Source: The post is based on the article “Standing up for National Anthem: What the Supreme Court has ruled” published in The Indian Express on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Structure, Organization & Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Relevance: About the SC rulings on singing National Anthem News: An executive magistrate in Srinagar… Continue reading Standing up for National Anthem: What the Supreme Court has ruled
Internationalisation of Indian currency: The rupee challenge
Source: The post is based on an article “Internationalisation of Indian currency: The rupee challenge” published in The Indian Express on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Monetary Policy, Growth & Development Relevance: About the benefits and challenges associated with Internationalization of rupee. News: Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Inter-Departmental Group (IDG) has… Continue reading Internationalisation of Indian currency: The rupee challenge
CMV and ToMV: The two ‘mosaic’ viruses that hit tomato crop in Maharashtra and Karnataka
Source: The post is based on the article “CMV and ToMV: The two ‘mosaic’ viruses that hit tomato crop in Maharashtra and Karnataka” published in Indian Express on 8th July 2023 What is the News? Tomato growers in Maharashtra have blamed the crop decline to the Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV) while the growers in Karnataka… Continue reading CMV and ToMV: The two ‘mosaic’ viruses that hit tomato crop in Maharashtra and Karnataka
Selective ban of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI
Source: The post is based on the article “Selective ban of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI” published in The Hindu on 8th July 2023 What is the News? The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has opened discussions on regulating over-the-top (OTT) communication service providers such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Telegram and Signal. TRAI… Continue reading Selective ban of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI
Explainer: What is the Farmers Distress Index?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explainer: What is the Farmers Distress Index?” published in Down To Earth on 6th July 2023 What is the News? Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA), an institution under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has developed an early warning system called ‘farmers distress index’.… Continue reading Explainer: What is the Farmers Distress Index?
Ministry of Education releases report on Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs for the year 2021-22
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Education releases report on Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs for the year 2021-22” published in PIB on 7th July 2023 What is the News? The Union Ministry of Education has released a report on Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs for the year 2021-22.… Continue reading Ministry of Education releases report on Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs for the year 2021-22
Outstanding performance by India in United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific’s (UNESCAP) Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation
Source: The post is based on the article “Outstanding performance by India in United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific’s (UNESCAP) Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation” published in PIB on 7th July 2023 What is the News? United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific’s (UNESCAP) has released the… Continue reading Outstanding performance by India in United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific’s (UNESCAP) Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation
Microplastics can alter gut microbiome, cause intestinal inflammation: FAO
Source: The post is based on the article “Microplastics can alter gut microbiome, cause intestinal inflammation: FAO” published in Down To Earth on 5th July 2023. What is the News? The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has found that Microplastics and nanoplastics considerably impact human and animal gut microbiomes as well as the environment. What… Continue reading Microplastics can alter gut microbiome, cause intestinal inflammation: FAO
What is causing the mysterious ‘gravity hole’ in the Indian Ocean?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is causing the mysterious ‘gravity hole’ in the Indian Ocean?” published in Indian Express on 6th July 2023 What is the News? Scientists have finally found the reason behind the huge gravity hole in the middle of the Indian Ocean. What is a Gravity Hole? A… Continue reading What is causing the mysterious ‘gravity hole’ in the Indian Ocean?
Govt. to share PM Gati Shakti data
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. to share PM Gati Shakti data” published in The Hindu on 8th July 2023 What is the News? Government is working out a mechanism to share data with industry and potential investors about multi-modal connectivity as well as other physical and social infrastructure captured on the… Continue reading Govt. to share PM Gati Shakti data
