Source: The post is based on the article “Why inflation and WPI is down, but not (all) prices” published in The Indian Express on 23nd June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: About the trend of inflation News: The headline retail inflation rate reached a 25-month low in May and the… Continue reading Why inflation and WPI is down, but not (all) prices
PLI schemes are in need of a coherent trade policy
Source: The post is based on an article “Our PLI schemes are in need of a coherent trade policy” published in “Mint” on 23rd June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: About the need of a trade policy to support PLI schemes. News: The debate… Continue reading PLI schemes are in need of a coherent trade policy
A doorway to an entrepreneurial university
Source- The post is based on the article “A doorway to an entrepreneurial university” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education Relevance- HIgher education News– The University Grants Commission’s move to institutionalise the concept of a ‘Professor of Practice’ could help bridge the gap… Continue reading A doorway to an entrepreneurial university
The uproar over the new COP28 President
Source- The post is based on the article “The uproar over the new COP28 President” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance– Issues related to climate change News- Questions are being raised over the COP28 Presidency of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Industry Minister Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber. Who is Sultan al-Jaber?… Continue reading The uproar over the new COP28 President
Can a shorter medical course solve rural doctor shortages?
Source- The post is based on the article “Can a shorter medical course solve rural doctor shortages?” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of health Relevance- Issues related to rural health News- Last month, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asked the Health Department to… Continue reading Can a shorter medical course solve rural doctor shortages?
The Lotus Position – on Yoga
Source- The post is based on the article “The Lotus Position” published in “The Times of India” on 23rd June 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Indian culture Relevance– Ancient Indian system of medicine News– The article explains the threat to universal reach of yoga from present system of patent How can the universal reach of Yoga can… Continue reading The Lotus Position – on Yoga
Medicines Patent Pool deal to make cancer drug cheaper
Source: The post is based on the article “Medicines Patent Pool deal to make cancer drug cheaper” published in The Hindu on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? The Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) has signed sub-licence agreements with India-based companies, along with an Indonesian firm, to make generic versions of the drug Nilotinib of the Switzerland-based pharmaceutical corporation… Continue reading Medicines Patent Pool deal to make cancer drug cheaper
G-20 Education Ministers agree on equitable use of AI
Source: The post is based on the article “G-20 Education Ministers agree on equitable use of AI” published in The Hindu on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? A meeting of the Education Ministers of G-20 countries was held in Pune. What are the key decisions of the meeting of the Education Ministers of G-20 countries? G-20 members… Continue reading G-20 Education Ministers agree on equitable use of AI
India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS X) launched in Washington DC, U.S.
Source: The post is based on the article “India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS X) launched in Washington DC, U.S.” published in PIB on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? The US Department of Defence (DoD) and the Ministry of Defense launched the India-US Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X). What is India-US Defense Acceleration Ecosystem… Continue reading India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS X) launched in Washington DC, U.S.
Scientists from Gujarat institute develop biodegradable paper supercapacitor from seaweed
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists from Gujarat institute develop biodegradable paper supercapacitor from seaweed” published in Down To Earth on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? Scientists at Gujarat Energy Research and Management Institute (GERMI) have developed the thinnest, lightweight and biodegradable paper-based supercapacitor. What is a supercapacitor? A supercapacitor… Continue reading Scientists from Gujarat institute develop biodegradable paper supercapacitor from seaweed
