Source: The post is based on the article “Kuno Park unsuitable to host all 20 cheetahs, not enough prey, says scientist” published in The Hindu on 4th March 2023. What is the News? The Kuno National Park(KNP) in Madhya Pradesh which currently hosts 20 cheetahs brought in from Africa, does not have enough prey to… Continue reading Kuno Park unsuitable to host all 20 cheetahs, not enough prey, says scientist
Quad members announce setting up of counter-terrorism working group
Source: The post is based on the article “Quad members announce setting up of counter-terrorism working group” published in The Hindu on 4th March 2023. What is the News? Quad leaders comprising the US, Japan, Australia, and India have issued a joint statement. What are the key highlights from the Quad statement? Announced setting up… Continue reading Quad members announce setting up of counter-terrorism working group
Women, Business and the Law 2023 report: India scores 74.4 in World Bank index on working women
Source: The post is based on the article “India scores 74.4 in World Bank index on working women” published in The Hindu on 4th March 2023. What is the News? The World Bank has released the Women, Business and the Law 2023 report. Based on this report, the World Bank has released the “Index on… Continue reading Women, Business and the Law 2023 report: India scores 74.4 in World Bank index on working women
U.S.-CDC probe into cough syrup deaths in The Gambia pins blame on Indian manufacturer
Source: The post is based on the article “U.S.-CDC probe into cough syrup deaths in The Gambia pins blame on Indian manufacturer” published in The Hindu on 4th March 2023. What is the News? The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigation has found that contaminated medications made by India-based Maiden Pharmaceuticals were… Continue reading U.S.-CDC probe into cough syrup deaths in The Gambia pins blame on Indian manufacturer
Select Central staff can opt for Old Pension Scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “Select Central staff can opt for Old Pension Scheme” published in The Hindu on 4th March 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 Who is allowed to join the Old Pension Scheme(OPS)?3 What is the Old Pension Scheme(OPS)?4 How is OPS different from New Pension Scheme(NPS)? What is… Continue reading Select Central staff can opt for Old Pension Scheme
World Bank to lend $1 billion to support India’s health sector
Source: The post is based on the article “World Bank to lend $1 billion to support India’s health sector” published in The Hindu on 4th March 2023. What is the News? The World Bank is lending up to $1 billion to help India with preparedness for future pandemics as well as to strengthen its health… Continue reading World Bank to lend $1 billion to support India’s health sector
Choosing the watchdog: On Election Commissioners appointment
Source: The post is based on the article “Choosing the watchdog: On Election Commissioners appointment” published in The Hindu on 4th MaChoosing the watchdog: On Election Commissioners appointment023. Contents1 What is the News?2 Why did the Supreme Court give this verdict on the appointment of CEC and EC?3 What was the government’s argument on this?4… Continue reading Choosing the watchdog: On Election Commissioners appointment
Our forests are under threat — here’s how they are certified
Source– The post is based on the article “Our forests are under threat — here’s how they are certified” published in The Hindu on 4th March 2023. Syllabus: GS-3 – Environment – Afforestation Relevance: Conservation and management of forests News- The article explains the certification process of forests. Contents1 What is the meaning of forest… Continue reading Our forests are under threat — here’s how they are certified
Clean-tech as the next big thing in rural India
Source– The post is based on the article “Clean-tech as the next big thing in rural India” published in The Hindu on 4th March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Social empowerment Relevance: Use of technology for empowering women News- Distributed renewable energy (DRE) is transforming women’s livelihoods at the grassroots. What is the potential of clean technologies… Continue reading Clean-tech as the next big thing in rural India
Creative formulas: On India, G20 and the Ukraine conflict
Source– The post is based on the article “Creative formulas: On India, G20 and the Ukraine conflict” published in The Hindu on 4th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Global grouping Relevance: Issues related to G20 News- Recently, two key G20 ministerial meetings, of the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) Bengaluru and Foreign Ministers Meeting… Continue reading Creative formulas: On India, G20 and the Ukraine conflict
