Source: The post is based on the article “Ban by coastal States on purse seine fishing not justified, Centre tells SC” published in The Hindu on 22nd December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Purse Seine Fishing?3 Which states have prohibited Purse-seine fishing?4 Why does the Centre want the ban on purse-seine fishing… Continue reading Ban by coastal States on purse seine fishing not justified, Centre tells SC
Year-end Review: Ministry of Ayush
Source: The post is based on the article “Year-end Review: Ministry of Ayush” published in PIB on 22nd December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Ayush has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Ayush in 2022? WHO – Global Center for… Continue reading Year-end Review: Ministry of Ayush
What are millets, the grains on PM Narendra Modi’s lunch menu?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are millets, the grains on PM Narendra Modi’s lunch menu?” published in Indian Express on 22nd December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are millets, India’s indigenous foodgrains?3 Where are millets produced in India?4 What are the benefits of Millets? What is the News? 2023… Continue reading What are millets, the grains on PM Narendra Modi’s lunch menu?
Urban-20 (U20) event being organized under G20 presidency of India
Source: The post is based on the article “Urban-20 (U20) event being organized under G20 presidency of India” published in PIB on 22nd December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is organizing the Urban 20 event under the G20 Presidency of India. What is Urban 20 (U20)? Urban-20 (U20)… Continue reading Urban-20 (U20) event being organized under G20 presidency of India
Amendments to the Co-operative Societies Act
Source: The post is based on the article “Amendments to the Co-operative Societies Act” published in Indian Express on 22nd December 2022 What is the News? The Lok Sabha has referred the Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill 2022 to a joint committee of Parliament. The Bill seeks to amend the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002.… Continue reading Amendments to the Co-operative Societies Act
Stay with science, go slow on GM crops Transgenic technology
Source: The post is based on the article “Stay with science, go slow on GM crops Transgenic technology” published in The Indian Express on 22nd December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance: Recombinant technology. News: The article explains the issues related to HT GM crops. Contents1 Why precaution is required for the environmental release… Continue reading Stay with science, go slow on GM crops Transgenic technology
With India crossing China’s population next year, how we can create mass prosperity
Source: The post is based on the article “With India crossing China’s population next year, how we can create mass prosperity” published in The Indian Express on 22nd December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and employment Relevance: Issues related to the growth and development of economy News: The article explains the need for investing in… Continue reading With India crossing China’s population next year, how we can create mass prosperity
Strengthening urban local bodies
Source: The post is based on the article “Strengthening urban local bodies” published in the Business Standard on 22nd November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 2 – Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Relevance: About Strengthening urban local bodies. News: An effective local government can not only promote healthy urban growth… Continue reading Strengthening urban local bodies
Covid: How to prepare this time – India & the world must know what variant is causing China’s Covid wave
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Concerning sequence – India’s vaccination strategy should accommodate for SARS-CoV-2 changes” published in The Hindu on 22nd November 2022. “Covid’s China syndrome” published in the Business Standard on 22nd November 2022. “Covid: How to prepare this time – India & the world must know what variant is causing… Continue reading Covid: How to prepare this time – India & the world must know what variant is causing China’s Covid wave
Only 30% reserved vacancies at IITs, Central universities filled in a year
Source: The post is based on the article “Only 30% reserved vacancies at IITs, Central universities filled in a year” published in The Hindu on 22nd December 2022. What is the news? IITs and 45 Central universities were directed to conduct the drive to fill vacancies in teaching positions reserved for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled… Continue reading Only 30% reserved vacancies at IITs, Central universities filled in a year
