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“Decoding the President’s speech-Words matter, especially when used by the highest constitutional authority of the country”
Source: The post is based on the article “Decoding the President’s speech-Words matter, especially when used by the highest constitutional authority of the country” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Parliament News: In this article author discusses President Droupadi Murmu’s Independence Day speech, emphasizing the Constitution’s importance, India’s history, and the… Continue reading “Decoding the President’s speech-Words matter, especially when used by the highest constitutional authority of the country”
“What are the concerns about drilling in the North Sea?”
Source: The post is based on the article “What are the concerns about drilling in the North Sea?” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment News: The U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak approved new offshore fossil fuel drilling in the North Sea, despite environmental concerns and the global push against climate… Continue reading “What are the concerns about drilling in the North Sea?”
“On smartphone manufacturing in India”
Source: The post is based on the article “On smartphone manufacturing in India” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Effects of liberalisation on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. News: The article discusses a debate between former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan and Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar… Continue reading “On smartphone manufacturing in India”
“The World Bank must reform- Overhauls to multilateral development banks could be a lasting legacy of India’s G20 presidency”
Source: The post is based on the article “The World Bank must reform- Overhauls to multilateral development banks could be a lasting legacy of India’s G20 presidency” published in “ Business Standard” on 22nd August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Important International institutions. News: In this article, author discusses the need for reforms in the World Bank… Continue reading “The World Bank must reform- Overhauls to multilateral development banks could be a lasting legacy of India’s G20 presidency”
ICSSR to develop Indianised research methodology tools
Source: The post is based on the article “ICSSR to develop Indianised research methodology tools” published in The Hindu on 22nd August 2023. What is the News? The Indian Council of Social Science Research(ICSSR) will soon announce the results of the research award proposals it had invited to study the impact of various schemes and… Continue reading ICSSR to develop Indianised research methodology tools
UP, Gujarat among top 5 states in new investments; Kerala, Assam at bottom
Source: The post is based on the article “UP, Gujarat among top 5 states in new investments; Kerala, Assam at bottom” published in Indian Express on 20th August 2023. What is the News? According to a study by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), five states accounted for more than half of the total bank-assisted… Continue reading UP, Gujarat among top 5 states in new investments; Kerala, Assam at bottom
Gondia, Gadchiroli to host Maha’s 1st elephant reserve
Source: The post is based on the article “Gondia, Gadchiroli to host Maha’s 1st elephant reserve” published in TOI on 22nd August 2023, What is the News? The Maharashtra state wildlife department has proposed creating the Navegaon Elephant Reserve in an area in Gondia and Gadchiroli districts. This move aims to conserve wild elephants in… Continue reading Gondia, Gadchiroli to host Maha’s 1st elephant reserve
SC panel flags loss of essential documents of people in Manipur
Source: The post is based on the article “SC panel flags loss of essential documents of people in Manipur” published in The Hindu on 22nd August 2023. What is the News? A committee led by former Jammu and Kashmir High Court Chief Justice Gita Mittal appointed by the Supreme Court has submitted three reports regarding… Continue reading SC panel flags loss of essential documents of people in Manipur
India-USA announces 1st Joint Call for proposal under MeitY-NSF research collaboration
Source: The post is based on the article “India-USA announces 1st Joint Call for proposal under MeitY-NSF research collaboration” published in PIB on 21st August 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MeitY) has announced its 1st Joint Call for proposals under the MeitY- National Science Foundation (NSF) research collaboration. What… Continue reading India-USA announces 1st Joint Call for proposal under MeitY-NSF research collaboration
