Somit Dasgupta writes: Bonn meet shows slim chance of action on climate change

Source: The post is based on an article “Bonn meets shows slim chance of action on climate change” published in the Indian Express on 13th July 2022. Syllabus: GS3 – Ecology and Environment Relevance: United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) COP27 News: Recently, representatives from more than 100 countries met at Bonn to hold preliminary… Continue reading Somit Dasgupta writes: Bonn meet shows slim chance of action on climate change

Explained: The bail law and Supreme Court call for reform

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: The bail law and Supreme Court call for reform” published in the Indian Express on 13th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the law on bail in India?3 What is the UK law on bail?4 About the ruling of SC on bail reforms What is… Continue reading Explained: The bail law and Supreme Court call for reform

Concerns of Indian players should be taken care of while crafting FTAs

Source: This post is based on the article “Concerns of Indian players should be taken care of while crafting FTAs” published in The Indian Express on 13th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS2 – Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Relevance: Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) News: A well-crafted trade agreement… Continue reading Concerns of Indian players should be taken care of while crafting FTAs

World Population Prospects(WPP) Report: UN population report explained: A look at the trends, projections and implication

Source: The post is based on the article “UN population report explained: A look at the trends, projections and implication” published in Indian Express on 12th July 2022. What is the News? The United Nations(UN) has released the World Population Prospects(WPP) Report 2022. What is the World Population Prospects(WPP) Report? Published by: Population Division of… Continue reading World Population Prospects(WPP) Report: UN population report explained: A look at the trends, projections and implication

C Raja Mohan writes: India’s new West Asia approach is a welcome break with past diffidence

Source: The post is based on an article “India’s new West Asia approach is a welcome break with past diffidence” published in the Indian Express on 12th July 2022. Syllabus: GS2 – International Relations; Regional Grouping Relevance: I2U2 Forum; Middle East Region News: The first summit of a new forum known as I2U2 is expected… Continue reading C Raja Mohan writes: India’s new West Asia approach is a welcome break with past diffidence

India in 2023: The challenge and opportunity of being the most populous country

Source: The post is based on the following articles “UN projections on population underline opportunities and challenges, addressing which will require long-term vision and imagination” published in the Indian Express on 12th July 2022. “Sonalde Desai writes | India in 2023: The challenge and opportunity of being the most populous country” published in the Indian Express on 12th July… Continue reading India in 2023: The challenge and opportunity of being the most populous country

Suman Bery writes: NITI Aayog’s role in ensuring collaboration between states and centre

Source: This post is based on the article “Suman Bery writes: NITI Aayog’s role in ensuring collaboration between states and centre” published in The Indian Express on 12th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS2 – Polity – Relations between Centre and States Relevance: NITI Aayog and improving Centre-State relations Context: The Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog lists out… Continue reading Suman Bery writes: NITI Aayog’s role in ensuring collaboration between states and centre

An uncertain transition: As GST compensation ends, state governments need to be provided certainty of revenues

Source: The post is based on the article “An uncertain transition: As GST compensation ends, state governments need to be provided certainty of revenues” published in Indian Express on 11th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources. Relevance: About the impacts of GST Compensation. News: The Goods and… Continue reading An uncertain transition: As GST compensation ends, state governments need to be provided certainty of revenues

Regulation of medical devices: Draft Bill suggests separate expert group, check on online pharmacies

Source: The post is based on the article “Regulation of medical devices: Draft Bill suggests separate expert group, check on online pharmacies” published in Indian Express on 10th July 2022 Present Status: Open for public comments. What is the News? The Union Health Ministry has released the new draft ‘Drug, Medical Devices, and Cosmetics Bill-2022’.… Continue reading Regulation of medical devices: Draft Bill suggests separate expert group, check on online pharmacies

Explained: What are cloudbursts, and why they occur more in places like Amarnath

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What are cloudbursts, and why they occur more in places like Amarnath” published in Indian Express on 11th July 2022 What is the News? Sudden highly-localized rains in Amarnath, Jammu and Kashmir have caused flooding and led to the deaths of at least 16 people. People… Continue reading Explained: What are cloudbursts, and why they occur more in places like Amarnath

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