Source: The post is based on the article “Value of fake notes in banking system recorded over 80% decline from 2016-17 to 2021-22: Union Minister” published in The Hindu on 8th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Finance Minister has informed the Lok Sabha about the Counterfeit Currency in the Banking System. What… Continue reading Value of fake notes in banking system recorded over 80% decline from 2016-17 to 2021-22: Union Minister
‘Ocean thermal energy conversion plant coming up in Lakshadweep’
Source: The post is based on the article “Ocean thermal energy conversion plant coming up in Lakshadweep” published in Down to Earth on 8th August 2022. What is the News? The National Institute of Ocean Technology, an autonomous institute under the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is establishing an Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion(OTEC) plant… Continue reading ‘Ocean thermal energy conversion plant coming up in Lakshadweep’
Explained: Electricity Bill – promise, problems
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Electricity Bill – promise, problems” published in Indian Express on 10th August 2022. Present Status: Introduced in Lok Sabha and referred to the parliamentary standing committee Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Electricity Amendment Bill,2022?3 What are the key provisions of the Bill?4 Why… Continue reading Explained: Electricity Bill – promise, problems
Step back from water’s edge
Source: The post is based on an article “Step back from water’s edge” published in the Indian Express on 10th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Internal and External Security Relevance: Maritime Security News: In recent days, there were reports that a Chinese “spy ship” known as Yuan Wang-5, was going to visit the Sri Lankan… Continue reading Step back from water’s edge
A good privacy law could fend off Chinese-style surveillance
Source: The post is based on an article “A good privacy law could fend off Chinese-Style surveillance” published in the Live Mint on 9th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Relevance: Data Protection Law in India News: Recently,… Continue reading A good privacy law could fend off Chinese-style surveillance
A carbon market’s form must follow its function
Source: The post is based on the article “A carbon market’s form must follow its function” published in the Live Mint on 9th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Ecology and Environment; Infrastructure and Energy Relevance: Market Intervention for Combating Climate Change News: This week, the Lok Sabha passed the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act of 2022… Continue reading A carbon market’s form must follow its function
Powering reforms
Source: The post is based on the article:“Powering reforms”, published in the Business Standard on 10th August 2022. “Power plays”, published in The Times of India on 10th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Infrastructure; Energy News: Recently, The Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2022 was tabled in the Lok Sabha, and it was immediately sent to the Standing… Continue reading Powering reforms
How to talk to India’s unique digital polity of first-time, non-English internet-using voters
Source: The post is based on the article “How to talk to India’s unique digital polity of first-time, non-English internet-using voters” published in the Indian Express on 10th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications. Relevance: About the first-time voters and techno-nationalism. News: The Internet and Mobile Association of India(IAMAI)… Continue reading How to talk to India’s unique digital polity of first-time, non-English internet-using voters
A Fuller Right: SC offers hope that right to abortion won’t be restricted by a woman’s marital status
Source: The post is based on the article “A Fuller Right: SC offers hope that right to abortion won’t be restricted by a woman’s marital status” published in the Indian Express on 10th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Relevance: About the recent… Continue reading A Fuller Right: SC offers hope that right to abortion won’t be restricted by a woman’s marital status
Fair trial goes beyond courts, to the police and media
Source: The post is based on the article “Fair trial goes beyond courts, to the police and media” published in The Hindu on 10th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges. Relevance: About the information leak from police and its impact by poor media ethics. News: Recently, the… Continue reading Fair trial goes beyond courts, to the police and media
