Source: The post is based on the article “PAU develops new wheat variety to keep diabetes, obesity in check” published in Indian Express on 11th July 2023 What is the News? The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has developed a new variety of wheat called PBW RS1. What is PBW RS1? PBW RS1 is a new… Continue reading PAU develops new wheat variety to keep diabetes, obesity in check
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Fifth of suspected money mule cases involve under-21s’
Source: The post is based on the article “Fifth of suspected money mule cases involve under-21s” published in Independent on 11th July 2023 What is the News? According to a report, young people under the age of 21 account for around one in five cases where money muling activity is suspected. What is Money Muling?… Continue reading Fifth of suspected money mule cases involve under-21s’
Cabinet okays commercial mining of lithium, titanium
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet okays commercial mining of lithium, titanium” published in Livemint on 12th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Which are the six critical minerals where commercial mining will be allowed now?3 What are the uses of these critical minerals?4 What is the significance of this decision?… Continue reading Cabinet okays commercial mining of lithium, titanium
What is the National Research Foundation?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the National Research Foundation?” published in The Hindu on 12th July 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the introduction of the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill in Parliament. What is the National Research Foundation (NRF)? The National Research Foundation(NRF) was one… Continue reading What is the National Research Foundation?
Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana: Empowering the Elderly for a Dignified Life
Source: The post is based on the article “Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana: Empowering the Elderly for a Dignified Life” published in PIB on 12th July 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is implementing the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana to empower senior citizens in India. What is Atal Vayo Abhyuday… Continue reading Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana: Empowering the Elderly for a Dignified Life
Adani-Hindenburg case: Lack of requirement to disclose ‘last natural person above every person’ owning economic interest in FPIs is the challenge, SEBI to SC
Source: The post is based on the article “Adani-Hindenburg case: Lack of requirement to disclose ‘last natural person above every person’ owning economic interest in FPIs is the challenge, SEBI to SC” published in The Hindu on 12th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the issue before the Supreme Court?3 What is… Continue reading Adani-Hindenburg case: Lack of requirement to disclose ‘last natural person above every person’ owning economic interest in FPIs is the challenge, SEBI to SC
In UNHRC vote, India stands against desecration of Koran
Source: The post is based on the article “In UNHRC vote, India stands against desecration of Koran” published in The Hindu on 12th July 2023 What is the News? The UN Human Rights Council(UNHRC) has voted to condemn recent Koran burning incidents. About UNHRC resolution condemning burning of Quran: The United Nations Human Rights Council… Continue reading In UNHRC vote, India stands against desecration of Koran
Bibek Debroy writes: Why normative recommendations of finance commissions remain on paper
Source: The post is based on the article “Bibek Debroy writes: Why normative recommendations of finance commissions remain on paper” published in “The Indian Express ” on 13th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Function and responsibility of various constitutional bodies & GS-3 -Government budgeting News: The article talks about the work of India’s Finance Commissions,… Continue reading Bibek Debroy writes: Why normative recommendations of finance commissions remain on paper
Express View on SC order on ED chief: State’s strong arm
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on SC order on ED chief: State’s strong arm” published in “The Indian Express ” on 13th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Issues associated with the functioning of judiciary – Supreme Court News: The Supreme Court has made a decision in the case of Sanjay… Continue reading Express View on SC order on ED chief: State’s strong arm
Christophe Jaffrelot writes: What the Indo-French relationship needs
Source: The post is based on the article “Christophe Jaffrelot writes: What the Indo-French relationship needs” published in The Indian Express on 13th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests News: This article discusses the strategic and security-focused relationship between India and France. The… Continue reading Christophe Jaffrelot writes: What the Indo-French relationship needs
