Source: This post is created based on the article ‘Extended exclusion – on AFSPA’ published in The Hindu on 30th Sep, 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Internal Security News: The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) will remain in effect in the hill areas of Manipur for another six months from October. This… Continue reading Extended exclusion – on AFSPA
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On semiconductors, jugaad won’t do
Source: The post is based on the article “On semiconductors, jugaad won’t do” published in The Indian Express on 30th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indigenization of Technology, Growth & Development Relevance: Benefits and challenges associated with setting up semiconductor fabrication unit in India. News: India is finally building its first semiconductor fabrication unit, which is… Continue reading On semiconductors, jugaad won’t do
As illicit trade booms, seizure mount
Source: The post is based on the article “As illicit trade booms, seizure mount: 3.5 tonnes of gold, 18 crore cigarette sticks and 90 tonnes of heroin caught in FY23” published in The Indian Express on 30th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Internal Security – Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism Relevance: Findings of the… Continue reading As illicit trade booms, seizure mount
KEEPING Small Finance Bank (SFBs) AFLOAT
Source– The post is based on the article “KEEPING SFBs AFLOAT” published in “The Business Standard” on 29th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance- Issues related to banking sector News– The article explains the issues related to Small finance banks (SFBs). What are some facts about Small Finance Banks (SFBs)? They are designed to promote… Continue reading KEEPING Small Finance Bank (SFBs) AFLOAT
We should join the WTO’s investment facilitation talks
Source– The post is based on the article “We should join the WTO’s investment facilitation talks” published in the “mint” on 28th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance- Issues related to WTO News– On 6 July 2023, over 110 of the WTO 164 members concluded text-based negotiations on the Agreement on Investment Facilitation for Development… Continue reading We should join the WTO’s investment facilitation talks
Swaminathan walked ahead of his time: scientific community
Source: The post is based on the article “Swaminathan walked ahead of his time: scientific community” published in “The Hindu” on 29th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and technology- Achievements of Indians in science & technology. News: The article is honoring M.S. Swaminathan, a respected agricultural scientist from India who recently passed away. It discusses… Continue reading Swaminathan walked ahead of his time: scientific community
Why are tigers dying in Nilgiris district?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why are tigers dying in Nilgiris district?” published in “The Hindu” on 28th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment – Ecology and environment News: This article discusses the concerning deaths of ten tigers, including cubs, in the Nilgiris since August. The reasons include factors like fighting, possible poisoning,… Continue reading Why are tigers dying in Nilgiris district?
What does a drop in household financial savings imply for India?
Source– The post is based on the article “What does a drop in household financial savings imply for India?” published in “The Hindu” on 28th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Economy Relevance- Issues related to savings and investment in the economy News– The household financial savings data recently published in the latest issue of the… Continue reading What does a drop in household financial savings imply for India?
Timeless quest- Bennu sample can help human understanding beyond the immediate
Source: The post is based on the article “Timeless quest- Bennu sample can help human understanding beyond the immediate” published in “The Hindu” on 28th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and technology- Awareness in the fields of Space News: This article discusses NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission, which collected rock samples from the ancient asteroid Bennu. The… Continue reading Timeless quest- Bennu sample can help human understanding beyond the immediate
Drawing the line- Information aids public safety, and is not a trigger for panic
Source: The post is based on the article “Drawing the line- Information aids public safety, and is not a trigger for panic” published in “The Hindu” on 28th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- disaster management News: Article discusses land-subsidence in Joshimath, Uttarakhand due to infrastructure projects, causing safety concerns. Reports reveal non-compliance to building codes and… Continue reading Drawing the line- Information aids public safety, and is not a trigger for panic
