Source– The post is based on the article “The case for uniform minimum export price for rice, without basmati distinction” published in “The Indian Express” on 29th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture Relevance: Agriculture pricing and marketing News– The article explains the issues of recent government decisions on restricting the exports of wheat and rice.… Continue reading The case for uniform minimum export price for rice, without basmati distinction
Keep Running – Athletics medal chances depend on not just picking winners but investing to create a large talent pool
Source: The post is based on the article “Keep Running – Athletics medal chances depend on not just picking winners but investing to create a large talent pool” published in The Times of India on 29th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance – Government Policies & Intervention Relevance: Achievements of Indian athletes News: The article explains… Continue reading Keep Running – Athletics medal chances depend on not just picking winners but investing to create a large talent pool
Lessons from our lunar landing go far beyond science
Source: The post is based on the article “Lessons from our lunar landing go far beyond science” published in Live Mint on 29th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology Relevance: Lessons from Chandrayaan-3’s success News: Recently, India became the first country to land on the south polar region of the moon. This achievement has… Continue reading Lessons from our lunar landing go far beyond science
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – August 29th, 2023
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – August 29th, 2023
At Delhi summit, demonstrate climate leadership
Source: The post is based on the article “At Delhi summit, demonstrate climate leadership” published in “The Hindu” on 29th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests News: This article stresses the G-20 nations must work together for clean energy and climate… Continue reading At Delhi summit, demonstrate climate leadership
Why was the WFI suspended by United World Wrestling?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why was the WFI suspended by United World Wrestling?” published in “The Hindu” on 29th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2 – Governance – Important International institutions. News: This article talks about the suspension of India’s Wrestling Federation (WFI) by United World Wrestling (UWW) because of delayed elections and… Continue reading Why was the WFI suspended by United World Wrestling?
India needs comprehensive sexuality education
Source: The post is based on the article “India needs comprehensive sexuality education” published in “The Hindu” on 29th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Social Issues – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education. News: In this article, the author talks about the need for thorough sex education in India… Continue reading India needs comprehensive sexuality education
Old ties: India and Greece are finding new ways to revive an age-old relationship
Source: The post is based on the article “Old ties: India and Greece are finding new ways to revive an age-old relationship” published in “The Hindu” on 29th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests News: The article talks about a meeting… Continue reading Old ties: India and Greece are finding new ways to revive an age-old relationship
ISRO-developed device for fishers’ safety successfully tested at Neendakara
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO-developed device for fishers’ safety successfully tested at Neendakara” published in The Hindu on 27th August 2023 What is the News? ISRO-Space Applications Centre (Ahmedabad) has successfully tested a device called ‘Nabhmitra’. What is Nabhmitra? Nabhmitra is a device developed by ISRO-Space Applications Centre (Ahmedabad) for the… Continue reading ISRO-developed device for fishers’ safety successfully tested at Neendakara
What Is Magic Rice? What Is Special About This Rice That It Got GI Tag
Source: The post is based on the article “What Is Magic Rice? What Is Special About This Rice That It Got GI Tag” published in TOI on 28th August 2023 What is the News? Chokuwa rice has received a GI (Geographical Indication) tag due to its exceptional quality and uniqueness. What is Chokuwa Rice? Chokuwa… Continue reading What Is Magic Rice? What Is Special About This Rice That It Got GI Tag
