Source– The post is based on the article “UAE’s minister of economy writes: UAE-India CEPA promoted a favourable environment for startups to thrive in both countries” published in “The Indian Express” on 5th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance– India and UAE bilateral relationship News– The article explains the evolving partnership between… Continue reading UAE’s minister of economy writes: UAE-India CEPA promoted a favourable environment for startups to thrive in both countries
Indo-Pacific naval strategy
Source– The post is based on the article “Indo-Pacific naval strategy” published in the “Business Standard” on 5th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance– Issues related to Indian maritime strategy News– The article explains the reason for neglect of maritime diplomacy. It explains the importance of the Indo-Pacific for Indian maritime strategy. What are… Continue reading Indo-Pacific naval strategy
A boost for science, a wider window to the universe
Source– The post is based on the article “A boost for science, a wider window to the universe” published in “The Hindu” on 5th May 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Awareness in the field of space News- Indian government recently announced $320 million investment in LIGO-India. What are some facts about LIGO? LIGO is the world’s largest… Continue reading A boost for science, a wider window to the universe
Greenwashing, ESG backlash and transitions
Source– The post is based on the article “Greenwashing, ESG backlash and transitions” published in the “Business Standard” on 5th May 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance– Climate change related issues News– The article explains the increasing focus on green transition and phasing out of fossil fuels across the world and India. Contents1 How is there… Continue reading Greenwashing, ESG backlash and transitions
As Russia, China vie for upper hand, what SCO means for India
Source: The post is based on the article “As Russia, China vie for upper hand, what SCO means for India” published in The Indian Express on 5th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Institutions Relevance: Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) News: The Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will meet Friday in Goa.… Continue reading As Russia, China vie for upper hand, what SCO means for India
We shouldn’t let Indian poverty turn into a great eternal mystery
Source: The post is based on the article “We shouldn’t let Indian poverty turn into a great eternal mystery” published in Live Mint on 5th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Poverty Relevance: concerns associated with estimation of poverty. News: There have been many private estimates on poverty in India but there has been no official estimate… Continue reading We shouldn’t let Indian poverty turn into a great eternal mystery
India, Russia said to suspend talks to settle trade in rupees
Source: The post is based on the article “India, Russia said to suspend talks to settle trade in rupees” published in The Hindu on 5th May 2023 What is the News? India and Russia have halted efforts to settle bilateral trade in rupees after months of negotiations failed to convince Russia to keep rupees in… Continue reading India, Russia said to suspend talks to settle trade in rupees
New way to track particles in soft colloids using optical tweezers can be applied in targeted drug delivery
Source: The post is based on the article “New way to track particles in soft colloids using optical tweezers can be applied in targeted drug delivery” published in PIB on 5th May 2023 What is the News? Scientists have found a way to track minute clay particle movements within soft clay colloids using Optical Tweezers.… Continue reading New way to track particles in soft colloids using optical tweezers can be applied in targeted drug delivery
CA, CS handling client money in PMLA ambit; FinMin notifies rules
Source: The post is based on the article “CA, CS handling client money in PMLA ambit; FinMin notifies rules” published in Business Standard on 5th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the changes brought by the government in the PMLA Act?3 What is the significance of these changes?4 What are the concerns… Continue reading CA, CS handling client money in PMLA ambit; FinMin notifies rules
Govt plans to stop building new coal-fired power plants
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt plans to stop building new coal-fired power plants” published in Livemint on 5th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the significance of India’s decision to stop building new coal-fired power plants?3 What is India’s stand on coal projects?4 What are the other proposals… Continue reading Govt plans to stop building new coal-fired power plants
