Source: The post is based on the article “Mediating, Minus Sarkar” published in Times of India on 10th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Dispute redressal mechanisms News: The author discusses the new Mediation Bill passed in India, which formalizes and promotes mediation as a mainstream method for resolving disputes. What are the main features of the… Continue reading Mediating, Minus Sarkar – on Mediation Bill
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That ’70s show – Proposed licensing for computing devices’ imports dents India’s credibility
Source: The post is based on the article “That ’70s show – Proposed licensing for computing devices’ imports dents India’s credibility” published in The Hindu on 10th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: concerns with import restrictions News: The Commerce and Industry Ministry of India implemented abrupt restrictions on imports… Continue reading That ’70s show – Proposed licensing for computing devices’ imports dents India’s credibility
Stop the fence-sitting in cluster bomb use
Source: The post is based on the article “Stop the fence-sitting in cluster bomb use” published in The Hindu on 10th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations – International Treaty and Organization Relevance: International law related to prohibition of cluster bombs News: The decision by the United States to provide cluster munitions to Ukraine as… Continue reading Stop the fence-sitting in cluster bomb use
Plight of the vaquita forces International Whaling Commission to issue first extinction alert
Source: The post is based on the article “Plight of the vaquita forces International Whaling Commission to issue first extinction alert” published in Down to Earth on 7th August 2023. What is the News? The International Whaling Commission(IWC) has issued its first ‘extinction alert’ on the Vaquita Porpoise. What is Vaquita Porpoise? Vaquita Porpoise is… Continue reading Plight of the vaquita forces International Whaling Commission to issue first extinction alert
Launch of Indian Web Browser Development Challenge (IWBDC)
Source: The post is based on the article “Launch of Indian Web Browser Development Challenge (IWBDC)” published in PIB on 9th August 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) has launched the Indian Web Browser Development Challenge (IWBDC). What is the Indian Web Browser Development Challenge (IWBDC)? IWBDC is an… Continue reading Launch of Indian Web Browser Development Challenge (IWBDC)
House panel tells govt. to ensure fertilizer availability, increase local production
Source: The post is based on the article “House panel tells govt. to ensure fertilizer availability, increase local production” published in The Hindu on 9th August 2023. What is the News? The Standing Committee of Parliament on Chemicals and Fertilizers has posed questions on the availability of fertilizers and a subsidy policy. What are the… Continue reading House panel tells govt. to ensure fertilizer availability, increase local production
Number of elephants in Karnataka goes up by 364 from last count, touches 6,395
Source: The post is based on the article “Number of elephants in Karnataka goes up by 364 from last count, touches 6,395” published in The Hindu on 10th August 2023. What is the News? Karnataka Minister of Forests has released an interim report on Asian Elephant Population and Demography Estimates, 2023. The report has been… Continue reading Number of elephants in Karnataka goes up by 364 from last count, touches 6,395
Scientists design first-ever 2D composite quantum material useful for spintronic devices like transistors & diodes
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists design first-ever 2D composite quantum material useful for spintronic devices like transistors & diodes” published on Department of Science and Technology’s website. What is the News? A group of scientists has used computer simulations to design a new type of quantum material. This material has a… Continue reading Scientists design first-ever 2D composite quantum material useful for spintronic devices like transistors & diodes
Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment ) Bill, 2023 clear by both Houses of Parliament of India
Source: The post is based on the article “Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment ) Bill, 2023 cleared by both Houses of Parliament of India” published in PIB on 9th August 2023. What is the News? The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment ) Bill, 2023 has been passed by both Houses of the Parliament of India. What is… Continue reading Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment ) Bill, 2023 clear by both Houses of Parliament of India
How National Green Hydrogen Mission seeks to Reduce Cost of Green Hydrogen
Source: The post is based on the article “How National Green Hydrogen Mission seeks to Reduce Cost of Green Hydrogen” published in PIB on 9th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 How is Green Hydrogen produced?3 What is the National Green Hydrogen Mission?4 What are the expected benefits of the National Green Hydrogen Mission?… Continue reading How National Green Hydrogen Mission seeks to Reduce Cost of Green Hydrogen
