Source: The post is based on the article “BSIP scientists discover new species of flower from Sikkim” published in The Times of India on 28th July 2023. What is the News? Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) Prayagraj Centre have discovered a new plant species in the state of Sikkim named Pedicularis Revealiana.… Continue reading BSIP scientists discover new species of flower from Sikkim
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What is a stapled visa, and why does China issue these to Indians from Arunachal and J and K?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is a stapled visa, and why does China issue these to Indians from Arunachal and J&K?” published in Indian Express on 28th July 2023. What is the News? India has withdrawn its eight-athlete wushu contingent from the Summer World University Games beginning in China after China… Continue reading What is a stapled visa, and why does China issue these to Indians from Arunachal and J and K?
Incentivising fiscal prudence for states
Source: The post is based on an article “Incentivising fiscal prudence for states” published in Business Standard on 31st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Public Finance Relevance: measures needed to reduce debt of states. News: The article explains the increasing debt of state governments and measures needed to reduce it. Contents1 What is… Continue reading Incentivising fiscal prudence for states
Indian gig workers ought to get a well-crafted social security net
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian gig workers ought to get a well-crafted social security net” published in Mint on 31st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation Relevance: concerns with the Rajasthan Platform-based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare)… Continue reading Indian gig workers ought to get a well-crafted social security net
Rap on the knuckles: Supreme Court has tried to hold States and Centre to account on mob violence
Source: The post is based on the article “Rap on the knuckles: Supreme Court has tried to hold States and Centre to account on mob violence” published in “The Hindu” on 31st July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections News: The Supreme Court criticized… Continue reading Rap on the knuckles: Supreme Court has tried to hold States and Centre to account on mob violence
States’ lax response to lynching
Source: The post is based on the article “States’ lax response to lynching” published in “The Hindu” on 31st July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections News: This article discusses the Supreme Court’s request to several Indian states to respond to a petition by… Continue reading States’ lax response to lynching
Hurdles to overcome before becoming ‘Digital India
Source: The post is based on the article “Hurdles to overcome before becoming ‘Digital India’” published in “The Hindu” on 31st July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life News: In this article author discusses how UPI has grown rapidly in India, outpacing other digital payment methods.… Continue reading Hurdles to overcome before becoming ‘Digital India
Feroze Varun Gandhi on cities’ flooding: Perils of unplanned urbanisation
Source– The post is based on the article “Feroze Varun Gandhi on cities’ flooding: Perils of unplanned urbanisation” published in “The Indian Express” on 31st July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Urbanisation. GS3- Disaster management Relevance: Issues related to flooding in cities News – In the past few weeks, three major cities — Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai —… Continue reading Feroze Varun Gandhi on cities’ flooding: Perils of unplanned urbanisation
Express View on India-China ties: Riding on hope
Source– The post is based on the article “Express View on India-China ties: Riding on hope” published in the “The Indian Express” on 31st July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance: Bilateral relationship between India and China News- The Chinese President Xi Jinping might visit Delhi in September for the G20 summit. Why… Continue reading Express View on India-China ties: Riding on hope
Manmohan Bahadur writes: Soldiers in the digital age
Source– The post is based on the article “Manmohan Bahadur writes: Soldiers in the digital age” published in the “The Indian Express” on 31st July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance: Issues related to armed forces News- The article explains the issues of impact of social media on armed forces recruits What are issues faced by… Continue reading Manmohan Bahadur writes: Soldiers in the digital age
