Source: The post is based on the article “What the GI tag can mean for the cashew industry in Goa” published in “Indian Express” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? Goan cashew (kernel) has been granted the geographical indication (GI) tag. How did cashew come to Goa and become a contributor to the… Continue reading What the GI tag can mean for the cashew industry in Goa
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Indian express articles.
Why Gaza is known as the world’s biggest ‘open air prison’
Source: The post is based on the article “Why Gaza is known as the world’s biggest ‘open air prison” published in “Indian Express” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? Israel has announced a “total blockade” of Gaza, which includes a ban on food, water, fuel and electricity supplies. Israel is able to impose… Continue reading Why Gaza is known as the world’s biggest ‘open air prison’
Baiga tribal group gets habitat rights in Chhattisgarh: What this means, significance
Source: The post is based on the article “Baiga tribal group gets habitat rights in Chhattisgarh: What this means, significance” published in “Indian Express” on 12th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups(PVTG)?3 What is Habitat?4 What are Habitat rights?5 Under what law are Habitat rights granted?6 Which states… Continue reading Baiga tribal group gets habitat rights in Chhattisgarh: What this means, significance
Why Punjab wants to ban the cultivation of PUSA-44 paddy variety
Source: The post is based on the article “Why Punjab wants to ban the cultivation of PUSA-44 paddy variety” published in “Indian Express” on 10th October 2023 What is the News? Punjab Chief Minister has announced that the state will ban the cultivation of the PUSA-44 paddy variety from 2024. When did Punjab farmers begin… Continue reading Why Punjab wants to ban the cultivation of PUSA-44 paddy variety
Vocal for local: NSG takes on invasive vilayati kikar, to regreen 5-km stretch of Manesar campus with local trees
Source: The post is based on the article “Vocal for local: NSG takes on invasive vilayati kikar, to regreen 5-km stretch of Manesar campus with local trees” published in“Indian Express” on 10th October 2023 What is the News? National Security Guard (NSG) has decided to take on the vilayati kikar (Prosopis juliflora) populating its Aravali… Continue reading Vocal for local: NSG takes on invasive vilayati kikar, to regreen 5-km stretch of Manesar campus with local trees
Law Commission age of consent recommendations threaten to criminalise the young
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Law Commission age of consent recommendations threaten to criminalise the young” published in The Indian Express on 10th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice — Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance… Continue reading Law Commission age of consent recommendations threaten to criminalise the young
Territorial Army hires Chinese language interpreters, to induct cyber security experts next
Source: The post is based on the article “Territorial Army hires Chinese language interpreters, to induct cyber security experts next” published in “Indian Express” on 9th October 2023 What is the News? The Territorial Army(TA) is recruiting Chinese language interpreters for border personnel meetings (BPM) and cyber security experts to support the Army. What is… Continue reading Territorial Army hires Chinese language interpreters, to induct cyber security experts next
Building an India for manufacturers
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Building an India for manufacturers” published in The Indian Express on 9th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy — Indian Economy and issues relating to growth, development and employment News: This article discusses the changing scenario of India’s services sector, its bright… Continue reading Building an India for manufacturers
With food inflation limited to dal roti, why govt policy may need changes
Source: The post is based on the article “With food inflation limited to dal roti, why govt policy may need changes” published in “Indian express” on 9th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy- inflation News: The article discusses rising food prices in India, particularly in cereals and pulses, and how this inflation is… Continue reading With food inflation limited to dal roti, why govt policy may need changes
Focus on female voter is reassuring. But sensitive politics is needed
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Focus on female voter is reassuring. But sensitive politics is needed” published in the Indian Express on 7th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice — Mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. News: The article… Continue reading Focus on female voter is reassuring. But sensitive politics is needed
