Source: The post is based on the article “Centre asks States to enforce new rules to check stray dog numbers” published in The Hindu on 20th April 2023 What is the News? The Union government has notified the Animal Birth Control Rules,2023 under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act, 1960. These rules will supersede… Continue reading Centre asks States to enforce new rules to check stray dog numbers
Old friends: on Russia-India bilateral ties and the Ukraine issue
Source: The post is based on the article “Old friends: on Russia-India bilateral ties and the Ukraine issue” published in The Hindu on 20th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.. Relevance: About the visit of the Russian Deputy Prime Minister. News: Recently, the Russian… Continue reading Old friends: on Russia-India bilateral ties and the Ukraine issue
The caste imperative: On the subject of an updated caste census
Source: The post is based on the article “The caste imperative: On the subject of an updated caste census” published in The Hindu on 20th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Relevance: About the demand for an updated caste census. News: Recently, various… Continue reading The caste imperative: On the subject of an updated caste census
No 100% biodegradable plastic in India, says BIS
Source: The post is based on the article “No 100% biodegradable plastic in India, says BIS” published in The Hindu on 20th April 2023 What is the News? The Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) has said that plastic is not a 100% biodegradable product and if any manufacturers claim otherwise it will be equivalent to a… Continue reading No 100% biodegradable plastic in India, says BIS
Key Supreme Court verdicts that moved the needle on LGBTQ rights in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Key Supreme Court verdicts that moved the needle on LGBTQ rights in India” published in Indian Express on 20th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the case about?3 What has the Supreme Court said on the Centre’s stand on same sex marriage?4 What are… Continue reading Key Supreme Court verdicts that moved the needle on LGBTQ rights in India
Cabinet approves National Quantum Mission to scale-up scientific & industrial R&D for quantum technologies
Source-The post is based on the article “Union Cabinet gives nod for ₹6,003 crore Quantum Mission” published in PIB on 20th April 2023. What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the ₹6,003 crore National Quantum Mission (NQM). What is the National Quantum Mission (NQM)? Nodal Ministry: Department of Science and Technology Aim: To… Continue reading Cabinet approves National Quantum Mission to scale-up scientific & industrial R&D for quantum technologies
ISRO to launch Singaporean Earth Observation satellite TeLEOS-02
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO to launch Singaporean Earth Observation satellite TeLEOS-02” published in The Hindu on 20th April 2023 What is the News? ISRO is going to launch a Singaporean Earth Observation satellite named TeLEOS-02 from Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle(PSLV). What is the TeLEOS-02 satellite? TeLEOS 2 is a 750… Continue reading ISRO to launch Singaporean Earth Observation satellite TeLEOS-02
India-UAE cooperation to sow regional food security
Source– The post is based on the article “India-UAE cooperation to sow regional food security” published in “The Hindu” on 20th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance: India and UAE relationship News- The article explains the cooperation in areas of food security between India and UAE. What is the importance of India… Continue reading India-UAE cooperation to sow regional food security
It is a new assault on India’s liberty
Source– The post is based on the article “It is a new assault on India’s liberty” published in “The Hindu” on 20th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance– Issues related to free speech News– The Union government introduced a new set of measures for dealing with fake news and misinformation on the Internet. These introductions… Continue reading It is a new assault on India’s liberty
For civil services, HR lessons from the military
Source– The post is based on the article “For civil services, HR lessons from the military” published in “The Indian Express” on 20th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Role of civil services in a democracy Relevance– Reforma in civil services News– The article explains the need for adopting HR practices from the military to reform civil… Continue reading For civil services, HR lessons from the military
