Source-This post on Adopting a living wage approach has been created based on the article “It’s time to raise minimum wages or adopt a living wage approach” published in “Live Mint” on 14 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3– Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. News– The Indian… Continue reading Adopting a living wage approach
Declining poverty ratio
Source-This post on Declining poverty ratio has been created based on the article “Declining poverty ratio: a continuing trend” published in “The Hindu’’ on 13 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Issues relating to Poverty & GS Paper-1- Poverty and Developmental issues. Context– The Household Consumption Expenditure Survey for 2022-23 (HCES) by the National Sample Survey… Continue reading Declining poverty ratio
Evaluation of Smart Cities Mission (SCM)
Source-This post on Evaluation of Smart Cities Mission (SCM) has been created based on the article “An overview of the Smart Cities Mission” published in “The Hindu” on 13 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-1– Urbanization, their problems and their remedies and GS Paper-2- Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising… Continue reading Evaluation of Smart Cities Mission (SCM)
Significance of Mediation for Dispute Resolution
Source-This post on Significance of Mediation for Dispute Resolution has been created based on the article “Adopting a transformative vision for mediation” published in “The Hindu” on 13 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Dispute Redressal Mechanisms and Institutions. Context-In the backdrop of judicial backlog and prolonged litigations, the present Chief Justice of India emphasized the… Continue reading Significance of Mediation for Dispute Resolution
Chabahar Port Agreement – Explained Pointwise
After years of negotiations and setbacks, India and Iran signed the Chabahar port agreement. This agreement will allow India to operate and manage the strategically important Chabahar Port. Union Minister for Shipping, Ports and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal witnessed the signing of the contract between India Ports Global Ltd (IPGL) and Ports & Maritime Organisation of… Continue reading Chabahar Port Agreement – Explained Pointwise
Semal trees
Source-This post on Semal trees is based on the article “Semal trees are being wiped out in Rajasthan due to Udaipur’s Holi” published in “The Hindu” on 13th May 2024. Why in the News? Semal trees in Rajasthan are facing extinction because of Udaipur’s Holi festivities. Traditionally, the stripped stems or branches of semal trees serve… Continue reading Semal trees
Peregrine Falcon
Source-This post on Peregrine Falcon is based on the article “Peregrines in a skyscraper” published in “The Hindu” on 13th May 2024. Why in the News? The Madras Naturalist’s Society’s Project Raptor Watch (PRW) has been actively monitoring peregrine falcons in Chennai for two years. Their objective is to document, study, and monitor various raptor… Continue reading Peregrine Falcon
Zero-Day Vulnerabilities (ZDVs)
Source-This post on Zero-Day Vulnerabilities (ZDVs) is based on the article “Indian Govt Warns About Major Google Chrome Security Alert: What You Need To Know” published in “The News 18” on 13th May 2024. Why in the News? Another zero-day vulnerability has struck Google Chrome, prompting concern among users and cybersecurity professionals alike. About Zero-Day… Continue reading Zero-Day Vulnerabilities (ZDVs)
Leopard Cat
Source-This post on Leopard Cat is based on the article “Leopard cat sighted in Maharashtra’s Pench Tiger Reserve for first time” published in “The Indian Express” on 12th May 2024. Why in the News? A leopard cat was sighted in Maharashtra’s Pench Tiger Reserve for the first time. About Leopard Cat Aspects Description About Leopard Cat… Continue reading Leopard Cat
ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement Joint Committee
Source-This post on ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement Joint Committee is based on the article “4th Meeting of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement Joint Committee” published in “PIB” on 13th May 2024. Why in the News? The 4th Joint Committee meeting to review the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) took place in Putrajaya, Malaysia,… Continue reading ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement Joint Committee
