Source– The post is based on the article “Greenwashing, ESG backlash and transitions” published in the “Business Standard” on 5th May 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance– Climate change related issues News– The article explains the increasing focus on green transition and phasing out of fossil fuels across the world and India. How is there increasing… Continue reading Greenwashing, ESG backlash and transitions
As Russia, China vie for upper hand, what SCO means for India
Source: The post is based on the article “As Russia, China vie for upper hand, what SCO means for India” published in The Indian Express on 5th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Institutions Relevance: Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) News: The Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will meet Friday in Goa.… Continue reading As Russia, China vie for upper hand, what SCO means for India
We shouldn’t let Indian poverty turn into a great eternal mystery
Source: The post is based on the article “We shouldn’t let Indian poverty turn into a great eternal mystery” published in Live Mint on 5th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Poverty Relevance: concerns associated with estimation of poverty. News: There have been many private estimates on poverty in India but there has been no official estimate… Continue reading We shouldn’t let Indian poverty turn into a great eternal mystery
India, Russia said to suspend talks to settle trade in rupees
Source: The post is based on the article “India, Russia said to suspend talks to settle trade in rupees” published in The Hindu on 5th May 2023 What is the News? India and Russia have halted efforts to settle bilateral trade in rupees after months of negotiations failed to convince Russia to keep rupees in… Continue reading India, Russia said to suspend talks to settle trade in rupees
New way to track particles in soft colloids using optical tweezers can be applied in targeted drug delivery
Source: The post is based on the article “New way to track particles in soft colloids using optical tweezers can be applied in targeted drug delivery” published in PIB on 5th May 2023 What is the News? Scientists have found a way to track minute clay particle movements within soft clay colloids using Optical Tweezers.… Continue reading New way to track particles in soft colloids using optical tweezers can be applied in targeted drug delivery
CA, CS handling client money in PMLA ambit; FinMin notifies rules
Source: The post is based on the article “CA, CS handling client money in PMLA ambit; FinMin notifies rules” published in Business Standard on 5th May 2023 What is the News? The Union Finance Ministry has notified changes to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). What are the changes brought by the government in… Continue reading CA, CS handling client money in PMLA ambit; FinMin notifies rules
Govt plans to stop building new coal-fired power plants
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt plans to stop building new coal-fired power plants” published in Livemint on 5th May 2023 What is the News? The Government of India plans to stop building new coal-fired power plants apart from those already in the pipeline by removing a key clause from the final… Continue reading Govt plans to stop building new coal-fired power plants
India captures the rare Aurora lights on camera for the first time
Source: The post is based on the article “India captures the rare Aurora lights on camera for the first time” published in Livemint on 5th May 2023 What is the News? The Indian Institute of Astrophysics in Bengaluru has captured a rare occurrence of aurora in Ladakh, India, on camera. This is the first time… Continue reading India captures the rare Aurora lights on camera for the first time
India to launch its own heat index next year to quantify heat hazard
Source: The post is based on the article “India to launch its own heat index next year to quantify heat hazard” published in The Hindu on 5th May 2023 What is the News? India will launch its own composite Heat Index next year to quantify the impact of heat on its population and generate impact-based… Continue reading India to launch its own heat index next year to quantify heat hazard
What is the Washington Declaration?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the Washington Declaration?” published in The Hindu on 5th May 2023 What is the News? The South Korean President arrived in the U.S. to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-South Korea bilateral relations. A highlight of the visit was the signing of the “Washington… Continue reading What is the Washington Declaration?
