Source: The post is based on the article “The cultural markers of urbanisation” published in the Business Standard on 18th May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 1: Urbanisation, their problems and their remedies. Relevance: About the cultural markers of urbanisation. News: The impact of urbanisation is not only limited to the demographic composition of an area but also has a… Continue reading The cultural markers of urbanisation
About USCIRF report: Predictable counter – Introspection will do India good in areas where it faces international criticism
Source: The post is based on the article “Predictable counter – Introspection will do India good in areas where it faces international criticism” published in The Hindu on 18th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Relevance: About USCIRF’s International Religious Freedom Report. News: For the fourth… Continue reading About USCIRF report: Predictable counter – Introspection will do India good in areas where it faces international criticism
India’s trade and economic ties with the EU are set to strengthen
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s trade and economic ties with the EU are set to strengthen” published in the Livemint on 18th May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.. Relevance: About India – EU trade and economic ties. News: In 2022, India and… Continue reading India’s trade and economic ties with the EU are set to strengthen
Key climate threshold likely to be breached in 5 years: UN
Source: The post is based on the article “Key climate threshold likely to be breached in 5 years: UN” published in The Hindu on 18th May 2023 What is the News? According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report, global temperatures are likely to surge to record levels in the next five years, fuelled by… Continue reading Key climate threshold likely to be breached in 5 years: UN
Middle East to India Deepwater Pipeline (MEIDP): $5-billion undersea UAE-Gujarat gas pipeline proposed
Source: The post is based on the article “$5-billion undersea UAE-Gujarat gas pipeline proposed” published in The Hindu on 18th May 2023 What is the News? South Asia Gas Enterprise (SAGE) has sought the support of the Ministry of Petroleum and others to develop an undersea gas pipeline from the Gulf to India. What is… Continue reading Middle East to India Deepwater Pipeline (MEIDP): $5-billion undersea UAE-Gujarat gas pipeline proposed
Take steps to reduce unnecessary hysterectomies, Centre tells States
Source: The post is based on the article “Take steps to reduce unnecessary hysterectomies, Centre tells States” published in The Hindu on 18th May 2023 What is the News? The Union Health Ministry has written to States and Union Territories to curb unnecessary and unjustified hysterectomies on poor, less-educated women, particularly in the rural areas.… Continue reading Take steps to reduce unnecessary hysterectomies, Centre tells States
Govt introduces Minimum Import Price for apples in J&K to support local growers
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt introduces Minimum Import Price for apples in J&K to support local growers” published in TOI on 18th May 2023 What is the News? The Central Government recently introduced the Minimum Import Price (MIP) for apples in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). What is Minimum Import Price(MIP)? MIP… Continue reading Govt introduces Minimum Import Price for apples in J&K to support local growers
Centre more than doubles outlay on PLI for IT hardware to ₹17,000 crore
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre more than doubles outlay on PLI for IT hardware to ₹17,000 crore” published in The Hindu on 18th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the PLI Scheme 1.0 for IT Hardware?3 How has this PLI scheme 1.0 for IT Hardware performed?4 What are… Continue reading Centre more than doubles outlay on PLI for IT hardware to ₹17,000 crore
C-PACE has gone live from May 1: MCA
Source: The post is based on the article “C-PACE has gone live from May 1: MCA” published in The Hindu on 18th May 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has established the Centre for Processing Accelerated Corporate Exit (C-PACE) to centralize the process of striking off companies from the MCA… Continue reading C-PACE has gone live from May 1: MCA
Are artificial sweeteners harmful for your health? Here’s what the WHO has recommended
Source: The post is based on the article “Are artificial sweeteners harmful for your health? Here’s what the WHO has recommended” published in Indian Express on 18th May 2023 What is the News? The World Health Organisation has recommended against using artificial sweeteners to achieve weight loss and prevent lifestyle diseases such as diabetes. What… Continue reading Are artificial sweeteners harmful for your health? Here’s what the WHO has recommended
