Revdi culture debate: Why we need freebies in India

Source: The post is based on the article “Revdi culture debate: Why we need freebies in India” published in The Indian Express on 7th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Government policies for betterment of vulnerable sections News: Freebies have often been in debate for a while and there is an argument that SC (Supreme Court) and EC (Election Commission)… Continue reading Revdi culture debate: Why we need freebies in India

Kushiyara River: Delhi, Dhaka sign river pact, first in 25 years

Source: The post is based on the article “Delhi, Dhaka sign river pact, first in 25 years” published in Indian Express on 7th September 2022 What is the News? India and Bangladesh have signed an interim water sharing agreement for the Kushiyara river. Who signed the interim water sharing agreement for Kushiyara River? Signed by:… Continue reading Kushiyara River: Delhi, Dhaka sign river pact, first in 25 years

Lumpy skin disease is not a normal viral outbreak. A coordinated effort is needed

Source: The post is based on the article “Lumpy skin disease is not a normal viral outbreak. A coordinated effort is needed” published in Indian Express on 7th September 2022. What is the News? Lumpy skin disease(LSD) has infected around 11.25 lakh cattle, caused nearly 50,000 deaths and spread to 165 districts in 12 states.… Continue reading Lumpy skin disease is not a normal viral outbreak. A coordinated effort is needed

Why Japan has ‘declared war’ on floppy disks (what’s that?)

Source: The post is based on the article “Why Japan has ‘declared war’ on floppy disks (what’s that?)” published in Indian Express on 7th September 2022 What is the News? Japan’s Digital Ministry has announced that it will finally do away with floppy disks and other outdated technology in a bid to modernize its bureaucracy.… Continue reading Why Japan has ‘declared war’ on floppy disks (what’s that?)

Difficult to implement, what is the idea of climate reparation?

Source: The post is based on the article “Difficult to implement, what is the idea of climate reparation?” published in Indian Express on 6th September 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Climate reparations?3 Who is historically responsible for Climate Change?4 What about developing countries like India and China?5 What are the institutional mechanisms… Continue reading Difficult to implement, what is the idea of climate reparation?

India-Bangla trade, now set for CEPA boost

Source: The post is based on the article “India-Bangla trade, now set for CEPA boost” published in Indian Express on 7th September 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the current bilateral trade between India and Bangladesh?3 What will be the focus of CEPA negotiations between India and Bangladesh?4 What are the current trade… Continue reading India-Bangla trade, now set for CEPA boost

Four years after landmark LGBT verdict: The march to full citizenship

Source-The post is based on the article”Four years after landmark LGBT verdict: The march to full citizenship” published in the Indian Express on 6th September 2022.  Syllabus: GS2-Mechanisms and laws for protection and betterment of vulnerable sections.GS1-Social empowerment News: Exactly, 4 years ago, Supreme Court in the case Navtej Singh Johar vs Union of India,… Continue reading Four years after landmark LGBT verdict: The march to full citizenship

Japan is recasting its national security vision in face of an aggressive China

Source: The post is based on an article “Japan is recasting its national security vision in face of an aggressive China. India must inject strategic content into ties during 2+2 dialogue” published in The Indian Express on 6th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India News: China’s growing military capabilities and fearless… Continue reading Japan is recasting its national security vision in face of an aggressive China

BPaL: Trial confirms a new therapy regime can work for drug-resistant TB

Source: The post is based on the article “Trial confirms a new therapy regime can work for drug-resistant TB” published in Indian Express on 2nd September 2022 What is the News? A short treatment regimen of six months called BPaL has shown favourable outcomes in highly drug-resistant tuberculosis patients. What is BPaL? Developed by: TB… Continue reading BPaL: Trial confirms a new therapy regime can work for drug-resistant TB

Lumpi-ProVacInd Vaccine: How ICAR’s new vaccine against Lumpy Skin Disease, the viral infection killing India’s cattle, will work

Source: The post is based on the article “How ICAR’s new vaccine against Lumpy Skin Disease, the viral infection killing India’s cattle, will work” published in Indian Express on 4th September 2022 What is the News? Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is aiming to commercially launch the “Lumpi-ProVacInd” Vaccine. What is Lumpi-ProVacInd Vaccine? It… Continue reading Lumpi-ProVacInd Vaccine: How ICAR’s new vaccine against Lumpy Skin Disease, the viral infection killing India’s cattle, will work

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