Source: The post is based on the article “Different faces of the Indian women’s movement” published in The Hindu on 13th March 2023. What is the News? The Indian women’s movement is well-known for its vibrancy, but there has been less attention on the movement’s gradual transformation. About the evolution of women’s movements in India… Continue reading Different faces of the Indian women’s movement
Agrometeorological Advisory Services (AAS) being rendered for the benefit of farmers in the country under the ‘Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa’(GKMS) scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “Agrometeorological Advisory Services (AAS) being rendered for the benefit of farmers in the country under the ‘Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa’(GKMS) scheme” published in PIB on 14th March 2023 What is the News? The Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has informed Lok Sabha that… Continue reading Agrometeorological Advisory Services (AAS) being rendered for the benefit of farmers in the country under the ‘Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa’(GKMS) scheme
Get additional funds to implement SC order on higher provident fund pension: Panel to Centre
Source: The post is based on the article “Get additional funds to implement SC order on higher provident fund pension: Panel to Centre” published in The Hindu on 14th March 2023 What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour has pulled up the Union Labour Ministry for underutilisation of the allocations meant for… Continue reading Get additional funds to implement SC order on higher provident fund pension: Panel to Centre
IREDA gets ‘Infrastructure Finance Company’ status from RBI
Source: The post is based on the article “IREDA gets ‘Infrastructure Finance Company’ status from RBI” published in PIB on 14th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is an Infrastructure Finance Company(IFC)?3 What is the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency(IREDA)?4 How will the IFC status help IREDA? What is the News? The Reserve… Continue reading IREDA gets ‘Infrastructure Finance Company’ status from RBI
Wagner Group of mercenaries: Why Joe Biden and US Congress are at odds over designating it a ‘terrorist’ group
Source: The post is based on the article “Wagner Group of mercenaries: Why Joe Biden and US Congress are at odds over designating it a ‘terrorist’ group” published in Indian Express on 14th March 2023 What is the News? Tensions are escalating between the United States President and the US Congress as they debate over… Continue reading Wagner Group of mercenaries: Why Joe Biden and US Congress are at odds over designating it a ‘terrorist’ group
Understanding the Saudi-Iran detente
Source: The post is based on an article “Understanding the Saudi-Iran detente” published in The Hindu on 14thMarch 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 –International Relations Relevance: Agreement betweenSaudi Arabia and Iran News:Saudi Arabia and Iran, two of West Asia’s major powers, have agreed to restore diplomatic relations in an agreement brokered by China. Contents1 What were the reasons… Continue reading Understanding the Saudi-Iran detente
A chance for India to shape a data governance regime
Source- The post is based on the article “A chance for India to shape a data governance regime” published in “The Hindu” on 14th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- e-governance. GS3- Awareness in field of IT and computers Relevance– Issues related to big data News– India has made good progress in its digital strategies and data… Continue reading A chance for India to shape a data governance regime
A reality check for foreign universities
Source- The post is based on the article “A reality check for foreign universities” published in “The Hindu” on 14th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education Relevance– Higher education News– The government has proposed to invite foreign universities to set up their campuses in India. What are the government’s… Continue reading A reality check for foreign universities
How India’s new naval base at Andamans will force Beijing to reassess its strategy
Source- The post is based on the article “How India’s new naval base at Andamans will force Beijing to reassess its strategy” published in “The Indian Express” on 14th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations – India and its Neighborhood Relevance– India defence preparedness for achieving foreign policy objectives. News– The government of India has… Continue reading How India’s new naval base at Andamans will force Beijing to reassess its strategy
India’s Greenfield Airports Policy
India’s Greenfield Airports Policy: India’s Greenfield Airports Policy, formulated in 2008, provides a comprehensive framework for the construction of new airports across the country. The policy outlines the guidelines, procedures, and steps that must be followed by airport developers or state governments interested in establishing Greenfield airports. Under this policy, the project proponent must submit… Continue reading India’s Greenfield Airports Policy
