The difficulty with renewables

Source– The post is based on the article “The difficulty with renewables” published in The Indian Express on 23rd February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Energy Relevance: Renewable energy and related issues News- The target of having 500 GW of non-fossil generating capacity by 2030 may look impressive. But, it may prove to be elusive unless we… Continue reading The difficulty with renewables

India must update its security strategy and shed obsession with Pakistan

Source– The post is based on the article “India must update its security strategy and shed obsession with Pakistan” published in The Indian Express on 23rd February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance: National security framework of India News- The article explains the need for national security strategy for the 21st century. What are issues with… Continue reading India must update its security strategy and shed obsession with Pakistan

ICAR develops wheat that can beat the heat

Source: The post is based on the article “ICAR develops wheat that can beat the heat” published in Indian Express on 23rd February 2023 What is the News? ICAR’s Indian Agricultural Research Institute(IARI) has developed three varieties of wheat. What are the three varieties of wheat developed by IARI? HDCSW-18: It was officially notified in… Continue reading ICAR develops wheat that can beat the heat

Cabinet approves Air Services Agreement between India and Guyana

Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves Air Services Agreement between India and Guyana” published in Indian Express on 23rd February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is an Air Services Agreement(ASA)?3 How do ASAs work?4 Why has India signed an Air Services Agreement with Guyana? What is the News? The… Continue reading Cabinet approves Air Services Agreement between India and Guyana

India, UAE explore virtual trade corridor to fast-track shipments

Source: The post is based on the article “India, UAE explore virtual trade corridor to fast-track shipments” published in Indian Express on 23rd February 2023 What is the News? India and the UAE are exploring creating a virtual trade corridor to facilitate quicker clearance of shipments. Note: In 2022, UAE has signed an agreement with… Continue reading India, UAE explore virtual trade corridor to fast-track shipments

Seattle bans caste discrimination: What does the law entail? What is the debate around it?

Source: The post is based on the article “Seattle bans caste discrimination: What does the law entail? What is the debate around it?” published in Indian Express on 23rd February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the legislation passed by the Seattle local council?3 What is the significance of this move?4 Why has… Continue reading Seattle bans caste discrimination: What does the law entail? What is the debate around it?

Discipline and discussion – on discussions in Parliament

Source: This post is created based on the article “Discipline and discussion – on discussions in Parliament”, published in Indian Express on 22nd Feb. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2, Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business Context: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar directed the Privileges Committee to investigate the disorderly conduct by 12 Opposition… Continue reading Discipline and discussion – on discussions in Parliament

Why Lok Sabha must have a Deputy Speaker

Source: This post is created based on the article “Why Lok Sabha must have a Deputy Speaker”, published in Indian Express on 22nd Feb. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2, Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business. News: The Deputy Speaker has not been elected even after more than 3 years of this term of… Continue reading Why Lok Sabha must have a Deputy Speaker

Tamil Nadu: Actor Robo Shankar fined Rs 2.5 lakh for keeping Alexandrine parakeets at home

Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu: Actor Robo Shankar fined Rs 2.5 lakh for keeping Alexandrine parakeets at home” published in Indian Express on 22nd February 2023 What is the News? The Tamil Nadu Wildlife Crime Control Bureau has imposed a fine of Rs 2.5 lakh on the actor for keeping two… Continue reading Tamil Nadu: Actor Robo Shankar fined Rs 2.5 lakh for keeping Alexandrine parakeets at home

India’s UPI and Singapore’s PayNow are now integrated: What it means, who benefits

Source: The post is based on the article “India’s UPI and Singapore’s PayNow are now integrated: What it means, who benefits” published in Indian Express on 22nd February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is UPI?3 What is PayNow?4 What is the UPI-PayNow linkage?5 How will it benefit the citizens of both countries? What… Continue reading India’s UPI and Singapore’s PayNow are now integrated: What it means, who benefits

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