Source: The post is based on the article “No country for old women” published in “The Hindu” on 6th October 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Society- population and associated issues News: The graphically illustrates the challenges faced by India’s growing elderly population, particularly women, in areas such as health, daily activities, and financial stability. It also highlights… Continue reading No country for old women
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Defusing the ticking time bomb called diabetes
Source: The post is based on the article “Defusing the ticking time bomb called diabetes” published in “The Hindu” on 6th October 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Governance- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, News: The article discusses the rising issue of diabetes and obesity in India, linked to the high… Continue reading Defusing the ticking time bomb called diabetes
Equality and identity- Equitable distribution of resources must not be by accentuating caste identity
Source: The post is based on the article “Equality and identity- Equitable distribution of resources must not be by accentuating caste identity” published in “The Hindu” on 6th October 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Society- population and associated issues & GS2- polity- caste survey News: The article discusses a detailed caste survey in Bihar, India, revealing that… Continue reading Equality and identity- Equitable distribution of resources must not be by accentuating caste identity
Govt issues guidelines to prevent suicide among students
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt issues guidelines to prevent suicide among students” published in “Indian Express” on 5th October 2023 What is the News? The Union Ministry of Education has released draft guidelines to prevent student suicides in schools. These guidelines are titled UMMEED (Understand, Motivate, Manage, Empathise, Empower, Develop). What… Continue reading Govt issues guidelines to prevent suicide among students
GI tags for Basohli Pashmina, Udhampur’s Kalari
Source: The post is based on the article “GI tags for Basohli Pashmina, Udhampur’s Kalari” published in “Hindustan Times” on 6th October 2023 What is the News? Basohli Pashmina and Kalari cuisine from Jammu and Kashmir has got the Geographical Indication(GI) tag. What is Basohli Pashmina? Source: KashmirObserver Basohli Pashmina is a more than 100-year-old… Continue reading GI tags for Basohli Pashmina, Udhampur’s Kalari
Glacial lake outburst flood kills 14 in Sikkim, 102 people missing: What is GLOF, and why does it happen?
Source: The post is based on the article “Glacial lake outburst flood kills 14 in Sikkim, 102 people missing: What is GLOF, and why does it happen?” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Glacial Lake outburst flood(GLOF)? 3 Where is South Lhonak Lake?4 Where is Chungthang… Continue reading Glacial lake outburst flood kills 14 in Sikkim, 102 people missing: What is GLOF, and why does it happen?
11th Meeting of the India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments
Source: The post is based on the article “11th Meeting of the India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments” published in“PIB” on 6th October 2023 What is the News? The Eleventh meeting of the UAE-India High Level Joint Task Force on Investments (‘the Joint Task Force’) was held in Abu Dhabi. What is the… Continue reading 11th Meeting of the India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments
Norway’s Jon Fosse wins Nobel for literature
Source: The post is based on the article “Norway’s Jon Fosse wins Nobel for literature” published in “The Hindu” on 6th October 2023 What is the News? The Nobel Prize for Literature 2023 has been awarded to Norwegian author Jon Olav Fosse for his innovative plays and prose which give voice to the unsayable. Who… Continue reading Norway’s Jon Fosse wins Nobel for literature
RuPay Domestic Card Scheme Agreement between India and the UAE
Source: The post is based on the article “RuPay Domestic Card Scheme Agreement between India and the UAE” published in “PIB” on 6th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the agreement signed between NIPL and UAE?3 What is Rupay?4 What is the significance of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)?… Continue reading RuPay Domestic Card Scheme Agreement between India and the UAE
Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 decriminalized
Source: The post is based on the article “Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 decriminalized” published in “PIB” on 6th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act,1995?3 What are the changes made to the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act,1995?4 What are the benefits of decriminalization of provisions… Continue reading Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 decriminalized
