Source: The post is based on the article “What is the open-source seeds movement?” published in The Hindu on 6th April 2023 What is the News? Farmers have innovated and shared seeds without any intellectual property rights (IPR) for centuries. They also haven’t sought exclusive rights over seeds and germplasm to prevent others from innovating… Continue reading What is the open-source seeds movement?
Close to half cases in HCs pending for over five years
Source: The post is based on the article “Close to half cases in HCs pending for over five years” published in The Hindu on 6th April 2023 What is the News? The India Justice Report(IJR) 2022 has been released. About India Justice Report 2022 Read here: India Justice Report 2022 | Judge vacancies remain endemic… Continue reading Close to half cases in HCs pending for over five years
Supreme Court says critical views on government policies not anti-establishment
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court says critical views on government policies not anti-establishment” published in The Hindu on 6th April 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has quashed the Union government’s telecast ban on the Malayalam news channel. What was the case about? The Ministry of Information and… Continue reading Supreme Court says critical views on government policies not anti-establishment
Govt. introduces Aquaculture Bill amid din in Lok Sabha
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. introduces Aquaculture Bill amid din in Lok Sabha” published in The Hindu on 6th April 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has introduced the Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023. What is the purpose of the Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023? The… Continue reading Govt. introduces Aquaculture Bill amid din in Lok Sabha
Lumpy skin disease led to stagnation in milk production: Centre
Source: The post is based on the article “Lumpy skin disease led to stagnation in milk production: Centre” published in The Hindu on 6th April 2023 What is the News? The Central Government is foreseeing a slow growth in milk production and a possible scarcity of ghee and butter as an impact of the lumpy… Continue reading Lumpy skin disease led to stagnation in milk production: Centre
Self-assessment key in student learning at secondary level: NCF steering committee
Source: The post is based on the article “Self-assessment key in student learning at secondary level: NCF steering committee” published in TOI on 6th April 2023 What is the News? The draft National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for School Education 2023 has been released. What are the key recommendations given by the NCF for School Education… Continue reading Self-assessment key in student learning at secondary level: NCF steering committee
IFC to stop funding new coal-powered electricity projects
Source: The post is based on the article “IFC to stop funding new coal-powered electricity projects” published in The Hindu on 6th April 2023 What is the News? The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced that it will not support investments in new coal projects. What is International Finance Corporation(IFC)? IFC was established in 1956… Continue reading IFC to stop funding new coal-powered electricity projects
Himalayan plunder: How hydropower projects in the hills have increased disasters there
Source: The post is based on the article “Himalayan plunder: How hydropower projects in the hills have increased disasters there” published in The Hindu on 6th April 2023 What is the News? There has been an increase in hydro projects in the Himalayas despite the fact that they are prone to landslides and earthquakes. About… Continue reading Himalayan plunder: How hydropower projects in the hills have increased disasters there
We should harness the emotional energy of India’s DPI
Source– The post is based on the article “We should harness the emotional energy of India’s DPI” published in the “mint” on 6th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- e-governance Relevance– Issues related to public digital infrastructure News– The focus of the second G20 Sherpa meeting held at Kumarakom, Kerala was on India’s Digital Public Infrastructure. Read… Continue reading We should harness the emotional energy of India’s DPI
We need reforms that’ll ensure justice prevails
Source– The post is based on the article “We need reforms that’ll ensure justice prevails” published in the “The Hindu” on 5th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Judiciary. GS3- Security Relevance– Issues related to criminal justice system, and law & order News– The India Justice Report of 2022 was recently released by Tata Trusts. What are… Continue reading We need reforms that’ll ensure justice prevails
