Source- This post on the NCERT Proposes 10 ‘Bagless Days’ for Students has been created based on the article “NCERT proposes 10 ‘bagless days’ a year for students from Classes 6 to 8” published in “The Hindu” on 30 July 2024. Why in the news? The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has… Continue reading NCERT Proposes 10 ‘Bagless Days’ for Students
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Concern with NITI Aayog
Source: The post concern with NITI Aayog has been created, based on the article “Planning better: The NITI Aayog suffers from both structural and functional issues” published in “The Hindu” on 29th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Polity-issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, Context: The article discusses the criticism of… Continue reading Concern with NITI Aayog
Problems with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system
Source: The post problems with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system has been created, based on the article “Plastic mess: More efforts must be made to curb production and promote alternatives” published in “The Hindu” on 29th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- ecology, and environment-pollution Context: The article discusses India’s plastic waste issue,… Continue reading Problems with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system
Issues of reservation in India
Source: The post issues of reservation in India has been created, based on the article “On reservations and the OBC creamy layer” published in “The Hindu” on 29th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Context: The article discusses the history and issues… Continue reading Issues of reservation in India
Caller ID Spoofing
Source- This post on the Caller ID Spoofing has been created based on the article “What are the various efforts being taken to mitigate caller ID spoofing?What are the various efforts being taken to mitigate caller ID spoofing?” published in “The Hindu” on 29 July 2024. Why in the news? There has been increase in… Continue reading Caller ID Spoofing
Government clarifies that not all require tax clearance certificate to Go Abroad
Source- This post on the Government clarifies that not all require tax clearance certificate to Go Abroad has been created based on the article “Not all require tax clearance certificate to go abroad: govt” published in “The Hindu” on 29 July 2024. Why in the news? The government clarified a Union Budget proposal that sparked… Continue reading Government clarifies that not all require tax clearance certificate to Go Abroad
Discovery of ‘Dark Oxygen’ and Its Implications for Deep-Sea Mining
Source- This post on the Discovery of ‘Dark Oxygen’ and Its Implications for Deep-Sea Mining has been created based on the article “Surprising ‘dark oxygen’ discovery could ensnarl deep-sea mining” published in “The hindu” on 29 July 2024. Why in the news? Scientists have found an unknown process generating oxygen deep in the ocean, where… Continue reading Discovery of ‘Dark Oxygen’ and Its Implications for Deep-Sea Mining
CITES Eases Export Norms for Agarwood
Source- This post on the CITES Eases Export Norms for Agarwood has been created based on the article “CITES eases norms for agarwood export; move to benefit lakhs of farmers from the Northeast” published in “The Hindu” on 29 July 2024. Why in the news? India has successfully avoided the inclusion of agarwood (Aquilaria malaccensis)… Continue reading CITES Eases Export Norms for Agarwood
Key Discussions at 2nd BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers’ Retreat
Source: The post key discussions at 2nd BIMSTEC foreign ministers’ retreat has been created, based on the article “A new push in the Bay of Bengal” published in “The Hindu” on 27th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- international relations-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Context: India… Continue reading Key Discussions at 2nd BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers’ Retreat
Supreme Court allows states to tax mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands
Source: The post Supreme Court allows states to tax mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands has been created, based on the article “Fiscal federalism: The ruling on taxing mineral rights opens up resource avenue for States” published in “The Hindu” on 27th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-polity-federalism Context: The article discusses a Supreme Court… Continue reading Supreme Court allows states to tax mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands
