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An Indian recipe to quell micronutrient malnutrition
Source– The post is based on the article “An Indian recipe to quell micronutrient malnutrition” published in The Hindu on 1st December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Issue relating to poverty and hunger Relevance– Malnutrition in India News– The article explains the benefits of food fortification in checking malnutrition What does the statistics say about malnutrition in… Continue reading An Indian recipe to quell micronutrient malnutrition
Towards a robust triumvirate – on appointment of Election Commissioner
Source– The post is based on the article “Towards a robust triumvirate” published in The Hindu on 1st December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Salient features of Representation of People Act Relevance– Electoral reforms News– THe article explains the issue of appointment of CEC and ECs. It also explains the issue of security of tenure for ECS.… Continue reading Towards a robust triumvirate – on appointment of Election Commissioner
Re-design and deliver – Govt crop insurance scheme needs radical rethink
Source: The post is based on an article “Re-design and deliver – Govt crop insurance scheme needs radical rethink” published in Business Standard on 1st December 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: problems with PMFBY and ways to address it News: The government has decided to bring changes in the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in… Continue reading Re-design and deliver – Govt crop insurance scheme needs radical rethink
Party Congress over, understanding the China puzzle
Source– The post is based on the article “Party Congress over, understanding the China puzzle” published in The Hindu on 1st December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests Relevance– India and China relationship in global context News– The article explains China strategy in context of… Continue reading Party Congress over, understanding the China puzzle
Has GST reduced inter-state disparities?
Source– The post is based on the article “Has GST reduced inter-state disparities?” published in the mint on 1st December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Indian economy and mobilisation of resources Relevance– Taxation structure of country News– The article explains the performance of GST regime. Two months, April and October in 2022 have seen the highest GST… Continue reading Has GST reduced inter-state disparities?
This global water audit should not gather dust
Source: The post is based on an article “This global water audit should not gather dust” published in Live Mint on 1st December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: findings of the World Meteorological Organization’s report News: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released a water audit report that can guide global climate adaptation. What are the… Continue reading This global water audit should not gather dust
Are ransomware attacks increasing in India?
Source: The post is based on the following articles “The AIIMS cyber attack is a wake-up call for national security” published in the Indian Express on 1st November 2022. “Are ransomware attacks increasing in India?” published in The Hindu on 1st November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Basics of cyber security. Relevance: About the recent ransomware attack on AIIMS.… Continue reading Are ransomware attacks increasing in India?
Unseemly conflict – Government’s diatribe does not resolve conflict over judicial appointments
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Unseemly conflict – Government’s diatribe does not resolve conflict over judicial appointments” published in The Hindu on 1st November 2022. “Order, Order – NJAC better than collegium” published in The Times of India on 1st November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 2: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the… Continue reading Unseemly conflict – Government’s diatribe does not resolve conflict over judicial appointments
United Nations Development Programme to help waste segregation workers access government schemes
Source: The post is based on the article “United Nations Development Programme to help waste segregation workers access government schemes” published in The Hindu on 30th November 2022. What is the News? United Nations Development Programme(UNDP) is implementing Plastic Waste Management Programme in India. What is Plastic Waste Management Programme? Objectives of the programme: Create… Continue reading United Nations Development Programme to help waste segregation workers access government schemes
