Source– The post is based on the article “7 ways to tango with Taiwan” published in The Times of India on 14th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- International Relations Relevance– Strengthening of ties between India and Taiwan. News- The article explains the steps needed to be taken by India to improve its relationship with Taiwan. Recently… Continue reading 7 ways to tango with Taiwan
The democratisation of India, the Mandal way
Source: The post is based on an article “The democratisation of India, the Mandal way” published in The Hindu on 14th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Social Justice Relevance: history of social justice in India News: The article discusses how the changes were made for the depressed classes in India. ‘Mandal’ was a socio-political movement that changed the demographic… Continue reading The democratisation of India, the Mandal way
Lessons from Maiden: Gambia deaths raise several questions
Source: The post is based on an article “Lessons from Maiden: Gambia deaths raise several questions” published in The Business Standard on 14th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Industrial Policy Relevance: issues associated with the pharma companies in India. News: 66 children have died in the Gambia after drinking cough syrup manufactured by Maiden Pharmaceuticals. The centre has decided… Continue reading Lessons from Maiden: Gambia deaths raise several questions
Supreme Court’s split verdict on hijab frames a fraught issue and offers a starting point for the larger bench
Source: The post is based on an article “Supreme Court’s split verdict on hijab frames a fraught issue and offers a starting point for the larger bench” published in The Indian Express on 14th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: SC views on the Hijab case of Karnataka News: The issue of Hijab in the dress code occurred… Continue reading Supreme Court’s split verdict on hijab frames a fraught issue and offers a starting point for the larger bench
Govt’s ethanol blending programme faces supply and pricing problem
Source: The post is based on an article “Govt’s ethanol blending programme faces supply and pricing problem” published in Business Standard on 14th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: concerns associated with the ethanol blending processes News: India has achieved ethanol blending of over 10 per cent till September 2022 and it has set a target to achieve… Continue reading Govt’s ethanol blending programme faces supply and pricing problem
Falling reserves and the bogey of the RBI’s role
Source: The post is based on an article “Falling reserves and the bogey of the RBI’s role” published in The Hindu on 14th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economic Development Relevance: concerns associated with the declining forex reserves and the role of the RBI News: There is a widespread misconception that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been… Continue reading Falling reserves and the bogey of the RBI’s role
ISRO’s Next-Gen Launch Vehicle may assume PSLV’s role
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO’s Next-Gen Launch Vehicle may assume PSLV’s role” published in The Hindu on 14th October 2022. What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is developing a Next-Gen Launch Vehicle (NGLV), which will replace operational systems like the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). About Next-Gen Launch Vehicle (NGLV)… Continue reading ISRO’s Next-Gen Launch Vehicle may assume PSLV’s role
The Interpol General Assembly meeting in Delhi
Source: The post is based on the article “The Interpol General Assembly meeting in Delhi” published in The Hindu on 14th October 2022. What is the News? The General Assembly of the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) is meeting in Delhi for four days. This is the second time since 1997 the 195-member-strong body is holding such a… Continue reading The Interpol General Assembly meeting in Delhi
Centre to help set up paddy straw pellet units to arrest stubble burning
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre to help set up paddy straw pellet units to arrest stubble burning” published in The Hindu on 14th October 2022. What is the News? The Union Environment Ministry announced a ₹50 crore scheme to incentivise industrialists and entrepreneurs to set up paddy straw pelletisation and torrefaction plants. What is… Continue reading Centre to help set up paddy straw pellet units to arrest stubble burning
What is a ‘split verdict’, and what happens next in such cases
Source: The post is based on the article “What is a ‘split verdict’, and what happens next in such cases” published in the Indian Express on 14th October 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court recently delivered a split verdict in the Karnataka hijab ban case with one of the two judges on the Bench upholding the… Continue reading What is a ‘split verdict’, and what happens next in such cases
