Source- The post is based on the article “The old pension scheme as a burden on the poor” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance– Issues related to public finances News– The employees of some state governments are demanding the return to OPS. Some states like Rajasthan and Himachal have… Continue reading The old pension scheme as a burden on the poor
What is the Call Before u Dig application launched by PM?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the Call Before u Dig application launched by PM?” published in Indian Express on 23rd March 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched the ‘Call Before u Dig’ (CBuD) app. What is the Call Before u Dig(CBuD) app? Launched by: Department of… Continue reading What is the Call Before u Dig application launched by PM?
No more rights to foreign carriers in India. Why?
Source: The post is based on the article “No more rights to foreign carriers in India. Why?” published in Livemint on 23rd March 2023 What is the News? India says it has no plans to provide any more flying rights or ‘bilateral rights’ to foreign airlines, as the country wants its own carriers to become… Continue reading No more rights to foreign carriers in India. Why?
Getting it right: a historian’s effort to document the life of Bhagat Singh
Source: The post is based on the article “Getting it right: a historian’s effort to document the life of Bhagat Singh” published in The Hindu on 23rd March 2023 What is the News? Prime Minister has paid tributes to freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru on Martyrs’ Day (Shaheed Diwas) What is Shaheed Diwas?… Continue reading Getting it right: a historian’s effort to document the life of Bhagat Singh
Indian Army to reintroduce millets in rations of soldiers
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Army to reintroduce millets in rations of soldiers” published in The Hindu on 23rd March 2023 What is the News? The Indian Army has decided to reintroduce millet flour in the rations of soldiers. Why has the Indian Army decided to introduce millet in the rations… Continue reading Indian Army to reintroduce millets in rations of soldiers
What is deadly Candida auris and what are the symptoms?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is deadly Candida auris and what are the symptoms?” published in TOI on 23rd March 2023 What is the News? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have warned about an “emerging fungus” — Candida auris — in the US, adding that it poses a… Continue reading What is deadly Candida auris and what are the symptoms?
Number of foreign businesses exiting India surpass new entrants
Source: The post is based on the article “Number of foreign businesses exiting India surpass new entrant” published in The Hindu on 23rd March 2023 What is the News? Over the past few years, foreign businesses exiting India have outnumbered those entering it. What does the government data say about foreign firms in India? The… Continue reading Number of foreign businesses exiting India surpass new entrants
India aims at becoming ‘Global Hub for Green Ship’ building by 2030 with launch of Green Tug Transition Programme(GTTP): Union Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “India aims at becoming ‘Global Hub for Green Ship’ building by 2030 with launch of Green Tug Transition Programme(GTTP): Union Minister” published in PIB on 22nd March 2023 What is the News? Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) has said India aims at becoming ‘Global… Continue reading India aims at becoming ‘Global Hub for Green Ship’ building by 2030 with launch of Green Tug Transition Programme(GTTP): Union Minister
House panel suggests prepaid cards for power to save groundwater
Source: The post is based on the article “House panel suggests prepaid cards for power to save groundwater” published in The Hindu on 23rd March 2023 What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water Resources has tabled the report, titled “Groundwater: A Valuable but Diminishing Resource”. What are the key observations made by… Continue reading House panel suggests prepaid cards for power to save groundwater
The High Seas Treaty: Key provisions, and the challenges it faces
Source: The post is based on the article “The High Seas Treaty: Key provisions, and the challenges it faces” published in Indian Express on 23rd March 2023 What is the News? The UN (United Nations) members agreed on a High Seas Treaty to ensure the protection and sustainable use of marine biodiversity of areas beyond… Continue reading The High Seas Treaty: Key provisions, and the challenges it faces
