Source: The post is based on the article “Women and Men in India 2022: Sex ratio improves but female participation in workforce still low” published in Down To Earth on 21st March 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the Women and Men in India 2022 report. What… Continue reading Women and Men in India 2022: Sex ratio improves but female participation in workforce still low
In the OROP case, CJI Chandrachud refuses to accept ‘sealed cover’: Why did he do so?
Source: The post is based on the article “In the OROP case, CJI Chandrachud refuses to accept ‘sealed cover’: Why did he do so?” published in Indian Express on 21st March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is “sealed cover jurisprudence”?3 Under what circumstances does the court seek information in a sealed cover?4 How… Continue reading In the OROP case, CJI Chandrachud refuses to accept ‘sealed cover’: Why did he do so?
IPCC AR 6 Synthesis Report
Source: The post is based on the following articles – “IPCC AR 6 Synthesis Report” published in PIB on 20th March 2023. – “U.N. panel calls for rapid action against climate change to secure a liveable future” published in The Hindu on 21st March 2023. – “India faces highest risk of climate change: IPCC” published… Continue reading IPCC AR 6 Synthesis Report
Why Finland’s installation of the world’s 1st sand battery may be a game-changer
Source: The post is based on the article “Why Finland’s installation of the world’s 1st sand battery may be a game-changer” published in Down To Earth on 21st March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Sand Battery?3 What are the benefits of using a Sand Battery?4 How Sand batteries address Europe’s energy… Continue reading Why Finland’s installation of the world’s 1st sand battery may be a game-changer
Ministry of Tourism has formulated a National Strategy and Roadmap for Medical and Wellness Tourism in order to boost Medical Tourism in the country
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Tourism has formulated a National Strategy and Roadmap for Medical and Wellness Tourism in order to boost Medical Tourism in the country” published in PIB on 20th March 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Tourism has formulated a National Strategy and Roadmap for… Continue reading Ministry of Tourism has formulated a National Strategy and Roadmap for Medical and Wellness Tourism in order to boost Medical Tourism in the country
‘City Finance Rankings, 2022’ portal goes live, MoHUA invites Urban Local Bodies to participate in the first of its kind initiative
Source: The post is based on the article “‘City Finance Rankings, 2022’ portal goes live, MoHUA invites Urban Local Bodies to participate in the first of its kind initiative” published in PIB on 20th March 2023. What is the News? The ‘City Finance Rankings 2022’ portal has been made live by the Ministry of Housing… Continue reading ‘City Finance Rankings, 2022’ portal goes live, MoHUA invites Urban Local Bodies to participate in the first of its kind initiative
Opportunity for reforms at World Bank
Source: The post is based on the article “Opportunity for reforms at World Bank” published in “Business Standard” on 21st March 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Relevance: Institute of global economic governance News: With Ajay Banga nominated to be the next World Bank president, there is… Continue reading Opportunity for reforms at World Bank
Schemes like OPS will only exacerbate the gap between richer and poorer states
Source: The post is based on the article “Schemes like OPS will only exacerbate the gap between richer and poorer states” published in “The Indian Express” on 21st March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian economy Relevance: Issues related to fiscal federalism News: Recently, there are demands in some states to implement OPS. Some states… Continue reading Schemes like OPS will only exacerbate the gap between richer and poorer states
The wide disparities in human development
Source: The post is based on the article “The wide disparities in human development” published in “The Hindu” on 21st March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Human resources Relevance: Human development-related issues News: India is now one of the fastest growing economies globally. However, this growth has not resulted in a corresponding increase in its Human Development Index. … Continue reading The wide disparities in human development
India as a UNSC member: Concluding on a high note, in Manhattan
Source: The post is based on the article “Concluding on a high note, in Manhattan” published in “The Hindu” on 21st March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Important international institutions Relevance: About India as a UNSC member. News: India has concluded its eighth stint in the United Nations Security Council at the end of December 2022. What… Continue reading India as a UNSC member: Concluding on a high note, in Manhattan
