Source- The post is based on the article “on urea prices: Fertiliser for thought” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian Agriculture – Agricultural Inputs News– On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the urea subsidy scheme with a view to ensure supply of the fertiliser at the same… Continue reading On urea prices: Fertiliser for thought
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Reality check for startups
Source: The post is based on the article “Reality check for startups” published in “Business Standard” on 1st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy News: Byju’s is facing numerous challenges and has become a negative symbol for the country’s once-thriving startup sector. India’s start-up sector consists of over 80,000 registered entities. Out of… Continue reading Reality check for startups
Uniting for big-bang discoveries
Source: The post is based on the article “Uniting for big-bang discoveries” published in “Business Standard” on 1st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology News: In recent developments in physics, two major announcements were made by different research groups. Gravitational wave researchers using pulsars revealed the discovery of gravitational signals that potentially… Continue reading Uniting for big-bang discoveries
Message from the NIRF rankings
Source: The post is based on the article “Message from the NIRF rankings” published in “The Indian Express” on 1st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Education. News: The Department of Higher Education released the India Rankings 2023, also known as the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). This year over 5,000 institutions were ranked and… Continue reading Message from the NIRF rankings
The case for a Uniform Civil Code
Source: The post is based on the article “The case for a Uniform Civil Code” published in “The Indian Express” on 1st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Significant provisions of Indian Constitution, GS 1 – Indian Society News: The constitutional provision for a uniform civil code (UCC) in India is a complex and sensitive… Continue reading The case for a Uniform Civil Code
What is lab-grown meat and what did the U.S. recently approve?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is lab-grown meat and what did the U.S. recently approve?” published in The Hindu on 1st July 2023 What is the News? Two California-based companies have received approval from the U.S. government for production and sale of Cell-cultivated chicken, also known as lab-grown meat. What is… Continue reading What is lab-grown meat and what did the U.S. recently approve?
Mahila Samman Savings Certificate, 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “Public Sector Banks and eligible Private Sector Banks authorized to implement and operationalise Mahila Samman Savings Certificate, 2023” published in PIB on 1st July 2023 What is the News? The Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance has permitted all Public Sector Banks and eligible Private Sector… Continue reading Mahila Samman Savings Certificate, 2023
Centre to Issue Norms Against ‘Dark Patterns’ in Online Advertisements
Source: The post is based on the following articles: – “Centre to issue norms against ‘dark patterns’ in online advertisements” published in The Hindu on 1st July 2023 – “Department of Consumer Affairs urges online platforms to refrain from adopting ‘dark patterns’ harming consumer interest” published in PIB on 1st July 2023 What is the… Continue reading Centre to Issue Norms Against ‘Dark Patterns’ in Online Advertisements
CERT-In issues “Guidelines on Information Security Practices” for Government Entities for Safe & Trusted Internet
Source: The post is based on the article “CERT-In issues “Guidelines on Information Security Practices” for Government Entities for Safe & Trusted Internet” published in PIB on 1st July 2023 What is the News? Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) on Friday issued “Guidelines on Information Security Practices” for government entities for safe and trusted… Continue reading CERT-In issues “Guidelines on Information Security Practices” for Government Entities for Safe & Trusted Internet
India backs 2016 ruling favouring the Philippines in South China Sea
Source: The post is based on the article “India backs 2016 ruling favouring the Philippines in South China Sea” published in The Hindu on 1st July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Background:3 What is the stand of ASEAN on the territorial claims of the South China Sea?4 What is India’s stand on the 2016… Continue reading India backs 2016 ruling favouring the Philippines in South China Sea
