Source– The post is based on the article “Explained | The Uniform Civil Code” published in The Hindu on 7th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Significant provisions of Indian constitution Relevance– Secularism and related issues News- The article explains the Uniform Civil Code. Contents1 What is Uniform Civil Code?2 What do the debates of constituent assembly… Continue reading Explained | The Uniform Civil Code
Price regulation of UPI: Policymakers must be careful
Source– The post is based on the article “Price regulation of UPI: Policymakers must be careful” published in The Indian Express on 7th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Indian economy News- The article explains the issue of price regulation of UPI payment. Why might a regulator want to intervene in the price setting of the payments… Continue reading Price regulation of UPI: Policymakers must be careful
Tap Diaspora Dollars … Now – on forex reserve issue
Source: The post is based on an article “Tap Diaspora Dollars … Now” published in The Times of India on 7th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3- Economic Development News: India’s economy is currently facing problems due to the increasing Current Account Deficit (CAD), declining forex reserves, inflation amongst others. Contents1 What are the concerns for Indian economy?2 What… Continue reading Tap Diaspora Dollars … Now – on forex reserve issue
Helicopter accidents in October point to broader concerns
Source: The post is based on an article “Helicopter accidents in October point to broader concerns” published in The Hindu on 7th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3- Infrastructure Relevance: helicopter accidents In India News: There has been increase in the helicopter accidents in India. According to a report, between 1990 and 2019, more than 150 people lost their lives… Continue reading Helicopter accidents in October point to broader concerns
COP27 | U.N. climate talks open in Egypt, climate compensation on agenda for first time
Source: The post is based on the article “COP27 | U.N. climate talks open in Egypt, climate compensation on agenda for first time” published in The Hindu on 7th November 2022. What is the News? Countries have agreed to discuss providing financial support to address Loss and Damage caused by climate change at the 27th… Continue reading COP27 | U.N. climate talks open in Egypt, climate compensation on agenda for first time
All employees can opt for EPFO pension scheme: Supreme Court
Source: The post is based on the following articles: – “All employees can opt for EPFO pension scheme: Supreme Court ” published in The Hindu on 5th November 2022. – “Centre, employees for detailed study of EPFO case verdict” published in The Hindu on 5th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is EPFO… Continue reading All employees can opt for EPFO pension scheme: Supreme Court
Where Mauna Loa, Hawaii’s biggest volcano, will erupt from
Source: The post is based on the article “Where Mauna Loa, Hawaii’s biggest volcano, will erupt from” published in Indian Express on 6th November 2022. What is the News? Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano in the world, may erupt in the near future. Note: Mauna Loa last erupted 38 years ago. What is Mauna… Continue reading Where Mauna Loa, Hawaii’s biggest volcano, will erupt from
Apis karinjodian: New honeybee species, endemic to Western Ghats, found
Source: The post is based on the article “New honeybee species, endemic to Western Ghats, found” published in The Hindu on 7th November 2022. What is the News? A new species of endemic Honeybee has been discovered in the Western Ghats. It has been named Apis karinjodian and given the common name Indian Black Honeybee.… Continue reading Apis karinjodian: New honeybee species, endemic to Western Ghats, found
ISRO’s RISAT-2 satellite makes re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO’s RISAT-2 satellite makes re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere” published in The Hindu on 4th November 2022. What is the News? ISRO’s RISAT-2 satellite has made an uncontrolled re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere. What is RISAT-2? RISAT-2 or Radar Imaging Satellite-2 was launched in 2009 by PSLV-C12 launch… Continue reading ISRO’s RISAT-2 satellite makes re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere
A vision for women’s empowerment: the story of Ela Bhatt’s SEWA
Source: The post is based on the article “A vision for women’s empowerment: the story of Ela Bhatt’s SEWA” published in Indian Express on 4th November 2022. What is the News? Ela Bhatt, noted Gandhian, leading women’s empowerment activist and renowned founder of the Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) has passed away. What is the Self-Employed… Continue reading A vision for women’s empowerment: the story of Ela Bhatt’s SEWA
