Source: This post on Civilian deaths in Kashmir has been created based on the article “Army cannot afford to lose civilian trust in Jammu region” published in “Indian Express” on 29th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security – Security challenges and their management in border areas. News: The article discusses the… Continue reading On Civilian deaths in Kashmir
On Women’s Suffrage – Women’s vote achieved
Source: This post on Women’s Suffrage has been created based on the article “Women’s vote achieved: We need faster progress” published in “Live Mint” on 29th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 Society – Role of women and women’s organization. News: The article discusses history of the women’s suffrage movement and the need… Continue reading On Women’s Suffrage – Women’s vote achieved
On MEA’s Russia Visit – Express View on Jaishankar in Moscow
Source: This post on MEA’s Russia Visit has been created based on the article “Express View on Jaishankar in Moscow: Not zero-sum” published in “Indian Express” on 29th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations – Bilateral groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. News: The article discusses Dr. S… Continue reading On MEA’s Russia Visit – Express View on Jaishankar in Moscow
Illegal Migration from India- Explained Pointwise
The recent incident, involving the forced return of 303 Indians detained at a French airport, highlights the menace of illegal migration from India. The desperation and distress faced by Indian youths, particularly in the wake of the farming crisis, have led to a concerning surge in illegal migration from India. Increasing illegal migration numbers 1.… Continue reading Illegal Migration from India- Explained Pointwise
eSoil
Source- This post is based on the article “What is eSoil and how does it work? Here’s everything you need to know about this electrically conductive substrate” published in “Hindustan Times” on 26th December 2023. Why in the News? A recent study by Linköping University’s on ‘electronic soil’ (eSoil) and hydroponics (soil-less cultivation) presents hope… Continue reading eSoil
Pegasus spyware
Source– This post is based on the article “Is Pegasus spyware targeting journalists in India” published in “The Hindu” on 29th December 2023. Why in the News? The Washington Post and Amnesty International report alleges Pegasus spyware targeted journalists in India. The intrusion was discovered in October 2023 following Apple’s warning to users, including MPs,… Continue reading Pegasus spyware
Angola quits OPEC amid dispute over oil production quotas
Source- This post is based on the article “Angola quits OPEC amid dispute over oil production quotas ” published in “Live mint” on 21st December 2023. Why in the News? Angola has opted to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) due to a disagreement concerning oil production quotas. Note- Several other… Continue reading Angola quits OPEC amid dispute over oil production quotas
‘UPI Tap and Pay’ Facility by NPCI
Source- This post is based on the article “NPCI kickstarts deployment of ‘UPI Tap and Pay’ facility for payment apps” published in “Business Standard” on 26th December 2023. Why in the News? The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has initiated the deployment of ‘UPI Tap and Pay’ across various digital payment providers. What are… Continue reading ‘UPI Tap and Pay’ Facility by NPCI
SHRESHTA Scheme
Source- This post is based on the article “SHRESHTA Scheme: 2,564 Scheduled Castes students admitted in CBSE/State Boards affiliated 142 Private Residential Schools for academic session 2023-24 ” published in “PIB” on 28th December 2023. Why in the News? Under the SHRESHTA Scheme, a total of 2,564 students from Scheduled Castes have enrolled in 142 private… Continue reading SHRESHTA Scheme
Offshore Mineral Blocks Auction Rules
Source- This post is based on the article “Mines Ministry Publishes Draft Rules for Offshore Mineral Blocks Auction for Public Consultation” published in “PIB” on 28th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently Ministry of Mines has published two draft rules for offshore mineral blocks auction under the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002… Continue reading Offshore Mineral Blocks Auction Rules
