Source: The post is based on the article “UGC notifies norms for setting up campuses by foreign universities” published in “Business Standard” on 9th November 2023 Why in the News? University Grants Commission (UGC) has notified the regulations for foreign universities to set up and operate their campuses in India. What are the key regulations… Continue reading UGC notifies norms for setting up campuses by foreign universities
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On PMGKAY extension – A new poverty conundrum
Source: This post on PMGKAY extension has been created based on the article “A new poverty conundrum” published in Business Standard on 8th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice – Issues relating to poverty and hunger. News: This article discusses the impact of the recently proposed extension of PMGKAY on India’s food… Continue reading On PMGKAY extension – A new poverty conundrum
Eastern Maritime Corridor(EMC): India-Russia new sea route plan in final lap
Source: The post is based on the article “Eastern Maritime Corridor(EMC): India-Russia new sea route plan in final lap” published in “Business Standard” on 7th November 2023 Why in the News? As part of the Eastern Maritime Corridor(EMC), a trial run of a ship was conducted between Chennai port inIndia and Vladivostok in Russia. What… Continue reading Eastern Maritime Corridor(EMC): India-Russia new sea route plan in final lap
On regulating Al – World leaders have a long road ahead
Source: The post on regulating AI is based on the article “Regulating Al – World leaders have a long road ahead” published in “Business Standard” on 7th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Science and Technology – Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. News: The article discusses the first global… Continue reading On regulating Al – World leaders have a long road ahead
WCO-IAPH guidelines for customs, ports released
Source: The post is based on the article “WCO-IAPH guidelines for customs, ports released” published in “Business Standard” on 3rd November 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is the World Customs Organization(WCO)?3 What is the International Association of Ports and Harbors(IAPH)?4 What are the key recommendations given by WCO-IAPH on cooperation between Customs and… Continue reading WCO-IAPH guidelines for customs, ports released
No appetite for food safety
Source: The post is based on the article “No appetite for food safety – States must enhance safety mechanisms” published in Business Standard on 6th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Agriculture – Food security & Food processing and related industries in India – scope and significance. News: The article discusses how food… Continue reading No appetite for food safety
On urban infrastructure development – Planning for megapolises
Source: The post is based on the article “Planning for megapolises” published in “Business Standard” on 4th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 Indian Society – Urbanization, their problems and their remedies. GS Paper 3 Indian Economy – Infrastructure. News: The article discusses the extensive construction and infrastructure development in Indian cities like… Continue reading On urban infrastructure development – Planning for megapolises
On India-Bhutan Relations – India’s emerging challenge in Bhutan
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s emerging challenge in Bhutan” published in “Business standard” on 3rd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations – India and its neighborhood- relations. News: The article discusses Bhutan’s Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji’s visit to China, marking progress in resolving border disputes and potentially… Continue reading On India-Bhutan Relations – India’s emerging challenge in Bhutan
Bletchley Declaration
Source: This post is based on the article “Bletchley Declaration” published in “Business standard” on Thursday November 2 2023. Why in news ? Twenty-nine countries such as the US, the UK, China, Australia, Brazil and India, along with the European union have agreed to work together to prevent “catastrophic harm, either deliberate or unintentional” which… Continue reading Bletchley Declaration
On NITI Aayog’s Vision @2047 – India in 2047
Source: The post On NITI Aayog’s Vision @2047 is based on the article “India in 2047- Policy adjustments can enable higher growth” published in “Business standard” on 31st October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian economy – Issues relating to Growth and Development. News: This article discusses the NITI Aayog’s goal for India’s… Continue reading On NITI Aayog’s Vision @2047 – India in 2047
