Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What are anti-radiation pills, how will they help in case of a nuclear emergency in Ukraine?” published in Indian Express on 1st September 2022. What is the News? With fears of a nuclear disaster at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia power plant growing, the European Union has decided to… Continue reading Explained: What are anti-radiation pills, how will they help in case of a nuclear emergency in Ukraine?
Cabinet approves disposal of Chana procured under Price Support Scheme & Price Stabilization Fund
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves disposal of Chana procured under Price Support Scheme & Price Stabilization Fund” published in PIB on 31st August 2022. What is the News? Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the disposal of Chana (Pulses) to States/UTs at a discounted rate to be utilized for… Continue reading Cabinet approves disposal of Chana procured under Price Support Scheme & Price Stabilization Fund
PAREKH: Govt proposes a new regulator for ‘uniformity’ in all board exams
Source: The post is based on the article “PAREKH: Govt proposes a new regulator for ‘uniformity’ in all board exams” published in Indian Express on 1st September 2022. What is the News? The Union government is planning to set up a national regulator PAREKH for achieving a benchmark framework to assess students at the secondary… Continue reading PAREKH: Govt proposes a new regulator for ‘uniformity’ in all board exams
Explained: Bhang, ganja, and criminality in the NDPS Act
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Bhang, ganja, and criminality in the NDPS Act” published in Indian Express on 1st September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Bhang?3 What is the NDPS Act?3.1 Cannabis under the NDPS act What is the News? The Karnataka High Court has recently granted bail… Continue reading Explained: Bhang, ganja, and criminality in the NDPS Act
Animal Birth Control Rules, 2022: Draft rules allow euthanasia for ill, wounded street dogs
Source: The post is based on the article “Draft rules allow euthanasia for ill, wounded street dogs” published in TOI on 1st September 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Animal Husbandry and Dairying has released the proposed Animal Birth Control Rules, 2022. What are Animal Birth Control Rules, 2022? Released by: Ministry of… Continue reading Animal Birth Control Rules, 2022: Draft rules allow euthanasia for ill, wounded street dogs
CERT-In hosts Cyber Security Exercise “Synergy” for 13 countries as part of International Counter Ransomware Initiative- Resilience Working Group
Source: The post is based on the article “CERT-In hosts Cyber Security Exercise “Synergy” for 13 countries as part of International Counter Ransomware Initiative- Resilience Working Group” published in PIB on 1st September 2022. What is the News? Indian Computer Emergency Response Team(CERT-In) under the Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India in collaboration… Continue reading CERT-In hosts Cyber Security Exercise “Synergy” for 13 countries as part of International Counter Ransomware Initiative- Resilience Working Group
CAG report on abysmal state of heritage conservation
Source: The post is based on the article “CAG report on abysmal state of heritage conservation” published in the Indian Express on 1st September 2022. Syllabus: GS 1 – Salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Relevance: About challenges in heritage conservation. News: Recently, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) declared… Continue reading CAG report on abysmal state of heritage conservation
Electricity Amendment Bill 2022: A mixed bag
Source: The post is based on the article “Electricity Amendment Bill 2022: A mixed bag” published in the Indian Express on 1st September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Relevance: About Electricity Amendment Bill 2022 News: Recently, the government introduced… Continue reading Electricity Amendment Bill 2022: A mixed bag
Why Rajiv Gandhi hailed Mikhail Gorbachev as ‘crusader of peace’
Source: The post is based on the article “Why Rajiv Gandhi hailed Mikhail Gorbachev as ‘crusader of peace’” published in the Indian Express on 1st September 2022. What is the News? Mikhail Gorbachev died recently at the age of 92. He came to the leadership of the Soviet Union during Rajiv Gandhi’s Prime Ministership of India. Russian… Continue reading Why Rajiv Gandhi hailed Mikhail Gorbachev as ‘crusader of peace’
Kendriya Vidalayas: It has long been clear that the state can run schools well
Source: The post is based on the article “It has long been clear that the state can run schools well” published in the Livemint on 1st September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. Relevance: About the success of Kendriya Vidalayas (KVs) News: There are 1,252 Central… Continue reading Kendriya Vidalayas: It has long been clear that the state can run schools well
