Source: The post is based on the article “As talks with Tamils drag on , Ranil pledges full implementation of 13th Amendment” published in The Hindu on 16th January 2023. What is the News? The Sri Lankan President has promised to fully implement the 13th amendment of the Constitution. What is the 13th amendment to… Continue reading As talks with Tamils drag on , Ranil pledges full implementation of 13th Amendment
Reconstructing past deep-water circulations of Indian Ocean
Source: The post is based on the article “Reconstructing past deep-water circulations of Indian Ocean” published in The Hindu on 15th January 2023. What is the News? Studies have indicated that tectonically driven changes in the ocean gateways had a dramatic impact on the Global Overturning Circulation(GOC). What is Global Overturning Circulation(GOC)? It is the… Continue reading Reconstructing past deep-water circulations of Indian Ocean
Wealth Report 2023 Attitude Survey: India Findings: Wealth of 9 in every 10 ultra-rich Indians rose in ’22: Knight Frank report
Source: The post is based on the article “Wealth of 9 in every 10 ultra-rich Indians rose in ’22: Knight Frank report” published in Business Standard on 16th January 2023. What is the News? Real estate company Knight Frank has released a report titled “Wealth Report 2023 Attitude Survey: India Findings”. What are the key… Continue reading Wealth Report 2023 Attitude Survey: India Findings: Wealth of 9 in every 10 ultra-rich Indians rose in ’22: Knight Frank report
NFRA to introduce Annual Transparency Report by the Audit Firms
Source: The post is based on the article “NFRA to introduce Annual Transparency Report by the Audit Firms” published in PIB on 15th January 2023. What is the News? The National Financial Reporting Authority(NFRA) has proposed introducing Annual Transparency Reports(ATR) requirements for audit firms. What is the National Financial Reporting Authority(NFRA)? Click Here to read… Continue reading NFRA to introduce Annual Transparency Report by the Audit Firms
ISRO likely to push Venus mission ‘Shukrayaan I’ to 2031
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO likely to push Venus mission ‘Shukrayaan I’ to 2031” published in The Hindu on 16th January 2023. What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) was yet to receive approval from the Union government for the Shukrayaan-1 mission and that the mission could as a result… Continue reading ISRO likely to push Venus mission ‘Shukrayaan I’ to 2031
First evidence of solitary waves near Mars may decode the mystery behind ion loss in the planet
Source: The post is based on the article “First evidence of solitary waves near Mars may decode the mystery behind ion loss in the planet” published in PIB on 16th January 2023. What is the News? Scientists have reported the first evidence of the presence of solitary waves or distinct electric field fluctuations in the… Continue reading First evidence of solitary waves near Mars may decode the mystery behind ion loss in the planet
Cancer in India: A status report
Source: The post is based on the article “Cancer in India: A status report” published in Indian Express on 16th January 2023. What is the News? According to a report by the American Cancer Society, deaths due to cancer have declined by 33% in the United States since 1991. This has translated into 3.8 million… Continue reading Cancer in India: A status report
Balance of powers The constitutional bedrock should stay untouched
Source: The post is based on the article “Balance of powers The constitutional bedrock should stay untouched” published in the Business Standard on 17th January 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary. Relevance: About basic structure doctrine. News: The Vice President of India in 83rd All-India Presiding Officer’s conference… Continue reading Balance of powers The constitutional bedrock should stay untouched
MoP for the appointment of judges: Law Minister’s suggestion to CJI on appointment of judges: The context and background, explained
Source: The post is based on the articles “Law Minister Kiren Rijiju’s suggestion to CJI DY Chandrachud on appointment of judges: The context and background, explained” published in the Indian Express on 17th January 2023 “Be Wise, Centre & SC – Better than court’s stand & GoI’s proposal is revising the collegium’s memorandum of procedure” published… Continue reading MoP for the appointment of judges: Law Minister’s suggestion to CJI on appointment of judges: The context and background, explained
Social equaliser – While promoting digital payments, care is needed to guard against cyber threats
Source: The post is based on the article “Social equaliser – While promoting digital payments, care is needed to guard against cyber threats” published in The Hindu on 17th January 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About initiatives to promote digital payments. News: The Union… Continue reading Social equaliser – While promoting digital payments, care is needed to guard against cyber threats
