Source: The post is based on an article “Strengthening the CSR framework is a profitable idea” published in The Hindu on 7th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Relevance: CSR funding and problems associated with it News: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) was established under Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013. Since its establishment CSR spending in India has risen from… Continue reading Strengthening the CSR framework is a profitable idea
Amrit Mahotsav reflections and India’s success against hunger
Source: The post is based on an article “Amrit Mahotsav reflections and India’s success against hunger” published in Live Mint on 7th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues related to Hunger and Malnutrition Relevance: benefits of food security schemes News: The central government has recently extended the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) upto the end of December… Continue reading Amrit Mahotsav reflections and India’s success against hunger
Manoj Jha writes: Election Commission’s proposal on freebies and election promises raises questions of institutional overreach
Source: The post is based on an article “Manoj Jha writes: Election Commission’s proposal on freebies and election promises raises questions of institutional overreach” published in The Indian Express on 7th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Electoral Reforms Relevance: recent proposal of the Election Commission of India and freebies. News: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has recently issued… Continue reading Manoj Jha writes: Election Commission’s proposal on freebies and election promises raises questions of institutional overreach
Oil slick ahead?: Opec’s cut in crude output shows the futility of Western sanctions. India must brace for tougher times
Source: The post is based on the article “Oil slick ahead?: Opec’s cut in crude output shows the futility of Western sanctions. India must brace for tougher times” published in The Times of India on 7th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About… Continue reading Oil slick ahead?: Opec’s cut in crude output shows the futility of Western sanctions. India must brace for tougher times
The impossible trinity: how the free movement of capital comes with a cost
Source: The post is based on the article “The impossible trinity: how the free movement of capital comes with a cost” published in The Hindu on 6th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the impossible trinity or the trilemma?3 The impossible trinity or the trilemma in the present world4 The impossible trinity or… Continue reading The impossible trinity: how the free movement of capital comes with a cost
Carbon dots: A futuristic solution for sustainably managing aquatic environment?
Source: The post is based on the article “Carbon dots: A futuristic solution for sustainably managing aquatic environment?” published in DTE on 3rd October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 About carbon dots (CD)3 How carbon dots (CD) are formed?4 What are the advantages of carbon dots (CD)?5 What are the potential applications of carbon dots… Continue reading Carbon dots: A futuristic solution for sustainably managing aquatic environment?
Nobel Prize in literature goes to French author Annie Ernaux
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Nobel Prize in literature goes to French author Annie Ernaux” published in The Hindu on 7th October 2022. “Nobel Prize in Literature 2022: Annie Ernaux, bearing witness to women’s experiences and memory” published in the Indian Express on 7th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2… Continue reading Nobel Prize in literature goes to French author Annie Ernaux
The Indian-made LCH ‘Prachand’ and its significance
Source: The post is based on the article “The Indian-made LCH ‘Prachand’ and its significance” published in The Hindu on 7th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 About Light Combat Helicopter3 What is the LCH project?4 How will the LCH give an edge to the armed forces? What is the News? The indigenous Light Combat… Continue reading The Indian-made LCH ‘Prachand’ and its significance
India abstains on Sri Lanka vote at UN Human Rights Council
Source: The post is based on the article “India abstains on Sri Lanka vote at UN Human Rights Council” published in The Hindu on 7th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 About the UN resolution on Sri Lanka3 About India’s view on UN Resolution4 About India’s contribution to Sri Lanka in recent times What is… Continue reading India abstains on Sri Lanka vote at UN Human Rights Council
Cough syrups exported only to the Gambia, finds CDSCO probe
Source: The post is based on the article “Cough syrups exported only to the Gambia, finds CDSCO probe” published in The Hindu on 7th October 2022. What is the News? Four cough syrups made by Maiden Pharmaceuticals were suspected to have caused the death of children in the Gambia. The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a… Continue reading Cough syrups exported only to the Gambia, finds CDSCO probe
