Source: The post is based on an article “Augmenting capacity” published in Business Standard on 8th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce News: Rs 1-trillion programme approved by the Union Cabinet in India to create the world’s largest decentralised grain storage capacity in the cooperative sector. The godowns will be… Continue reading Augmenting capacity – on setting up decentralised grain storage facility
India could learn from Thailand how to boost tourism
Source: The post is based on an article “India could learn from Thailand how to boost tourism” published in Live Mint on 8th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Industries and Industrial Policies Context: The article discusses the success of Thailand’s tourism industry and suggests ways India could learn from it to boost its own tourism sector.… Continue reading India could learn from Thailand how to boost tourism
How can we transition to a low-carbon city?
Source: The post is based on an article “How can we transition to a low-carbon city?” published in The Hindu on 8th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: Measures needed for transitioning cities worldwide. News: There has been a significant increase in the emission of carbon dioxide in 2020 by the cities worldwide. Transitioning to… Continue reading How can we transition to a low-carbon city?
Nine years of Modi govt: In education, big plans, some key gains
Source: The post is based on the article “Nine years of Modi govt: In education, big plans, some key gains” published in The Indian Express on 8th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Education Relevance: About the achievements and concerns with the education system in India News: The current government in its second term has made significant… Continue reading Nine years of Modi govt: In education, big plans, some key gains
Cities Never Sleep States are allowing more shops to run 24×7. They need to back it with better policing, public transport
Source: The post is based on the article “Cities Never Sleep – States are allowing more shops to run 24×7. They need to back it with better policing, public transport” published in The Times of India on 8th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: About shops… Continue reading Cities Never Sleep States are allowing more shops to run 24×7. They need to back it with better policing, public transport
Could phage therapy help combat antimicrobial resistance?
Source: The post is based on the article “Could phage therapy help combat antimicrobial resistance?” published in The Economist on 8th June 2023 What is the News? A study conducted by the University of Exeter shows that the public is aware of and accepts the use of bacteria-killing viruses, known as phage therapy, as an alternative to antibiotics. What… Continue reading Could phage therapy help combat antimicrobial resistance?
India-U.S. Strategic Trade Dialogue: India, U.S. review export control regulations
Source: The post is based on the article “India, U.S. review export control regulations’” published in The Hindu on 8th June 2023 What is the News? At the inaugural India-U.S. Strategic Trade Dialogue (IUSSTD), India and the U.S. pledged to streamline their export control regimes for critical technologies. About India-U.S. Strategic Trade Dialogue (IUSSTD) Launched in: The new dialogue… Continue reading India-U.S. Strategic Trade Dialogue: India, U.S. review export control regulations
A Ghostly Tale For World Oceans Day
Source– The post is based on the article “ A Ghostly Tale For World Oceans Day ” published in “The Times of India” on 8th june 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Environment Pollution Relevance: Issues related to Marine life News- The article highlights the importance of ocean health and conservation of marine life on World Ocean… Continue reading A Ghostly Tale For World Oceans Day
BSNL’s third revival package: Union Cabinet approves allotment of 4G/5G Spectrum to BSNL
Source: The post is based on the article “BSNL’s third revival package: Union Cabinet approves allotment of 4G/5G Spectrum to BSNL” published in the PIB on 7th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key aspects of BSNL’s revival package?3 What are the potential benefits of BSNL’s third revival package?4 About the performance of BSNL’s previous revival packages… Continue reading BSNL’s third revival package: Union Cabinet approves allotment of 4G/5G Spectrum to BSNL
Kerala Fibre Optical Network: What is KFON, Kerala’s scheme for internet connectivity for all households
Source: The post is based on the article “What is KFON, Kerala’s scheme for internet connectivity for all households” published in the Indian Express on 8th June 2023 What is the News? The Kerala government officially launched the Kerala Fibre Optical Network (KFON). Through KFON, Kerala became the first state to declare the right to Internet as a basic right. What is… Continue reading Kerala Fibre Optical Network: What is KFON, Kerala’s scheme for internet connectivity for all households
