Source: The post is based on the article “Why Dollar’s Losing Its Shine” published in The Times of India on 25th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economy – Money and Banking Relevance: measures taken adopt alternatives to dollar dominance News: Countries around the world are looking for an alternative to the weakening US dollar. What are… Continue reading Why Dollar’s Losing Its Shine
Why urea rules India’s farms
Source: The post is based on the article “Why urea rules India’s farms” published in The Indian Express on 25th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Agriculture inputs Relevance: concerns associated with the use of urea. News: The efforts of the government such as launching Nano Urea and coating all indigenously manufactured and imported urea with neem… Continue reading Why urea rules India’s farms
Will policy power India’s race to space?
Source: The post is based on the article “Will policy power India’s race to space?” published in Livemint on 25th April 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Indian Space Policy, 2023. Where does India’s space programme stand? Ever since India launched its first sounding rocket in 1963, its space programme… Continue reading Will policy power India’s race to space?
Malaria set to be notifiable disease across India even as cases show a decline
Source: The post is based on the article “Malaria set to be notifiable disease across India even as cases show a decline” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? Malaria is all set to become a notifiable disease across India. Note: Currently, malaria is a notifiable disease in 33 States… Continue reading Malaria set to be notifiable disease across India even as cases show a decline
IIT-M researchers develop non-invasive device to assess heart vessel health
Source: The post is based on the article “IIT-M researchers develop non-invasive device to assess heart vessel health” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) have developed a device called ‘ARTSENS’ to assess the health and age of blood vessels and thereby… Continue reading IIT-M researchers develop non-invasive device to assess heart vessel health
India launches Operation Kaveri to evacuate stranded citizens from war-hit Sudan
Source: The post is based on the article “India launches Operation Kaveri to evacuate stranded citizens from war-hit Sudan” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? India has started ‘Operation Kaveri’ to evacuate its nationals from war-hit Sudan. What is Operation Kaveri? Operation Kaveri is a mission by India to… Continue reading India launches Operation Kaveri to evacuate stranded citizens from war-hit Sudan
Vibrant Villages plan to be merged with PM Gati Shakti
Source: The post is based on the article “Vibrant Villages plan to be merged with PM Gati Shakti” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? The Vibrant Villages Programme(VVP) will be integrated with the Prime Minister’s Gati Shakti mega project. What is the Vibrant Villages Programme(VVP)? The Vibrant Villages Programme… Continue reading Vibrant Villages plan to be merged with PM Gati Shakti
Batting for borrowers – Penal levy on loan defaulters should not be usurious
Source: The post is based on the article “Batting for borrowers – Penal levy on loan defaulters should not be usurious” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About penal levy on loan defaulters. News: The Reserve… Continue reading Batting for borrowers – Penal levy on loan defaulters should not be usurious
Ball Is In Courts – Bar councils’ argument that same-sex marriage is not SC matter goes against constitutional view of rights
Source: The post is based on the article “Ball Is In Courts – Bar councils’ argument that same-sex marriage is not SC matter goes against constitutional view of rights” published in The Times of India on 25th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable… Continue reading Ball Is In Courts – Bar councils’ argument that same-sex marriage is not SC matter goes against constitutional view of rights
The government shouldn’t be running a fact-check unit
Source: The post is based on the article “The government shouldn’t be running a fact-check unit” published in the Livemint on 25th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges. Relevance: About amendments to IT Rules. News: Recently, the government of India has notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines… Continue reading The government shouldn’t be running a fact-check unit
