Source: The post is based on the following articles “Piped potable water across India will avert 4,00,000 diarrhoea deaths, finds WHO” published in The Hindu on 10th June 2023 “WHO report highlights significant impact of ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Program on Public Health and Economic Savings” published in the PIB on 9th June 2023 What is the News? WHO has recently highlighted the substantial benefits… Continue reading WHO report highlights significant impact of ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Program on Public Health and Economic Savings
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways launches ‘SAGAR SAMRIDDHI’ to bring transparency & efficiency
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways launches ‘SAGAR SAMRIDDHI’ to bring transparency & efficiency” published in the PIB on 9th June 2023 What is the News? Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) launched ‘SAGAR SAMRIDDHI’. What is SAGAR SAMRIDDHI? It is the online dredging monitoring system to accelerate… Continue reading Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways launches ‘SAGAR SAMRIDDHI’ to bring transparency & efficiency
Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research (MAHIR) launched to leverage Emerging Technologies in Power Sector
Source: The post is based on the article “Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research (MAHIR) launched to leverage Emerging Technologies in Power Sector” published in the PIB on 7th June 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy have jointly launched a National Mission titled “Mission on Advanced and… Continue reading Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research (MAHIR) launched to leverage Emerging Technologies in Power Sector
Women learn to make Bagh print bags under ‘Safe Tourist Places project’
Source: The post is based on the article “Women learn to make Bagh print bags under ‘Safe Tourist Places project’” published in the Free Press Journal on 8th June 2023 What is the News? MP Tourism Board in association with district administration Dhar recently launched a training camp on manufacturing sustainable bags based on Bagh Print. The training… Continue reading Women learn to make Bagh print bags under ‘Safe Tourist Places project’
RBI Governor launches financial inclusion dashboard ‘Antardrishti’
Source: The post is based on the article “RBI Governor launches financial inclusion dashboard ‘Antardrishti’” published in the Business Standard on 5th June 2023 What is the News? RBI Governor has launched a financial inclusion dashboard named ‘Antardrishti’. What is Antardrishti dashboard? Objectives: -To assess the current state of financial inclusion by analyzing key metrics and indicators, -Enabling… Continue reading RBI Governor launches financial inclusion dashboard ‘Antardrishti’
A Short Guide To Marriage
Source: The post is based on the article “A Short Guide To Marriage” published in The Times of India on 10th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Indian Society Relevance: About the evolving meaning of marriage News: The term marriage has evolved with the time. The present meaning of marriage differs from the past meanings. How does… Continue reading A Short Guide To Marriage
Wrong On Rights – Gujarat HC misses the point on abortion
Source: The post is based on the article “Wrong On Rights – Gujarat HC misses the point on abortion” published in The Times of India on 10th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues Related with Women Relevance: concerns with abortion rights of women News: The parents of a 17-year-old pregnant teen sought permission from the Gujarat… Continue reading Wrong On Rights – Gujarat HC misses the point on abortion
How FAME changes impact EV fortunes
Source: The post is based on the article “How FAME changes impact EV fortunes” published in the Business Standard on 10th June 2023 Syllabus: GS3 – Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: About the recent changes to FAME II Scheme. News: Recently, the government decided to slash demand incentives by 33-63 percent from… Continue reading How FAME changes impact EV fortunes
A pragmatic approach, for better India-Nepal ties
Source- The post is based on the article “A pragmatic approach, for better India-Nepal ties” published in “The Hindu” on 10th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance– India and Nepal bilateral relationship News- The Prime Minister of Nepal, Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda’s first bilateral visit to India since assuming office What was… Continue reading A pragmatic approach, for better India-Nepal ties
Odisha train collision: Solutions that don’t take Railways back to business-as-usual
Source- The post is based on the article “Odisha train collision: Solutions that don’t take Railways back to business-as-usual” published in the “The Indian Express” on 10th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Infrastructure Relevance- Issues related to safety of railways News– Recently, there was death of nearly 300 passengers in a train accident at Balasore in… Continue reading Odisha train collision: Solutions that don’t take Railways back to business-as-usual
