Source– The post is based on the article “Poverty declines, but battle not over” published in “The Business Standard” on 18th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to pverty Relevance: Measurement of poverty News– The latest poverty numbers from the multidimensional poverty index (MDPI) for India for showed that about 415 million people have come… Continue reading Poverty declines, but battle not over
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Message from the mountains – Himachal, Uttarakhand must check construction projects
Source: The post is based on the article “Message from the mountains – Himachal, Uttarakhand must check construction projects” published in Business Standard on 18th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster Management Relevance: reasons behind natural calamities in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand News: The recent death in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand due to natural calamities have… Continue reading Message from the mountains – Himachal, Uttarakhand must check construction projects
Licence To Skill – GOI’s scheme for craftspeople is a good idea but its success critically depends on finding markets
Source: The post is based on the article “Licence To Skill – GOI’s scheme for craftspeople is a good idea but its success critically depends on finding markets” published in The Times of India on 18th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions aimed at development in various sectors and issues arising out of… Continue reading Licence To Skill – GOI’s scheme for craftspeople is a good idea but its success critically depends on finding markets
Evolution will not save aircraft from bird hits”
Source: The post is based on the article “Evolution will not save aircraft from bird hits” published in “Live Mint” on 18th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Bio-diversity & Environment News: The article discusses the increasing number of bird strikes with aircraft in India, the challenges birds face adapting to modern aviation threats. Why are birds… Continue reading Evolution will not save aircraft from bird hits”
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – August 18th, 2023
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – August 18th, 2023
Faizan Mustafa writes: New penal code falls short of its laudable objectives
Source: The post is based on the article “Faizan Mustafa writes: New penal code falls short of its laudable objectives” published in “The Indian Express” on 18th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Parliament (Law and Justice) News: In this article author discusses recent changes in the Indian Penal Code, highlighting the updated definitions, the removal of… Continue reading Faizan Mustafa writes: New penal code falls short of its laudable objectives
Forest Rights Act in Jammu and Kashmir: A transformation in the making
Source: The post is based on the article “Forest Rights Act in Jammu and Kashmir: A transformation in the making” published in “The Indian Express” on 18th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of the vulnerable sections News: In this article author discusses the Forest Rights… Continue reading Forest Rights Act in Jammu and Kashmir: A transformation in the making
Illegal, irrational, unconstitutional: The problem with recent suspensions of MPs
Source: The post is based on the article “Illegal, irrational, unconstitutional: The problem with recent suspensions of MPs” published in “The Indian Express” on 18th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. News: In this article author discusses the… Continue reading Illegal, irrational, unconstitutional: The problem with recent suspensions of MPs
RBI launches web portal for searching unclaimed deposits
Source: The post is based on the article “RBI launches web portal for searching unclaimed deposits” published in Indian Express on 18th August 2023. What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has launched the UDGAM Portal. What is UDGAM Portal? UDGAM stands for Unclaimed Deposits – Gateway to Access information. Purpose: To aid… Continue reading RBI launches web portal for searching unclaimed deposits
Kanniyakumari’s Matti is distinct with fragrance and honey-like taste
Source: The post is based on the article “Kanniyakumari’s Matti is distinct with fragrance and honey-like taste” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2023. What is the News? The Matti banana variety, native to Kanniyakumari district in Tamil Nadu was recently granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. What is the Matti Banana variety? Matti… Continue reading Kanniyakumari’s Matti is distinct with fragrance and honey-like taste
