Source: The post is based on the article “India scores 74.4 in World Bank index on working women” published in The Hindu on 4th March 2023. What is the News? The World Bank has released the Women, Business and the Law 2023 report. Based on this report, the World Bank has released the “Index on… Continue reading Women, Business and the Law 2023 report: India scores 74.4 in World Bank index on working women
U.S.-CDC probe into cough syrup deaths in The Gambia pins blame on Indian manufacturer
Source: The post is based on the article “U.S.-CDC probe into cough syrup deaths in The Gambia pins blame on Indian manufacturer” published in The Hindu on 4th March 2023. What is the News? The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigation has found that contaminated medications made by India-based Maiden Pharmaceuticals were… Continue reading U.S.-CDC probe into cough syrup deaths in The Gambia pins blame on Indian manufacturer
Select Central staff can opt for Old Pension Scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “Select Central staff can opt for Old Pension Scheme” published in The Hindu on 4th March 2023. What is the News? The Central Government has given a select group of central government employees a one-time option to opt for the Old Pension Scheme(OPS). Who is allowed to… Continue reading Select Central staff can opt for Old Pension Scheme
World Bank to lend $1 billion to support India’s health sector
Source: The post is based on the article “World Bank to lend $1 billion to support India’s health sector” published in The Hindu on 4th March 2023. What is the News? The World Bank is lending up to $1 billion to help India with preparedness for future pandemics as well as to strengthen its health… Continue reading World Bank to lend $1 billion to support India’s health sector
Choosing the watchdog: On Election Commissioners appointment
Source: The post is based on the article “Choosing the watchdog: On Election Commissioners appointment” published in The Hindu on 4th MaChoosing the watchdog: On Election Commissioners appointment023. What is the News? A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court (SC) unanimously ruled that the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner(CEC) and the Election Commissioners(EC) shall… Continue reading Choosing the watchdog: On Election Commissioners appointment
Our forests are under threat — here’s how they are certified
Source– The post is based on the article “Our forests are under threat — here’s how they are certified” published in The Hindu on 4th March 2023. Syllabus: GS-3 – Environment – Afforestation Relevance: Conservation and management of forests News- The article explains the certification process of forests. What is the meaning of forest certification?… Continue reading Our forests are under threat — here’s how they are certified
Clean-tech as the next big thing in rural India
Source– The post is based on the article “Clean-tech as the next big thing in rural India” published in The Hindu on 4th March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Social empowerment Relevance: Use of technology for empowering women News- Distributed renewable energy (DRE) is transforming women’s livelihoods at the grassroots. What is the potential of clean technologies… Continue reading Clean-tech as the next big thing in rural India
Creative formulas: On India, G20 and the Ukraine conflict
Source– The post is based on the article “Creative formulas: On India, G20 and the Ukraine conflict” published in The Hindu on 4th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Global grouping Relevance: Issues related to G20 News- Recently, two key G20 ministerial meetings, of the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) Bengaluru and Foreign Ministers Meeting… Continue reading Creative formulas: On India, G20 and the Ukraine conflict
Which is the cheetah?
Source: The post is based on an article “Which is the cheetah?” published in Business Standard on 4th March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy Relevance: India’s economic growth and associated concerns News: The article compares the economy of India and China and it also provides highlights towards India’s projected economy. How has the Indian economy… Continue reading Which is the cheetah?
Twist In Helix – Regulating consumer genomics in India
Source: The post is based on an article “Twist In Helix – Regulating consumer genomics in India” published in The Times of India on 4th March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology Relevance: Concerns associated with genome-testing kits News: Indian companies are launching genome-testing kits that would be used by common people at homes to… Continue reading Twist In Helix – Regulating consumer genomics in India
