Issues associated with India Bangladesh BIT

Source: This post Issues associated with India Bangladesh BIT is based on the article “Protecting Indian capital in Bangladesh”, published in The Hindu on 20th August 2024. UPSC Syllabus: GS paper 2 – International Relations – India and its neighborhood Context: The article discusses the potential risks and challenges faced by Indian companies operating in… Continue reading Issues associated with India Bangladesh BIT

A change in India’s power export rules

Source: This post is based on the article “A change in India’s power export rules”, published in “The Hindu” on 20th August 2024. UPSC Syllabus: GS paper 3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure and Energy Context: India’s power export rules have been amended. It will resolve the challenges faced by Indian power exporters supplying electricity to… Continue reading A change in India’s power export rules

Banni Grasslands restoration

Source- This post on Banni Grasslands has been created based on the article “How the Banni grasslands of Kachchh, Gujarat can be restored” published in “The Hindu” on 20 August 2024. Why in News? Researchers have conducted a new study assessing the suitability of different areas within the Banni grasslands in Kachchh district, Gujarat, for… Continue reading Banni Grasslands restoration

National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)

Source- This post on National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has been created based on the article “Clean Ganga mission head flags ‘extremely slow’ pace of project expenditures” published in “The Hindu” on 20 August 2024. Why in News? The head of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has expressed concern over the slow… Continue reading National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)

Political upheaval in Bangladesh

Source: The post political upheaval in Bangladesh has been created, based on the article “Hasina’s exit and India’s hour of reckoning” published in “The Hindu” on 19th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Context: The article discusses a major political upheaval in Bangladesh in August 2024. It started… Continue reading Political upheaval in Bangladesh

Multidimensional Vulnerability Index

Source- This post on Multidimensional Vulnerability Index has been created based on the article “UN launches new way to measure nations’ economic vulnerability” published in “The Hindu” on 19 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the UN General Assembly officially launched the “Multidimensional Vulnerability Index” (MVI) aimed at providing small island states and developing nations… Continue reading Multidimensional Vulnerability Index

Project on Microplastic Contamination

Source- This post on Project on Microplastic Contamination has been created based on the article “FSSAI begins project on microplastic contamination” published in “The Hindu” on 19 August 2024. Why in News? The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated a project to evaluate microplastic contamination in food products and to develop… Continue reading Project on Microplastic Contamination

Indian Railways to develop master clock system

Source- This post on Indian Railways to develop master clock system has been created based on the article “In a first, Indian Railways to develop master clock system” published in “The Hindu” on 19 August 2024. Why in News? Indian Railways is introducing a master clock system to synchronise time across all its applications and… Continue reading Indian Railways to develop master clock system

Findings of Migration Survey in India (2020-21)

Source- This post on Findings of Migration Survey in India (2020-21) has been created based on the article “A snapshot of migration in India” published in “The Hindu” on 19 August 2024. Why in News? The findings of migration Survey in India (2020-21) were released recently. Key Findings from the Migration Survey in India (2020-21)… Continue reading Findings of Migration Survey in India (2020-21)

Lack of representation of SC/ST officers in senior government roles

Source: The post lack of representation of SC/ST officers in senior government roles has been created, based on the article “Ensuring social justice in the bureaucracy” published in “The Hindu” on 17th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1-Society- social justice and paper2- Governance- mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and… Continue reading Lack of representation of SC/ST officers in senior government roles

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