Source: The post is based on the article “Antitrust cases against Google, how regulator decided fine” published in Indian Express on 27th October 2022 What is the News? Competition Commission of India(CCI) has fined Google twice — for abusing its dominant position in the market with its Android mobile operating system(OS) and for anti-competitive policies… Continue reading Antitrust cases against Google, how regulator decided fine
AAP wants Lakshmi-Ganesh on currency: who designs rupee notes, and how?
Source: The post is based on the article “AAP wants Lakshmi-Ganesh on currency: who designs rupee notes, and how?” published in Indian Express on 27th October 2022 What is the News? Delhi Chief Minister has appealed to the Union government to print images of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh on new currency notes for the… Continue reading AAP wants Lakshmi-Ganesh on currency: who designs rupee notes, and how?
Two more Indian Beaches enter the coveted list of Blue Beaches
Source: The post is based on the article “Two more Indian Beaches enter the coveted list of Blue Beaches” published in PIB on 26th October 2022 What is the News? Blue Flag Certification has been accorded to two new Indian beaches – Minicoy Thundi Beach and Kadmat Beach- both in Lakshadweep. This takes the number… Continue reading Two more Indian Beaches enter the coveted list of Blue Beaches
ISRO to boost NavIC, widen user base of location system
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO to boost NavIC, widen user base of location system” published in The Hindu on 27th October 2022 What is the News? At the India Space Congress, the Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has revealed its plans to expand the reach of NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) beyond… Continue reading ISRO to boost NavIC, widen user base of location system
Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee approves commercial cultivation of genetically modified mustard yet again
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Years after Bt cotton, GEAC clears environmental release of GM mustard” published in Business Standard on 26th October 2022 “Understanding GM mustard: what is it, and how has it been achieved?” published in Indian Express on 27th October 2022 “Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee approves commercial cultivation… Continue reading Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee approves commercial cultivation of genetically modified mustard yet again
The overvalued rupee: Managing exchange rate volatility and forex reserves
Source– The post is based on the article “The overvalued rupee: Managing exchange rate volatility and forex reserves” published in the Business Standard on 27th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Indian Economy Relevance– External economy News- The article explains the need for higher foreign reserves for India. What factors explain the need for higher foreign reserves?… Continue reading The overvalued rupee: Managing exchange rate volatility and forex reserves
Why producing CBG, LBG, hydrogen, methanol from biogas can be beneficial
Source: The post is based on an article “Why producing CBG, LBG, hydrogen, methanol from biogas can be beneficial” published in DTE on 19th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: Biogas and its various applications. News: With the advancement in research and the tremendous urge to shift to greener fuels, biogas came back into the picture to supplement the… Continue reading Why producing CBG, LBG, hydrogen, methanol from biogas can be beneficial
The climate crisis and the urgent need for global cooperation
Source– The post is based on the article “The climate crisis and the urgent need for global cooperation” published in The Indian Express on 27th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Environment News- The article explains steps taken by the EU to fight climate change. It also suggests solutions to fight climate change. Global warming is fast… Continue reading The climate crisis and the urgent need for global cooperation
We’ve made significant progress on poverty reduction
Source: The post is based on an article “We’ve made significant progress on poverty reduction” published in Live Mint on 27th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Social Justice News: Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2022 has been released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty & Human Development Initiative. What approach is followed by MPI… Continue reading We’ve made significant progress on poverty reduction
Protecting competition – on CCI penalty on Google
Source: The post is based on an article “Protecting competition” published in Business Standard on 27th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: fines imposed on Google by CCI News: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed two fines within seven days on Google. What were the reasons behind imposing fine? Fines were imposed for two reasons –… Continue reading Protecting competition – on CCI penalty on Google
