Source: The post challenges in the Red Sea has been created on the article “The stormy Red Sea, the complexities of global events” published in “The Hindu” on 18th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper2- International relations- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, & GS paper3- Security-… Continue reading Present challenges in the Red Sea-The stormy Red Sea
Social Capital Challenges faced by MSMEs in Accessing finances – We must bank on social capital
Source: The post Social Capital Challenges faced by MSMEs in Accessing finances has been created based on the article “We must bank on social capital” published in “Business Standard” on 18th December 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3, Indian Economy, Industries and Industrial policies News: The article provides historical context to the present finance challenges faced by the Indian… Continue reading Social Capital Challenges faced by MSMEs in Accessing finances – We must bank on social capital
On Benefits of Cryptocurrency for India: Bitcoin gains acceptance India needs clear rules on cryptos
Source: The post On Benefits of Cryptocurrency for India has been created based on the article “Bitcoin gains acceptance India needs clear rules on cryptos” published in “Live Mint” on 18th December 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3, Indian Economy, Money and banking News: The status of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is evolving, as they edge closer to mainstream… Continue reading On Benefits of Cryptocurrency for India: Bitcoin gains acceptance India needs clear rules on cryptos
An uphill struggle to grow the Forest Rights Act
Source: This post has been created on the article “An uphill struggle to grow the Forest Rights Act” published in “The Hindu” on 18th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Governance – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. News: The Forest Rights Act (FRA) was enacted… Continue reading An uphill struggle to grow the Forest Rights Act
Surat Diamond Bourse inaugurated in Gujarat
Source: The post is based on the article “Surat Diamond Bourse inaugurated in Gujarat” published in “The Hindu” on 18th December 2023 Why in the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) in Gujarat. What is Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB)? 1) Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) is a global centre for trading of… Continue reading Surat Diamond Bourse inaugurated in Gujarat
Logistics Ease Across Different State (LEADS) 2023 ranking
Source– This post is based on the article “Shri Piyush Goyal releases the “Logistics Ease Across Different State (LEADS) 2023” published in “PIB” on 16th December 2023. Why in the News? The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has released the Fifth edition of the LEADS annual exercise. What is LEADS ranking ? Specifications Details… Continue reading Logistics Ease Across Different State (LEADS) 2023 ranking
Emerging Threat: JN.1 Subvariant of COVID-19 Discovered in Kerala
Source- This post is based on the article “A case of JN.1, a subvariant of COVID19, found in Kerala as part of the ongoing routine surveillance by INSACOG” published in “PIB” on 16th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently a case of the JN.1 subvariant of COVID-19 has been identified in Kerala during the… Continue reading Emerging Threat: JN.1 Subvariant of COVID-19 Discovered in Kerala
Subordinate Legislation: House panel pulls up Centre over delay in framing rules for Acts
Source: The post is based on the article “House panel pulls up Centre over delay in framing rules for Acts passed by Parliament” published in “The Hindu” on 18th December 2023 Why in the News? The Subordinate Legislation Committee of Rajya Sabha has pulled up the Union Government for the delay in framing of rules/… Continue reading Subordinate Legislation: House panel pulls up Centre over delay in framing rules for Acts
Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Terms of Office) Bill, 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Terms of Office) Bill, 2023” published in “The Hindu” on 18th December 2023 Why in the News? Rajya Sabha has passed The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Office and Terms of Office) Bill,… Continue reading Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Terms of Office) Bill, 2023
Kakrapar-4 nuclear reactor attains criticality
Source: The post is based on the article “Kakrapar-4 nuclear reactor attains criticality” published in “The Hindu” on 18th December 2023 Why in the News? The Fourth unit of the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP-4) in Gujarat has achieved criticality. What is Criticality? Criticality refers to the state where the chain reaction of nuclear fission… Continue reading Kakrapar-4 nuclear reactor attains criticality
