Source: The post is based on the article “Eurasian otter raises hope for J&K stream” published in The Hindu on 16th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Eurasian Otter?3 What is Neeru?4 What is the significance of spotting Eurasian Otters near Neeru river? What is the News? A team of scientists has… Continue reading Eurasian otter raises hope for J&K stream
Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) being implemented for creation of appropriate infrastructure for the growth of exports
Source: The post is based on the article “Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) being implemented for creation of appropriate infrastructure for the growth of exports” published in the PIB on 15th March 2023. What is the News? The Department of Commerce is implementing the Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) since 2017-18. About Trade Infrastructure for… Continue reading Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) being implemented for creation of appropriate infrastructure for the growth of exports
The denial of same-sex marriages violates a basic right
Source: The post is based on the article “The denial of same-sex marriages violates a basic right” published in the Live Mint on 16th March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Relevance: About legalization of same-sex marriages. News: The US Supreme Court decided… Continue reading The denial of same-sex marriages violates a basic right
Antiquities abroad: What Indian, international laws say
Source: The post is based on the articles “Antiquities abroad: What Indian, international laws say” published in the Indian Express on 14th March 2023. “IE-ICIJ investigation of Indian antiquities in US museums” published in the Indian Express on 16th March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 1: Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Relevance: About… Continue reading Antiquities abroad: What Indian, international laws say
SVB, Signature Bank collapse: What are ‘Too-Big-To-Fail’ banks, and what makes Indian banks safe
Source: The post is based on the article “SVB, Signature Bank collapse: What are ‘Too-Big-To-Fail’ banks, and what makes Indian banks safe” published in the Indian Express on 16th March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Effects of liberalization on the economy. Relevance: About SVB failure and its impact on India. News: The fall of Silicon Valley Bank… Continue reading SVB, Signature Bank collapse: What are ‘Too-Big-To-Fail’ banks, and what makes Indian banks safe
39 Of World’s 50 Most Polluted Cities Are In India: Report
Source: The post is based on the article “39 Of World’s 50 Most Polluted Cities Are In India: Report” published in NDTV on 16th March 2023 What is the News? IQ Air, a Swiss air quality technology company has released a report titled “World Air Quality Report, 2022”. What is the World Air Quality Report?… Continue reading 39 Of World’s 50 Most Polluted Cities Are In India: Report
Friction over formula: why some States get more from Centre
Source: The post is based on the article “Friction over formula: why some States get more from Centre” published in The Hindu on 16th March 2023 What is the News? The 15th Finance Commission has given the population (Census 2011) a higher weightage over performance. This revenue-sharing formula has created friction between States and the… Continue reading Friction over formula: why some States get more from Centre
Union Minister says, an umbrella scheme Research, Education and Training Outreach (REACHOUT) is being implemented by the Ministry for capacity building
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister says, an umbrella scheme Research, Education and Training Outreach (REACHOUT) is being implemented by the Ministry for capacity building” published in PIB on 15th March 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Earth Sciences has informed Lok Sabha about the Research, Education and… Continue reading Union Minister says, an umbrella scheme Research, Education and Training Outreach (REACHOUT) is being implemented by the Ministry for capacity building
Foreign lawyers, firms can operate in India: BCI
Source: The post is based on the article “Foreign lawyers, firms can operate in India: BCI” published in The Hindu on 16th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Bar Council of India(BCI)?3 What has the BCI decided about Foreign Lawyers?4 What is the significance of these rules? What is the News?… Continue reading Foreign lawyers, firms can operate in India: BCI
Governors cannot precipitate the fall of elected governments: Supreme Court
Source: The post is based on the article “Governors cannot precipitate the fall of elected governments: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 16th March 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has questioned the Maharashtra governor’s rationale in calling for a trust vote that led to the resignation of the Chief Minister. What… Continue reading Governors cannot precipitate the fall of elected governments: Supreme Court
