Source: The post is based on the article “The inspiration for New India: The unsung martyrs of Mangarh” published in the Indian Express on 17th November. Syllabus: GS 1 – The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country. Relevance: About the Mangarh Massacre and relevance of tribal movements.… Continue reading The inspiration for New India: The unsung martyrs of Mangarh
OTT services should not have an unfair edge over Indian telcos
Source: The post is based on the article “OTT services should not have an unfair edge over Indian telcos” published in the Livemint on 17th November. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: About the Draft Telecom Bill and status of (telecom service providers) TSPs and OTTs (over-the-top). News: The proposed… Continue reading OTT services should not have an unfair edge over Indian telcos
Committee to monitor bulk drug parks
Source: The post is based on the article “Committee to monitor bulk drug parks” published in the Livemint on 17th November. What is the News? The department of pharmaceuticals has set up a high-level committee to monitor the progress of bulk drug parks that are being set up in three states. The parks in Andhra Pradesh,… Continue reading Committee to monitor bulk drug parks
Moscow Format: India takes part in Moscow talks on forming ‘inclusive government’ in Afghanistan
Source: The post is based on the article “India takes part in Moscow talks on forming ‘inclusive government’ in Afghanistan” published in The Hindu on 17th November 2022 What is the News? India participated in the fourth meeting of the Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan held in Moscow, Russia. What is Moscow Format? Moscow format… Continue reading Moscow Format: India takes part in Moscow talks on forming ‘inclusive government’ in Afghanistan
India deploys new docks, upgrades speedboats for Pangong Tso patrol
Source: The post is based on the article “India deploys new docks, upgrades speedboats for Pangong Tso patrol” published in The Hindu on 17th November 2022 What is the News? The Indian Army has deployed new landing docks and speedboats for patrolling on the Pangong Tso in eastern Ladakh, matching the Chinese deployments on the… Continue reading India deploys new docks, upgrades speedboats for Pangong Tso patrol
India, China, Brazil, South Africa oppose ‘carbon border tax’
Source: The post is based on the article “India, China, Brazil, South Africa oppose ‘carbon border tax’” published in The Hindu on 17th November 2022 What is the News? India, China and other developing countries have opposed the proposed European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). What is Carbon Border Adjustment Tax? A carbon border… Continue reading India, China, Brazil, South Africa oppose ‘carbon border tax’
TRAI to roll out caller ID system to rival Truecaller in 3 weeks
Source: The post is based on the article “TRAI to roll out caller ID system to rival Truecaller in 3 weeks” published in Livemint on 17th November 2022 What is the News? Telecom Regulatory Authority of India(TRAI) is set to roll out its mobile phone caller identity system — verified by KYC (know your customer… Continue reading TRAI to roll out caller ID system to rival Truecaller in 3 weeks
War causing immense human suffering: G20 declaration
Source: The post is based on the article “War causing immense human suffering: G20 declaration” published in The Hindu on 17th November 2022 What is the News? The G20 Bali Declaration was finally adopted by consensus even though it failed to overcome serious differences over the Russia-Ukraine war. What are the key highlights of the… Continue reading War causing immense human suffering: G20 declaration
NCW launches Digital Shakti 4.0 focussing on making women digitally skilled and aware
Source: The post is based on the article “NCW launches Digital Shakti 4.0 focussing on making women digitally skilled and aware” published in PIB on 16th November 2022. What is the News? The National Commission for Women (NCW) launched the fourth phase of the Digital Shakti Campaign. What is the Digital Shakti Campaign? Launched in:… Continue reading NCW launches Digital Shakti 4.0 focussing on making women digitally skilled and aware
India moves two ranks in climate performance index
Source: The post is based on the article “India moves two ranks in climate performance index” published in Indian Express on 16th November 2022 What is the News? The Climate Change Performance Index 2023 has been released by Germanwatch, the New Climate Institute and the Climate Action Network. What is the Climate Change Performance Index?… Continue reading India moves two ranks in climate performance index
