In FSSAI index, nearly all major states slip on food safety compared to 2019

Source: This post is based on the article “In FSSAI index, nearly all major states slip on food safety compared to 2019” published in “ Indian Express” on 1st November 2023. Why in the News? Recently Food safety and standards authority of India (FSSAI) published its fifth consecutive State Food Safety Index. This index is… Continue reading In FSSAI index, nearly all major states slip on food safety compared to 2019

On Apple’s spyware attack notification – Why government’s defence on Apple spyware advisory is weak – and in bad faith

Source: The post is on Apple’s spyware attack notification based on the article “Apar Gupta writes: Why government’s defence on Apple spyware advisory is weak – and in bad faith” published in “Indian Express” on 2nd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security – Challenges to internal security through communication networks; basics… Continue reading On Apple’s spyware attack notification – Why government’s defence on Apple spyware advisory is weak – and in bad faith

On India’s approach to the Most Favoured Nation status – Supreme Court’s decision on tax treaties clarifies India’s Most Favoured Nation approach

Source: The post on India’s approach to the Most Favoured Nation status is based on the article “Supreme Court’s decision on tax treaties clarifies India’s Most Favoured Nation approach” published in “Indian Express” on 2nd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International relations – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India… Continue reading On India’s approach to the Most Favoured Nation status – Supreme Court’s decision on tax treaties clarifies India’s Most Favoured Nation approach

On demands for reservation – Maratha reservation: Why everyone wants a ‘sarkari naukri’

Source: The post is on the demands for reservations is based on the article “Maratha reservation: Why everyone wants a ‘sarkari naukri’ in New India” published in “Indian Express” on 2nd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy – Issues relating to Employment. GS Paper 2 Social Justice – Mechanisms, laws, institutions… Continue reading On demands for reservation – Maratha reservation: Why everyone wants a ‘sarkari naukri’

On groundwater extraction – UN report on groundwater extraction: Every drop counts

Source: The post on groundwater extraction is based on the article “UN report on groundwater extraction: Every drop counts” published in “Indian express” on 1st November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 Geography – Distribution of key natural resources across the Indian sub-continent News: The article discusses India’s severe groundwater crisis. Many of the… Continue reading On groundwater extraction – UN report on groundwater extraction: Every drop counts

Reliance Jio demonstrates its satellite-based gigabit internet in India

Source: The post is based on the article “Reliance Jio demonstrates its satellite-based gigabit internet in India” published in “Indian Express” on 1st November 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is JioSpaceFiber?3 How is JioSpaceFiber different from Starlink?4 What is Satellite Internet? Why in the News? Reliance Jio has successfully demonstrated JioSpaceFiber at the… Continue reading Reliance Jio demonstrates its satellite-based gigabit internet in India

India’s 800-year-old connection with Jerusalem: Baba Farid’s lodge, now a rest stop for Indian travellers

Source: The post is based on the article “India’s 800-year-old connection with Jerusalem: Baba Farid’s lodge, now a rest stop for Indian travellers” published in “Indian Express” on 1st November 2023 Why in the News? India’s connection with Jerusalem dates back to 800 years to the establishment of Baba Farid’s lodge. Who was Baba Farid?… Continue reading India’s 800-year-old connection with Jerusalem: Baba Farid’s lodge, now a rest stop for Indian travellers

What is Lockdown Mode and why does Apple recommend it after “state-sponsored attackers” alert?

Source: The post is based on the article “What is Lockdown Mode and why does Apple recommend it after “state-sponsored attackers” alert?” published in “Indian Express” on 1st November 2023 Why in the News? Multiple opposition leaders and a few journalists have reported receiving a notification from Apple about “state-sponsored attackers” remotely trying to compromise… Continue reading What is Lockdown Mode and why does Apple recommend it after “state-sponsored attackers” alert?

On Air Quality Standard of India- Indians are choking on pollution. How can it be stopped?

Source: The post on Air Quality Standard of India is based on the article “Indians are choking on pollution. How can it be stopped?” published in “Indian express” on 31st October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment- pollution (air) News: The article discusses India’s severe air pollution problem. It highlights health risks, compares Indian air quality standards… Continue reading On Air Quality Standard of India- Indians are choking on pollution. How can it be stopped?

Putting the ‘70-hour work week’ idea into perspective; Narayana Murthy just gave some very bad advice

Source: This post has been created based on the articles “Putting the ‘70-hour work week’ idea into perspective” published in The Hindu and “Narayana Murthy just gave some very bad advice” published in The Indian Express on 31st October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy – Indian Economy and issues relating to… Continue reading Putting the ‘70-hour work week’ idea into perspective; Narayana Murthy just gave some very bad advice

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