Source– The post is based on the article “We have come a long way on abortion rights in India” published in the Live Mint on 12th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Fundamental rights. GS1- Social empowerment Relevance- Women and related issues News- The article explains the decision by the Supreme Court that allows unmarried women to… Continue reading We have come a long way on abortion rights in India
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Pension system should be fair and sustainable
Source: The post is based on an article “Pension system should be fair and sustainable” published in Live Mint on 12th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: issues associated with the old pension system. News: There is a growing push to switch back to India’s old system of state pensions. The promises are being made to lure the… Continue reading Pension system should be fair and sustainable
The promise and challenges of flex fuel vehicles
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Union Minister Launches first of its kind pilot project on Flexi-Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles (FFV-SHEV) in India” published in the PIB on 11th October 2022. “The promise and challenges of flex fuel vehicles” published in the Livemint on 12th October 2022. Contents1 What is the… Continue reading The promise and challenges of flex fuel vehicles
The message in a bottle on quality from Gambia
Source: The post is based on an article “The message in a bottle on quality from Gambia” published in Live Mint on 11th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: loopholes present in the regulation of pharma companies in India News: 66 children have lost their lives in Gambia after consuming contaminated cough syrup manufactured in India. Findings of… Continue reading The message in a bottle on quality from Gambia
The return of the big cat
Source: This post is based on the article “THE RETURN OF THE BIG CAT” published in Live Mint on 23rd Oct 2021. Syllabus: GS3 – Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Relevance: Wildlife conservation Synopsis: As India firms up plans to bring in the African cheetah, experts consider the risks of introducing a… Continue reading The return of the big cat
Amrit Mahotsav reflections and India’s success against hunger
Source: The post is based on an article “Amrit Mahotsav reflections and India’s success against hunger” published in Live Mint on 7th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues related to Hunger and Malnutrition Relevance: benefits of food security schemes News: The central government has recently extended the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) upto the end of December… Continue reading Amrit Mahotsav reflections and India’s success against hunger
Proposed trade promotion body to drive Indian exports
Source: The post is based on the article “Proposed trade promotion body to drive Indian exports” published in the Livemint on 3rd October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the need for the proposed trade promotion body?3 What are the key features of the proposed trade promotion body?4 What are the challenges in… Continue reading Proposed trade promotion body to drive Indian exports
CBI launches ‘Operation Garuda’ against illicit drug trafficking
Source: The post is based on the article “CBI launches ‘Operation Garuda’ against illicit drug trafficking” published in Livemint on 1st October 2022. What is the News? The Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) has launched a multi-phase ‘Operation Garuda’ against an illicit drug trafficking network. What is Operation Garuda? Launched by: Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) Aim:… Continue reading CBI launches ‘Operation Garuda’ against illicit drug trafficking
Rupee trade settlement offers India structural benefits
Source: The post is based on an article “Rupee trade settlement offers India structural benefits” published in Live Mint on 30th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Relevance: measures taken by the RBI to tackle falling rupee News: RBI has taken a decision recently to let domestic exim traders facilitate and settle invoicing and payments for international trade in rupees.… Continue reading Rupee trade settlement offers India structural benefits
The right corporate culture would end moonlighting
Source: The post is based on the article “The right corporate culture would end moonlighting” published in the Livemint on 30th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3: Indian economy and employment. Relevance: About Moonlighting. News: Wipro has sacked 300 employees it found guilty of working for its competitors. This triggered the ‘moonlighting’ debate. Contents1 What is moonlighting?2 Why moonlighting is… Continue reading The right corporate culture would end moonlighting
