Source: The post is based on the article “Why the Gauhati HC quashed Nagaland govt’s notification banning dog meat’s sale and trade” published in Nature on 12th June 2023 What is the News? The Gauhati High Court has quashed a 2020 order by the Nagaland government banning the trade and commercial sale of dog meat… Continue reading Why the Gauhati HC quashed Nagaland govt’s notification banning dog meat’s sale and trade
Monetary policy: Global and local
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Monetary policy: Global and local”, published in Business Standard on 12th June 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – growth and development of Indian Economy Context: The article discusses the recent developments in the monetary policies of the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) and the… Continue reading Monetary policy: Global and local
Scientists find crocodile ‘virgin birth’ at Costa Rica zoo
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists find crocodile ‘virgin birth’ at Costa Rica zoo” published in The Hindu on 12th June 2023 What is the News? Scientists have documented the first-known instance of a “virgin birth” by a crocodile, which had been living in isolation for 16 years at Costa Rican zoo.… Continue reading Scientists find crocodile ‘virgin birth’ at Costa Rica zoo
Taurine supplement makes animals live longer — what it means for people is unclear
Source: The post is based on the article “Taurine supplement makes animals live longer — what it means for people is unclear” published in Nature on 12th June 2023 What is the News? According to a study, ageing mice, worms and monkeys can live longer or healthier lives when fed large amounts of taurine, a… Continue reading Taurine supplement makes animals live longer — what it means for people is unclear
Manipur, a rude reminder of northeast tensions
Source– The post is based on the article “Manipur, a rude reminder of northeast tensions” published in the “The Indian Express” on 12th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance- Issues related to security in northeast region News– Violence in Manipur has been going on for over a month now. It has claimed well over 100… Continue reading Manipur, a rude reminder of northeast tensions
Governors cannot indefinitely hold back Bills
Source– The post is based on the article “Governors cannot indefinitely hold back Bills” published in “The Hindu” on 12th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure Relevance- Issues related to Governor power News- Recently issues have arisen in various States between Chief Ministers and Governors, with regard to the… Continue reading Governors cannot indefinitely hold back Bills
Amplify the subject of adolescent girl nutrition
Source– The post is based on the article “Amplify the subject of adolescent girl nutrition” published in “The Hindu” on 12th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector News- The article explains the Issues related to poor nutrition among adolescent girls What is the importance of proper nutrition among… Continue reading Amplify the subject of adolescent girl nutrition
JNU VC on NCERT deletions: There is no conspiracy
Source– The post is based on the article “JNU VC on NCERT deletions: There is no conspiracy” published in “The Indian Express” on 12th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education Relevance- Issues related to curriculum News– Recently, there was controversy over textbook revision by the National Council of Educational… Continue reading JNU VC on NCERT deletions: There is no conspiracy
[Kurukshetra June 2023 Summary] Fostering Water Management for Food Security – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Water management for food security is a pressing global concern, particularly in areas like India, where agriculture plays a vital role. The agricultural sector is the biggest consumer of water globally, accounting for about 70% of all surface and groundwater withdrawals. India, in particular, uses 80-90% of the total water… Continue reading [Kurukshetra June 2023 Summary] Fostering Water Management for Food Security – Explained, pointwise
[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – June, 2023 – 1st week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of June 2023 – First week. Click on the following link to download Download About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2023. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10 MCQs, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – June, 2023 – 1st week
