Source: The post is based on the article “Hippos are coming” published in the Indian Express on 31st March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About Colombian hippopotamus. News: In the late 1980s, the founder and leader of the Medellin Cartel in Colombia brought a few hippos as a collection of his exotic animals.… Continue reading Colombian hippopotamus: Hippos are coming
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Indian express articles.
Gujarat: CAG finds 117 hectares of mangroves destroyed in Kutch; asks govt to save ‘Kharai” breed of camels from extinction
Source: The post is based on the article “Gujarat: CAG finds 117 hectares of mangroves destroyed in Kutch; asks govt to save ‘Kharai” breed of camels from extinction” published in Indian Express on 31st March 2023 What is the News? Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) in its report tabled in the Gujarat Assembly… Continue reading Gujarat: CAG finds 117 hectares of mangroves destroyed in Kutch; asks govt to save ‘Kharai” breed of camels from extinction
Drugs for rare diseases get customs duty relief
Source: The post is based on the article “Drugs for rare diseases get customs duty relief” published in Indian Express on 31st March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021?3 What is the significance of this exemption of basic customs duty on rare diseases?4 What is the… Continue reading Drugs for rare diseases get customs duty relief
In India’s G20 presidency year, recalling its diplomatic role in the Korean War seven decades ago
Source: The post is based on the article “In India’s G20 presidency year, recalling its diplomatic role in the Korean War seven decades ago” published in Indian Express on 31st March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Korean War?3 What is the role of India in the Korean War?4 What is the… Continue reading In India’s G20 presidency year, recalling its diplomatic role in the Korean War seven decades ago
SMART PDS scheme: A bold initiative in digitisation
Source- The post is based on the article “SMART PDS scheme: A bold initiative in digitisation” published in “The Indian Express” on 30th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance– Use of digital technology for welfare schemes News– The article explains the initiatives by the government to digitise the food grain distribution. What… Continue reading SMART PDS scheme: A bold initiative in digitisation
What is an IMF bailout, when is it provided to a country, and what are the lending conditions?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is an IMF bailout, when is it provided to a country, and what are the lending conditions?” published in Indian Express on 29th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are IMF bailouts?3 How is an IMF bailout provided?4 Where does the IMF get its… Continue reading What is an IMF bailout, when is it provided to a country, and what are the lending conditions?
State budgets may be too optimistic about their capital expenditure
Source: The post is based on the article “State budgets may be too optimistic about their capital expenditure” published in The Indian Express on 30th March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Budgeting Relevance: analysis of states’ budget. News: Many states have come with their state budget. The article discusses the trend emerging out of the budget of… Continue reading State budgets may be too optimistic about their capital expenditure
2 years after Finance panel suggested, Centre ‘evaluating’ 26 proposals for new cities
Source: The post is based on the article “2 years after Finance panel suggested, Centre ‘evaluating’ 26 proposals for new cities” published in Indian Express on 29th March 2023 What is the News? The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry is currently evaluating 26 proposals from 21 states for the creation of new cities in… Continue reading 2 years after Finance panel suggested, Centre ‘evaluating’ 26 proposals for new cities
Institutions of Eminence, mired in red tape
Source: The post is based on the article “Institutions of Eminence, mired in red tape” published in the Indian Express on 30th March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. Relevance: About challenges faced by the IOE scheme. News: Even after six years, the Institutions of Eminence (IOE)… Continue reading Institutions of Eminence, mired in red tape
Healthcare in India has made great progress, but challenges remain
Source– The post is based on the article “Healthcare in India has made great progress, but challenges remain” published in “The Indian Express” on 28th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of health News- The article deals with challenges faced by the healthcare sector in India. What are the achievements of… Continue reading Healthcare in India has made great progress, but challenges remain
