Lutyens’ bungalows, RBI, encroachments are ‘forests’ in govt’s forest cover map

Source: The post is based on the article “Lutyens’ bungalows, RBI, encroachments are ‘forests’ in govt’s forest cover map” published in Indian Express on 2nd March 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the issue with India’s forest cover shown in government records?3 Why are bungalows of ministers, RBI buildings shown as “forest” in… Continue reading Lutyens’ bungalows, RBI, encroachments are ‘forests’ in govt’s forest cover map

Windsor Framework: What is the deal UK and EU have reached to solve the Northern Ireland Protocol tangle

Source: The post is based on the following articles:  — “Windsor Framework: What is the deal UK and EU have reached to solve the Northern Ireland Protocol tangle” published in Indian Express on 2nd March 2023. — “Explained | Understanding the Windsor framework” published in The Hindu on 2nd March 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2… Continue reading Windsor Framework: What is the deal UK and EU have reached to solve the Northern Ireland Protocol tangle

What is ALMA telescope, that will soon get a ‘new brain’?

Source: The post is based on the article “What is ALMA telescope, that will soon get a ‘new brain’?” published in Indian Express on 27th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 About the ALMA Telescope3 What are the technical specifications of the ALMA Telescope?3.1 What are the discoveries made by ALMA Telescope?4 Why ALMA Telescope… Continue reading What is ALMA telescope, that will soon get a ‘new brain’?

Cooperation amid conflict is India’s burden for G20

Source– The post is based on the article “Cooperation amid conflict is India’s burden for G20” published in The Indian Express on 1st March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance: India approach towards multilateralism in changing global order News- The inability of the G20 finance ministers to agree on a joint statement last week points… Continue reading Cooperation amid conflict is India’s burden for G20

Listen to the court – SC warning against renaming places by abusing history, and invoking it selectively, is valuable and timely

Source: The post is based on the following articles “Plenty In A Name – Why naming public spaces after India’s rich flora, fauna, and not history figures, makes so much sense” published in The Times of India on 1st March 2023. “The Express View: Listen to the court” published in the Indian Express on 1st March 2023.… Continue reading Listen to the court – SC warning against renaming places by abusing history, and invoking it selectively, is valuable and timely

Report: Karnataka, Gujarat making most progress in shift to clean power

Source: The post is based on the article “Report: Karnataka, Gujarat making most progress in shift to clean power” published in Indian Express on 28th February 2023 What is the News? Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis(IEEFA) along with EMBER has released a report — ‘Indian States Energy Transition’. What is the purpose of… Continue reading Report: Karnataka, Gujarat making most progress in shift to clean power

In Punjab, ominous signs of extremism and police, political failure

Source– The post is based on the article “In Punjab, ominous signs of extremism and police, political failure” published in The Indian Express on 28th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance: Security issues related to Punjab News- The followers of Amrit Pal Singh, leader stormed the police station at Ajnala near Amritsar on February 23,… Continue reading In Punjab, ominous signs of extremism and police, political failure

Why India needs stable capital flows

Source– The post is based on the article “Why India needs stable capital flows” published in The Indian Express on 28th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and mobilisation of resources Relevance: External sector of economy News- As per the RBI’s quarterly statistics, the current account deficit widened to 4.4% of GDP in the second… Continue reading Why India needs stable capital flows

Why onion prices have crashed in Lasalgaon wholesale market

Source: The post is based on the article “Why onion prices have crashed in Lasalgaon wholesale market” published in Indian Express on 28th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 When do farmers grow onions?3 Why have onion prices crashed?4 What can the government do What is the News? Farmers forced the suspension of trading… Continue reading Why onion prices have crashed in Lasalgaon wholesale market

India tops list of global internet shut-offs: Report

Source: The post is based on the article “India tops list of global internet shut-offs: Report” published in Indian Express on 28th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the report related to India?3 Which law governs Internet Shutdowns in India?4 What are parliamentary Standing committee views on Internet… Continue reading India tops list of global internet shut-offs: Report

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