discovered a stable “highway” over India where large-scale extreme rainfall events occur simultaneously during monsoons. What are the Key Findings of the study related to Indian Monsoon? 1) Global… Continue reading India’s extreme rainfall ‘corridor’
Food Security and Nutrition Report 2023: 74% Indians could not afford healthy diet in 2021
Source: The post is based on the article “Food Security and Nutrition Report 2023: 74% Indians could not afford healthy diet in 2021” published in “The Hindu” on 13th December 2023 Why in the News? The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has released a report titled “Asia Pacific Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition… Continue reading Food Security and Nutrition Report 2023: 74% Indians could not afford healthy diet in 2021
Koya tribe
Source- This post is based on the article “Koya tribe rides the eco-friendly wave to help conserve the Indian Bison of Eastern Ghats” published in “The Hindu” on 9th December 2023. Why in the News? In an effort to conserve the Indian Bison, the Koya tribe of Andhra Pradesh, India, is switching from traditional bison… Continue reading Koya tribe
