Source: The post is based on an article “Bridging the gap – Efforts to reduce gender disparities must continue in earnest” published in The Hindu on 24th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues Related with Women Relevance: About the Gender Gap Report, 2023 and reducing gender disparities. News: India has seen a rise in its ranking… Continue reading Bridging the gap – Efforts to reduce gender disparities must continue in earnest
Amid roar over increase in tiger count, murmur for NTCA revamp
Source: The post is based on the article “Amid roar over increase in tiger count, murmur for NTCA revamp” published in “The Times of India” on 24th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Conservation. Relevance: About NTCA Revamp. News: Indian Forest Service officers in Madhya Pradesh are debating the revamp of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA).… Continue reading Amid roar over increase in tiger count, murmur for NTCA revamp
Our lives depend on plants — we must have plant literacy to understand climate change
Source: The post is based on the article “Our lives depend on plants — we must have plant literacy to understand climate change” published in “The Times of India” on 24th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance: About the issues faced by the plant species. News: Recent research has shown how the construction of different… Continue reading Our lives depend on plants — we must have plant literacy to understand climate change
Global Liveability Index: These are the world’s most liveable cities for 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “Global Liveability Index: These are the world’s most liveable cities for 2023” published in Indian Express on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released the Global Liveability Index 2023. What is the Global Liveability Index? Global Liveability Index quantifies the challenges… Continue reading Global Liveability Index: These are the world’s most liveable cities for 2023
What was the Liaquat-Nehru pact, due to which Syama Prasad Mookerjee resigned from the Union cabinet?
Source: The post is based on the article “What was the Liaquat-Nehru pact, due to which Syama Prasad Mookerjee resigned from the Union cabinet?” published in Indian Express on 23rd June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Nehru-Liaquat Pact?3 What are the key provisions of the Nehru-Liaquat Pact? 4 What were the issues… Continue reading What was the Liaquat-Nehru pact, due to which Syama Prasad Mookerjee resigned from the Union cabinet?
Joha rice — the Nutraceutical of choice in diabetes management
Source: The post is based on the article “Joha rice — the Nutraceutical of choice in diabetes management” published in PIB on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? Scientists at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) have found that the Joha Rice is effective in lowering the blood glucose and… Continue reading Joha rice — the Nutraceutical of choice in diabetes management
PM in Egypt: What is the Heliopolis Memorial for Indian soldiers who fought in World War 1?
Source: The post is based on the article “PM in Egypt: What is the Heliopolis Memorial for Indian soldiers who fought in World War 1?” published in Indian Express on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? The Indian Prime Minister will pay his respects at the Heliopolis (Port Tewfik) Memorial in the Heliopolis War… Continue reading PM in Egypt: What is the Heliopolis Memorial for Indian soldiers who fought in World War 1?
First-ever Comprehensive Energy Sector Report of BEE’s Energy Data Management Unit released
Source: The post is based on the article “First-ever Comprehensive Energy Sector Report of BEE’s Energy Data Management Unit released” published in PIB on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? The Union Ministry of Power has released a report titled National Energy Data: Survey and Analysis 2021-22. What is National Energy Data: Survey and… Continue reading First-ever Comprehensive Energy Sector Report of BEE’s Energy Data Management Unit released
Central Government Amends Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020 by Introducing Time of Day (ToD) Tariff and Simplification of Smart Metering rules
Source: The post is based on the article “Central Government Amends Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020 by Introducing Time of Day (ToD) Tariff and Simplification of Smart Metering rules” published in PIB on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has introduced two changes to the prevailing power tariff system,… Continue reading Central Government Amends Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020 by Introducing Time of Day (ToD) Tariff and Simplification of Smart Metering rules
WTO disputes between India and US: India, US agree to end 6 WTO disputes
Source: The post is based on the article “India, US agree to end 6 WTO disputes” published in Business Standard on 24th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the six concluded WTO disputes between India and US?3 What are the other decisions India and the US have taken related to trade disputes?4… Continue reading WTO disputes between India and US: India, US agree to end 6 WTO disputes
