Why we need to focus on nutrition, not hunger

Source: The post is based on an article “Why we need to focus on nutrition, not hunger” published in The Indian Express on 28th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Social Justice Relevance: concerns associated with GHI 2002 ranking of India News: The Global Hunger Index of 2022 has lowered India’s ranking to 107 out of 121 from 101 out… Continue reading Why we need to focus on nutrition, not hunger

This Word Means | HAWK air defence equipment

Source: The post is based on the article “This Word Means | HAWK air defence equipment” published in Indian Express on 25th October 2022 What is the News? The United States is considering retrieving older HAWK air defence equipment from storage to send to Ukraine which is facing a heavy barrage of Russian drone-fired and… Continue reading This Word Means | HAWK air defence equipment

Balance required between people’s safety, animal rights: SC on stray dog menace

Source: The post is based on the following articles “Balance required between people’s safety, animal rights: SC on stray dog menace” published in Livemint on 10th September 2022. “Dog dilemma: Awareness key to curb stray dog menace, say experts after baby mauled in Noida” published in Indian Express on 18th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 About the… Continue reading Balance required between people’s safety, animal rights: SC on stray dog menace

In a first, UNSC’s Counter Terrorism Committee to meet in India this week

Source: The post is based on the article “In a first, UNSC’s Counter Terrorism Committee to meet in India this week” published in Indian Express on 27th October 2022 What is the News? India is hosting a special meeting of the United Nations Security Council’s Counter Terrorism Committee(CTC). What is Counter-Terrorism Committee(CTC)? The Counter-Terrorism Committee(CTC)… Continue reading In a first, UNSC’s Counter Terrorism Committee to meet in India this week

Antitrust cases against Google, how regulator decided fine

Source: The post is based on the article “Antitrust cases against Google, how regulator decided fine” published in Indian Express on 27th October 2022 What is the News? Competition Commission of India(CCI) has fined Google twice — for abusing its dominant position in the market with its Android mobile operating system(OS) and for anti-competitive policies… Continue reading Antitrust cases against Google, how regulator decided fine

AAP wants Lakshmi-Ganesh on currency: who designs rupee notes, and how?

Source: The post is based on the article “AAP wants Lakshmi-Ganesh on currency: who designs rupee notes, and how?” published in Indian Express on 27th October 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 Who decides what Indian banknotes and coins are supposed to look like?3 What role does the RBI play in issuing notes?4 What are… Continue reading AAP wants Lakshmi-Ganesh on currency: who designs rupee notes, and how?

Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee approves commercial cultivation of genetically modified mustard yet again

Source: The post is based on the following articles “Years after Bt cotton, GEAC clears environmental release of GM mustard” published in Business Standard on 26th October 2022 “Understanding GM mustard: what is it, and how has it been achieved?” published in Indian Express on 27th October 2022 “Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee approves commercial cultivation… Continue reading Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee approves commercial cultivation of genetically modified mustard yet again

The climate crisis and the urgent need for global cooperation

Source– The post is based on the article “The climate crisis and the urgent need for global cooperation” published in The Indian Express on 27th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Environment News- The article explains steps taken by the EU to fight climate change. It also suggests solutions to fight climate change. Global warming is fast… Continue reading The climate crisis and the urgent need for global cooperation

Pakistan’s exit from FATF Grey List and India’s challenge

Source: The post is based on an article “Pakistan’s exit from FATF Grey List and India’s challenge” published in The Indian Express on 27th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations Relevance: removing Pakistan from the grey list of FATF News: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has recently announced the removal of Pakistan from its “Grey List’.… Continue reading Pakistan’s exit from FATF Grey List and India’s challenge

What Pakistan’s removal from FATF grey list signifies

Source: The post is based on an article “What Pakistan’s removal from FATF grey list signifies” published in The Indian Express on 26th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations Relevance: FATF grey list and Pakistan News: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has recently decided to remove Pakistan from its grey list. What is FATF? It checks… Continue reading What Pakistan’s removal from FATF grey list signifies

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