A Setback for Moscow

Source– The post is based on the article “A Setback for Moscow” published in The Indian Express on 13th September 2022. Syllabus: GS2- International Relations News- The article talks about the important development taking place in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine and the dimensions of war that India needs to watch closely. Recently,… Continue reading A Setback for Moscow

Gyanvapi order: The law cannot resolve vexed religious issues

Source: The post is based on an article “Gyanvapi order: The law cannot resolve vexed religious issues” published in The Indian Express on 13th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2                            Contents1 Relevance: governance and issues arising out of it2 What is the current ruling of the district court of Varanasi in Gyanvapi mosque?3 What is the Places of Worship Act, 1991 and… Continue reading Gyanvapi order: The law cannot resolve vexed religious issues

Trade aversion

Source: The post is based on an article “Trade aversion” published in The Business Standard on 13th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Important international groupings News: India has recently decided to stay away from the trade aspect of Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). The government has argued that there are not clear guidelines and commitments in the areas of labour,… Continue reading Trade aversion

[Kurukshetra September Summary] Tribal Development Strategies – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Constitutional Safeguards3 Plans and Programmes for Tribal Development4 Socio-economic Status of STs4.1 Livelihood Development4.2 Literacy and Education4.3 Entrepreneurship and Skill Development5 Conclusion Introduction Development of tribes of India has remained a central theme in India’s development plans and strategies right since the Independence. However, challenges still exist today for… Continue reading [Kurukshetra September Summary] Tribal Development Strategies – Explained, pointwise

Allahabad HC quashes UP govt orders notifying 17 OBC sub-castes as SC

Source: The post is based on the article “Allahabad HC quashes UP govt orders notifying 17 OBC sub-castes as SC” published in The Hindu on 3rd September 2022. What is the News? The Allahabad High Court has quashed Uttar Pradesh government orders through which 17 sub-castes from Other Backward Classes (OBC) were notified as Schedule… Continue reading Allahabad HC quashes UP govt orders notifying 17 OBC sub-castes as SC

New Global Fund to support pandemic prevention and preparedness

Source: The post is based on the article “New Global Fund to support pandemic prevention and preparedness” published in Hindu Businessline on 13th September 2022. What is the News? A new fund named Financial Intermediary Fund(FIF) has been established for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response(PPR). What is the Financial Intermediary Fund(FIF)? Purpose: To provide additional,… Continue reading New Global Fund to support pandemic prevention and preparedness

Germany’s emissions-free trains: Is hydrogen fuel really a better alternative for transport?

Source: The post is based on the article “Germany’s emissions-free trains: Is hydrogen fuel really a better alternative for transport?” published in Down To Earth on 13th September 2022. What is the News? Germany has launched the world’s first fleet of fully hydrogen-powered trains. About the World’s first fleet of fully hydrogen-powered trains: Launched by:… Continue reading Germany’s emissions-free trains: Is hydrogen fuel really a better alternative for transport?

National Metallurgist Award Scheme

Source: The post is based on the article “National Metallurgist Award Scheme” published in PIB on 12th September 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Steel has given approval for the National Metallurgist Award 2022. What is the National Metallurgist Award 2022? National Metallurgists Day Awards was instituted in 1962 by the then Ministry… Continue reading National Metallurgist Award Scheme

DRI detects 72 hidden packets weighing 39.5 kg of suspected narcotic substance Heroin in Operation “Gear Box”

Source: The post is based on the article “DRI detects 72 hidden packets weighing 39.5 kg of suspected narcotic substance Heroin in Operation Gear Box” published in PIB on 12th September 2022. What is the News? Directorate of Revenue Intelligence(DRI) has launched operation ‘GearBox’ to stop heroin smuggling seizing 39.5 kg of contraband from Kolkata… Continue reading DRI detects 72 hidden packets weighing 39.5 kg of suspected narcotic substance Heroin in Operation “Gear Box”

Gyanvapi Mosque case: What the Varanasi court said

Source: The post is based on the article “Gyanvapi Mosque case: What the Varanasi court said” published in Indian Express on 13th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the case about?3 What was the district court’s ruling?4 What is the Places of Worship Act, 1991?5 What are the arguments against the Places… Continue reading Gyanvapi Mosque case: What the Varanasi court said

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