Source: The post is based on the article “Intervention does push deprivation levels down” published in Live mint on 19th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- poverty and developmental issues & GS 3- growth development and employment. News: This article discusses a Niti Aayog report which highlights a decline in ‘multidimensional poverty’ in India from 2015-16 to… Continue reading Intervention does push deprivation levels down
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Push for GM mustard disregarding science, the law
Source: The post is based on an article “A push for GM mustard disregarding science, the law” published in The Hindu on 19th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science & Technology, Agriculture Relevance: concerns associated with GM crops News: Environmentalists in the Supreme Court of India are engaged in a battle against Delhi University’s Genetically Modified… Continue reading Push for GM mustard disregarding science, the law
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – July 19th, 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 – July 19th, 2023
Tamil Nadu tops NITI Aayog export preparedness index 2022, Gujarat skids to 4th slot
Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu tops NITI Aayog export preparedness index 2022, Gujarat skids to 4th slot” published in The Hindu on 19th July 2023 What is the News? NITI Aayog has released the third edition of Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2022. What is the Export Preparedness Index(EPI)? Click Here… Continue reading Tamil Nadu tops NITI Aayog export preparedness index 2022, Gujarat skids to 4th slot
Poor no longer? Dimensions of poverty in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Poor no longer? Dimensions of poverty in India” published in Livemint on 19th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Multidimensional Poverty(MDP)?3 How do we measure Multidimensional Poverty(MDP)?4 What are the key findings of National Multidimensional Poverty(MDP) 2023?5 How did India reduce multidimensional poverty so… Continue reading Poor no longer? Dimensions of poverty in India
Peace and prosperity in Mekong region play pivotal role in India’s Act East policy, says External Affairs Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “Peace and prosperity in Mekong region play pivotal role in India’s Act East policy, says External Affairs Minister” published in The Economic Times on 16th July 2023 What is the News? India’s External Affairs Minister has addressed the 12th Mekong Ganga Cooperation (MGC) Mechanism meeting. What is… Continue reading Peace and prosperity in Mekong region play pivotal role in India’s Act East policy, says External Affairs Minister
Radio collars are killing the cheetahs in Kuno. Here is how — and why
Source: The post is based on the article “Radio collars are killing the cheetahs in Kuno. Here is how — and why” published in Indian Express on 19th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Satellite or radio collars?3 How cheetah’s might have died due to Satellite or radio collars?4 What are the… Continue reading Radio collars are killing the cheetahs in Kuno. Here is how — and why
Indian group proposes radical new way to settle universe expansion dispute
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian group proposes radical new way to settle universe expansion dispute” published in The Hindu on 17th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Hubble Constant?3 How is Hubble Constant measured?4 What is the new method proposed by scientists to understand universe expansion rate? What… Continue reading Indian group proposes radical new way to settle universe expansion dispute
DGFT implements the Advance Authorisation Scheme, allows duty-free import of inputs for export purposes
Source: The post is based on the article “DGFT implements the Advance Authorisation Scheme, allows duty-free import of inputs for export purposes” published in PIB on 17th July 2023 What is the News? The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) is implementing the Advance Authorisation Scheme. What is an Advance Authorisation Scheme? Directorate General of… Continue reading DGFT implements the Advance Authorisation Scheme, allows duty-free import of inputs for export purposes
Tracking the new railway proposal for Kerala
Source: The post is based on the article “Tracking the new railway proposal for Kerala” published in The Hindu on 19th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the new semi-high speed train proposed by Kerala?3 Why are high speed trains a priority?4 What happened to the High Speed Rail Corridor and Silverline… Continue reading Tracking the new railway proposal for Kerala
