Source- The post is based on the article “CoWIN leaks: Where’s government’s due diligence?” published in “The Indian Express” on 19th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Awareness in the field of IT, computers. GS2- E-governance Relevance- Issues related to privacy and security in digitalisation News- The recent media reports about the CoWin data leak are no… Continue reading CoWIN leaks: Where’s government’s due diligence?
A reserve currency differs from one that payments are settled in
Source- The post is based on the article “A reserve currency differs from one that payments are settled in” published in the “mint” on 19th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Indian Economy – Money and Currency Relevance- Issues related to external account News– There has been a lot of discussions recently on the international usage… Continue reading A reserve currency differs from one that payments are settled in
Remains of new species of duck-billed dinosaur found in Chile
Source: The post is based on the article “Remains of new species of duck-billed dinosaur found in Chile” published in The Hindu on 19th June 2023 What is the News? Scientists from Chile have discovered a new species of duck-billed dinosaur in the far south of Chile. What is a Duck-billed Dinosaur? Duck-billed Dinosaur is… Continue reading Remains of new species of duck-billed dinosaur found in Chile
Direct Seeding of Rice: Paddy and the price of water
Source: The post is based on the article “Paddy and the price of water” published in Indian Express on 19th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Direct Seeding of Rice(DSR)?3 What is the difference between Direct Seeding of Rice(DSR) and conventional transplanting?4 What are the advantages of DSR?5 What are the current… Continue reading Direct Seeding of Rice: Paddy and the price of water
On climate change, wealthy nations must show the way
Source- The post is based on the article “On climate change, wealthy nations must show the way” published in “The Indian Express” on 19th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Climate Change News– The article explains the need for urgent action on climate change in current times. Why is action on climate change… Continue reading On climate change, wealthy nations must show the way
Transmitting efficiency – New RE projects could address a major weakness
Source: The post is based on the article “Transmitting efficiency – New RE projects could address a major weakness” published in Business Standard on 19th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Renewable Energy Relevance: About NCT’s transmission project and challenges associated with it. News: The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has recently approved six transmission… Continue reading Transmitting efficiency – New RE projects could address a major weakness
Steering sustainable trade – India needs to push manufacturing exports
Source: The post is based on the article “Steering sustainable trade – India needs to push manufacturing exports” published in Business Standard on 19th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: concerns with declining exports in India and measures needed News: India’s merchandise exports have been struggling, with declining for fourth consecutive month… Continue reading Steering sustainable trade – India needs to push manufacturing exports
Indian medicines under lens in Sri Lanka over a series of adverse events
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian medicines under lens in Sri Lanka over a series of adverse events” published in The Hindu on 19th June 2023 What is the News? Two patients have recently died after being given Indian-made anaesthetic drugs in Sri Lanka. This has raised questions about imported Indian drugs.… Continue reading Indian medicines under lens in Sri Lanka over a series of adverse events
‘Soul of Steel’: Backed by Indian Army, Extreme Himalayan Challenge a Test Beyond Assumed Physical Limits
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Soul of Steel: Backed by Indian Army, Extreme Himalayan Challenge a Test Beyond Assumed Physical Limits” published in News18 on 17th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Soul of Steel Challenge?3 What is the significance of the Soul of Steel Challenge?4 What is… Continue reading ‘Soul of Steel’: Backed by Indian Army, Extreme Himalayan Challenge a Test Beyond Assumed Physical Limits
States look for alternatives as Centre restricts FCI purchase
Source: The post is based on the article “States look for alternatives as Centre restricts FCI purchase” published in The Hindu on 19th June 2023 What is the News? The Central Government has recently announced its decision to reduce the quantity of foodgrains a bidder can purchase under the Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic). After… Continue reading States look for alternatives as Centre restricts FCI purchase
