Source: This post on the Israel-Palestine conflict has been created based on the article “Israel & limits of military power” published in Business Standard on 28th October 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 discusses the shortcomings… Continue reading On Israel-Palestine Conflict- Israel & limits of military power
On Inflation – No policy for troubled times
Source: This post on inflation has been created based on the article “No policy for troubled times” published in Business Standard on 28th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy and issues relating to planning. News: This article discusses the various reasons which have led to the current inflation scenario in the world.… Continue reading On Inflation – No policy for troubled times
On GI Tags – Is India sub-leveraging the advantages of GI tagging?
Source: This post on GI Tags has been created based on the article “Is India sub-leveraging the advantages of GI tagging?” published in Business Standard on 28th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Science & Technology – Issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. News: This article discusses the implications of Geographic Indication or GI-Tag.… Continue reading On GI Tags – Is India sub-leveraging the advantages of GI tagging?
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
Source: The post “Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana” is based on the article “Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana is a prime example of how Digital Connection and emotional and administrative responsibility can come together: Union Minister” published in “PIB” on 28th October 2023 Why in the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development has… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
Brazzaville Declaration
Source: The post is based on the article “Brazzaville Declaration” published in “MEA” on 28th October 2023 Why in the News? A Summit of Three basins is going to be held at Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. What are these three basins? Three Basins Details Congo Basin 1) It is the second-largest tropical forest in the… Continue reading Brazzaville Declaration
Mizoram has highest cancer incidence rate in India, finds study
Source: The post is based on the article “Mizoram has highest cancer incidence rate in India, finds study” published in “The Hindu” on 28th October 2023 Why in the News? A study has been released titled “Cancer awareness, diagnosis and treatment needs in Mizoram, India: evidence from 18 years trends (2003–2020)’’. What are the key findings… Continue reading Mizoram has highest cancer incidence rate in India, finds study
Dark pattern sales deemed ‘cybercrime’
Source: The post is based on the article “Dark pattern sales deemed ‘cybercrime’” published in “The Hindu” on 28th October 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What are Dark Patterns?3 What are Dark Pattern practices used by Airlines?4 What are the Parliamentary Committee recommendations on ticket prices of Airlines? Why in the News? The Consumer… Continue reading Dark pattern sales deemed ‘cybercrime’
What is a ghost particle?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is a ghost particle?” published in “The Hindu” on 28th October 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What are Ghost Particles or Neutrinos?3 How Do Scientists detect Ghost Particles or Neutrinos? 4 Why Does the Detection of Neutrinos Matter? Why in the News? China is building the… Continue reading What is a ghost particle?
Manual Scavenging
Source: The post “Manual Scavenging” is based on the article “Rs 30 lakh compensation to be paid to families of those who die while cleaning sewers: SC” published in “Deccan Herald” on 25th October 2023 Why in the News? The Supreme Court has directed the Union and state governments to ensure the complete eradication of… Continue reading Manual Scavenging
China imposes export curbs on graphite
Source: The post is based on the article “China imposes export curbs on graphite” published in “Financial Times” on 28th October 2023 Why in the News? China has imposed export controls on graphite. Why has China decided to impose an export curb on graphite? Aim: To protect China’s national security and controlling supplies of critical… Continue reading China imposes export curbs on graphite
