Source: This post on the India-UK Trade Deal is based on the article “India-UK trade deal: Prospects & challenges” published in Business Standard on 9th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. News: The article discusses the Free… Continue reading On the India-UK Trade Deal – Prospects & challenges
On Tamil indentured labour in Sri Lanka – An under-discussed facet of colonial history
Source: This post on Tamil indentured labour in Sri Lanka has been created based on the article “An under-discussed facet of colonial history” published in The Hindu on 9th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 Indian History – Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant… Continue reading On Tamil indentured labour in Sri Lanka – An under-discussed facet of colonial history
On e-FIR – Move towards e-FIR, but with caution
Source: This post on e-FIR has been created based on the article “Move towards e-FIR, but with caution” published in The Hindu on 9th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Governance – E-governance – applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential. News: This article discusses the concept of e-FIR. It also highlights the benefits and… Continue reading On e-FIR – Move towards e-FIR, but with caution
On India and the Taiwan conflict – Taiwan, a Malacca blockade and India’s options
Source: This post on India and the Taiwan conflict has been created based on the article “Taiwan, a Malacca blockade and India’s options” published in The Hindu on 9th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. News: This article… Continue reading On India and the Taiwan conflict – Taiwan, a Malacca blockade and India’s options
Energy Conservation Building Code, 2017: Why the IEA called it a ‘notable exception’ among developing countries
Source: The post is based on the article “Energy Conservation Building Code, 2017: Why the IEA called it a ‘notable exception’ among developing countries” published in “Indian Express” on 9th November 2023 Why in the News? The International Energy Agency(IEA) has released the World Energy Outlook report 2023. The report has said that India’s Energy… Continue reading Energy Conservation Building Code, 2017: Why the IEA called it a ‘notable exception’ among developing countries
INDUS-X: First INDUS-X Investors Meet held in Delhi ahead of 2+2 Indo-US Ministerial Dialogue
Source: The post is based on the article “INDUS-X: First INDUS-X Investors Meet held in Delhi ahead of 2+2 Indo-US Ministerial Dialogue” published in “PIB” on 9th November 2023 Why in the News? Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) has organized the first INDUS-X Investors Meet at New Delhi. What is INDUS-X? Specifications Details Full Form… Continue reading INDUS-X: First INDUS-X Investors Meet held in Delhi ahead of 2+2 Indo-US Ministerial Dialogue
Illegal Betting: Government bans 22 Illegal betting apps
Source: The post is based on the article “Illegal Betting: Government bans 22 Illegal betting apps” published in “The Hindu” on 9th November 2023 Why in the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued blocking orders against 22 illegal betting apps and websites, including the Mahadev online betting platform. What is… Continue reading Illegal Betting: Government bans 22 Illegal betting apps
UGC notifies norms for setting up campuses by foreign universities
Source: The post is based on the article “UGC notifies norms for setting up campuses by foreign universities” published in “Business Standard” on 9th November 2023 Why in the News? University Grants Commission (UGC) has notified the regulations for foreign universities to set up and operate their campuses in India. What are the key regulations… Continue reading UGC notifies norms for setting up campuses by foreign universities
UNEP Production Gap Report: World will overshoot 2030 fossil fuel limit by twice over
Source: The post is based on the article “Production Gap Report :World will overshoot 2030 fossil fuel limit by twice over” published in “The Hindu” on 9th November 2023 Why in the News? The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has published the Production Gap Report 2023. What is the Production Gap Report? Specifications Details Prepared by… Continue reading UNEP Production Gap Report: World will overshoot 2030 fossil fuel limit by twice over
Electoral Bonds and Electoral Trusts: What are they, and how do they differ?
Source: The post is based on the article “Electoral Bonds and Electoral Trusts: What are they, and how do they differ?” published in “Indian Express” on 9th November 2023 Why in the News? The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on the challenge to the Electoral Bonds Scheme. Before this Electoral Bonds (EB) Scheme, there… Continue reading Electoral Bonds and Electoral Trusts: What are they, and how do they differ?
