Source: The post is based on the article “Mahindra Defence begins deliveries of ‘Armado’ for Indian armed forces” published in Hindustan Times on 18th June 2023 What is the News? Mahindra Defence Systems (MDS), has started deliveries of ‘Armado,’ an Armoured Light Specialist Vehicle (ALSV) built for the Indian armed forces. What is Armado? Armado… Continue reading Mahindra Defence begins deliveries of ‘Armado’ for Indian armed forces
Responsibility and the complexities of climate leadership
Source- The post is based on the article “Responsibility and the complexities of climate leadership” published in “The Hindu” on 19th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance– Issues related to climate change News- Over the last few weeks, there has been an increasingly vocal campaign to unseat the President-Designate of COP28, Minister Sultan Al Jaber… Continue reading Responsibility and the complexities of climate leadership
CBIC releases National Time Release Study (NTRS) 2023 report
Source: The post is based on the article “CBIC releases National Time Release Study (NTRS) 2023 report” published in PIB on 18th June 2023 What is the News? The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has released the National Time Release Study (NTRS) 2023 report. What is the National Time Release Study(NTRS)? Time… Continue reading CBIC releases National Time Release Study (NTRS) 2023 report
CoWIN leaks: Where’s government’s due diligence?
Source- The post is based on the article “CoWIN leaks: Where’s government’s due diligence?” published in “The Indian Express” on 19th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Awareness in the field of IT, computers. GS2- E-governance Relevance- Issues related to privacy and security in digitalisation News- The recent media reports about the CoWin data leak are no… Continue reading CoWIN leaks: Where’s government’s due diligence?
A reserve currency differs from one that payments are settled in
Source- The post is based on the article “A reserve currency differs from one that payments are settled in” published in the “mint” on 19th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Indian Economy – Money and Currency Relevance- Issues related to external account News– There has been a lot of discussions recently on the international usage… Continue reading A reserve currency differs from one that payments are settled in
Remains of new species of duck-billed dinosaur found in Chile
Source: The post is based on the article “Remains of new species of duck-billed dinosaur found in Chile” published in The Hindu on 19th June 2023 What is the News? Scientists from Chile have discovered a new species of duck-billed dinosaur in the far south of Chile. What is a Duck-billed Dinosaur? Duck-billed Dinosaur is… Continue reading Remains of new species of duck-billed dinosaur found in Chile
Direct Seeding of Rice: Paddy and the price of water
Source: The post is based on the article “Paddy and the price of water” published in Indian Express on 19th June 2023 What is the News? Most global weather agencies predicting El Niño — which typically suppresses rainfall in India. A weak monsoon can particularly impact paddy (rice with husk) cultivation as rice is a… Continue reading Direct Seeding of Rice: Paddy and the price of water
On climate change, wealthy nations must show the way
Source- The post is based on the article “On climate change, wealthy nations must show the way” published in “The Indian Express” on 19th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Climate Change News– The article explains the need for urgent action on climate change in current times. Why is action on climate change… Continue reading On climate change, wealthy nations must show the way
Transmitting efficiency – New RE projects could address a major weakness
Source: The post is based on the article “Transmitting efficiency – New RE projects could address a major weakness” published in Business Standard on 19th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Renewable Energy Relevance: About NCT’s transmission project and challenges associated with it. News: The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has recently approved six transmission… Continue reading Transmitting efficiency – New RE projects could address a major weakness
Steering sustainable trade – India needs to push manufacturing exports
Source: The post is based on the article “Steering sustainable trade – India needs to push manufacturing exports” published in Business Standard on 19th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: concerns with declining exports in India and measures needed News: India’s merchandise exports have been struggling, with declining for fourth consecutive month… Continue reading Steering sustainable trade – India needs to push manufacturing exports
