Source– The post is based on the article “Centre’s interest-free loan facility provides space for states to increase capital expenditure. Will they?” published in “The Indian Express” on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Indian Economy – Fiscal Policies News– In recent months, there have been two significant developments relating to state governments’ finances. First,… Continue reading Centre’s interest-free loan facility provides space for states to increase capital expenditure. Will they?
Express View on delay of Consumption Expenditure Surveys, census: Let data flow
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on delay of Consumption Expenditure Surveys, census: Let data flow” published in the Indian Express on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS-2: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability. Relevance: About the implications of delaying surveys. News: India’s own census enumeration exercise which was meant to take place… Continue reading Express View on delay of Consumption Expenditure Surveys, census: Let data flow
‘Cap tiger numbers at 4k, don’t make them a pest’
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Cap tiger numbers at 4k, don’t make them a pest’” published in The Times of India on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About tiger population. News: Recently, the government released the 5th cycle of India’s Tiger Census. Based on the survey, the… Continue reading ‘Cap tiger numbers at 4k, don’t make them a pest’
Helopeltis theivora: Tea mosquito bug affecting production: UPASI
Source: The post is based on the article “Tea mosquito bug affecting production: UPASI” published in The Hindu on 21st April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Helopeltis theivora?3 How can this Tea mosquito bug be prevented?4 About India’s Tea Production What is the News? The United Planters Association of South India (UPASI)… Continue reading Helopeltis theivora: Tea mosquito bug affecting production: UPASI
A MeitY move: Aadhaar validation by private entities gets green signal
Source: The post is based on the article “A MeitY move: Aadhaar validation by private entities gets green signal” published in Business Standard on 21st April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the proposed new rules the government is planning to bring on Aadhaar authentication?3 How can private entities carry out Aadhar authentication?4… Continue reading A MeitY move: Aadhaar validation by private entities gets green signal
Faith in children’s vaccines has gone up in India, says UNICEF
Source: The post is based on the article “Faith in children’s vaccines has gone up in India, says UNICEF” published in The Hindu on 21st April 2023 What is the News? UNICEF has released the report titled ‘The State of the World’s Children 2023: For Every Child, Vaccination’. What are the key findings of the… Continue reading Faith in children’s vaccines has gone up in India, says UNICEF
About Stray Dog Menace in India: Caring for strays
Source: The post is based on the article “Caring for strays” published in The Hindu on 21st April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About Stray Dog Menace in India3 How has the government of India responded to the stray dog menace in India?4 What are the key concerns with the rules? What is the… Continue reading About Stray Dog Menace in India: Caring for strays
Govt. plans 100 ‘eat right’ food streets across India
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. plans 100 ‘eat right’ food streets across India” published in The Hindu on 21st April 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has planned a “Eat Right Food Streets Project” across India. What is the Eat Right Food Streets Project? Under this project, the… Continue reading Govt. plans 100 ‘eat right’ food streets across India
Assam, Arunachal ink ‘historic’ border pact
Source: The post is based on the article “Assam, Arunachal ink ‘historic’ border pact” published in TOI on 21st April 2023 What is the News? Assam and Arunachal Pradesh have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in New Delhi to end a 51-year-old inter-state border dispute. What is the historical context of the boundary dispute… Continue reading Assam, Arunachal ink ‘historic’ border pact
SC slams sections of Special Marriage Act requiring prior notice
Source: The post is based on the article “SC slams sections of Special Marriage Act requiring prior notice” published in The Hindu on 21st April 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that the provisions of the Special Marriage Act which mandate a 30-day notice of intent to marry is steeped in… Continue reading SC slams sections of Special Marriage Act requiring prior notice
