Source– The post is based on the article “Only by recognising the power & intelligence of the opium poppy can we even begin to make peace with it” published in “The Times Group” on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Modern history Relevance: Opium trade and Opium war News-The article is about new book of Amitav… Continue reading ‘Only by recognising the power & intelligence of the opium poppy can we even begin to make peace with it’
Express View on Yamuna status report: River abandoned
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on Yamuna status report: River abandoned” published in “Indian Express” on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment News: In January, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) established a panel led by Delhi’s lieutenant governor to find way to rejuvenate the Yamuna river in the… Continue reading Express View on Yamuna status report: River abandoned
Ten military lessons from the Ukraine conflict for India
Source: The post is based on the article “Ten military lessons from the Ukraine conflict for India” published in “Indian Express” on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interest. What are the military lessons from the Ukraine conflict for India? The military lessons… Continue reading Ten military lessons from the Ukraine conflict for India
Sobriety after the euphoria of the U.S. state visit
Source: The post is based on the article “Sobriety after the euphoria of the U.S. state visit” published in “The Hindu” on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Contents1 About historical development of India US relations2 What are the major differences in… Continue reading Sobriety after the euphoria of the U.S. state visit
Ominous signs- on Khalistani separatism
Source: The post is based on the article “Ominous signs” published in “The Hindu” on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Internal security News: On July 8, rallies by pro-Khalistan separatists are planned in the U.S., the U.K., Canada and Australia that target Indian diplomatic missions and diplomats. The Indian government has taken steps to… Continue reading Ominous signs- on Khalistani separatism
Standing up for National Anthem: What the Supreme Court has ruled
Source: The post is based on the article “Standing up for National Anthem: What the Supreme Court has ruled” published in The Indian Express on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Structure, Organization & Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Relevance: About the SC rulings on singing National Anthem News: An executive magistrate in Srinagar… Continue reading Standing up for National Anthem: What the Supreme Court has ruled
Internationalisation of Indian currency: The rupee challenge
Source: The post is based on an article “Internationalisation of Indian currency: The rupee challenge” published in The Indian Express on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Monetary Policy, Growth & Development Relevance: About the benefits and challenges associated with Internationalization of rupee. News: Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Inter-Departmental Group (IDG) has… Continue reading Internationalisation of Indian currency: The rupee challenge
CMV and ToMV: The two ‘mosaic’ viruses that hit tomato crop in Maharashtra and Karnataka
Source: The post is based on the article “CMV and ToMV: The two ‘mosaic’ viruses that hit tomato crop in Maharashtra and Karnataka” published in Indian Express on 8th July 2023 What is the News? Tomato growers in Maharashtra have blamed the crop decline to the Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV) while the growers in Karnataka… Continue reading CMV and ToMV: The two ‘mosaic’ viruses that hit tomato crop in Maharashtra and Karnataka
Selective ban of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI
Source: The post is based on the article “Selective ban of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI” published in The Hindu on 8th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Why does TRAI want regulation for OTT communication services?3 Why is TRAI exploring selective banning of OTT apps?4 What does the draft telecom Bill… Continue reading Selective ban of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI
Explainer: What is the Farmers Distress Index?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explainer: What is the Farmers Distress Index?” published in Down To Earth on 6th July 2023 What is the News? Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA), an institution under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has developed an early warning system called ‘farmers distress index’.… Continue reading Explainer: What is the Farmers Distress Index?
