Source– The post is based on the article “African Union and the G20: Africa on the high table” published in “The Indian Express” on 13th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Regional and global groupings Relevance- G20 News– Recently, the African Union was included as the new member of G20. Contents1 What is the significance of the… Continue reading African Union and the G20: Africa on the high table
May the twain meet: Look East as much as West for Indian exports
Source– The post is based on the article “May the twain meet: Look East as much as West for Indian exports” published in the “mint” on 13th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy Relevance- Issues related to trade News– India’s goods exports printed 14.5% lower for the April-July period, having contracted for the sixth month… Continue reading May the twain meet: Look East as much as West for Indian exports
Climate phenomena and food security
Source: The post is based on the article “Climate phenomena and food security” published in “The Hindu” on 13th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment- climate change News: The author discusses weather disruptions in India, focusing on the impacts of the Western disturbance and El Niño. They stress the significance of two types of water in… Continue reading Climate phenomena and food security
How fraternity in India is different from the idea enshrined in the Constitution
Source: The post is based on the article “How fraternity in India is different from the idea enshrined in the Constitution” published in “The Hindu” on 13th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity – Indian Constitution News: The author discusses the concept of fraternity in political philosophy and its historical evolution. They emphasize its significance in… Continue reading How fraternity in India is different from the idea enshrined in the Constitution
No filter- Prior approval requirement for initiating corruption probes is not desirable
Source: The post is based on the article “No filter- Prior approval requirement for initiating corruption probes is not desirable” published in “The Hindu” on 13th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Governance- Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability. News: The Supreme Court stated that its 2014 decision, which nullified a law mandating government approval for… Continue reading No filter- Prior approval requirement for initiating corruption probes is not desirable
Spotlighting another border point, the ‘rogue channel
Source: The post is based on the article “Spotlighting another border point, the ‘rogue channel’” published in “The Hindu” on 13th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security- Security challenges and their management in border areas. News: The author talks about India’s Home Minister, Amit Shah, and his recent efforts to boost border security at the tough… Continue reading Spotlighting another border point, the ‘rogue channel
Petition for counting all VVPAT slips during elections: What the Election Commission, activists argue
Source: The post is based on the article “Petition for counting all VVPAT slips during elections: What the Election Commission, activists argue” published in Indian Express on 13th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail(VVPAT)?3 When was VVPAT first introduced?4 What percentage of VVPAT slips are counted as… Continue reading Petition for counting all VVPAT slips during elections: What the Election Commission, activists argue
Salem sago gets GI tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Salem sago gets GI tag” published in The Hindu on 12th September 2023 What is the News? Salem Starch and Sago Manufacturers Service Industrial Cooperative Society Ltd. (SAGOSERVE) from Tamil Nadu has received a Geographical Indication(GI) Tag for Salem sago. What is Salem sago? Source: The Hindu… Continue reading Salem sago gets GI tag
Nipah kills two in Kerala: What is this virus, why is it dangerous even though it doesn’t spread fast
Source: The post is based on the article “Nipah kills two in Kerala: What is this virus, why is it dangerous even though it doesn’t spread fast” published in Indian Express on 12th September 2023 What is the News? Cases of Nipah Virus have been found in Kerala again after two people were confirmed to… Continue reading Nipah kills two in Kerala: What is this virus, why is it dangerous even though it doesn’t spread fast
Transport Minister mentions tax on diesel vehicles: Why is diesel under pressure?
Source: The post is based on the article “Transport Minister mentions tax on diesel vehicles: Why is diesel under pressure?” published in Indian Express on 12th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 How much percentage of India’s transport vehicles use diesel?3 Why have carmakers started to move away from diesel?4 What is the reason… Continue reading Transport Minister mentions tax on diesel vehicles: Why is diesel under pressure?
