Source– This post on Centre tweaks Green Credit Programme norms is based on the article “Centre tweaks Green Credit Programme norms, to focus on restoration of ecosystem” published in “The Hindu” on 17th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently the Central government has tweaked the Green Credit Programme norms with the Environment Ministry emphasizing… Continue reading Centre tweaks Green Credit Programme norms
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Athletics Federation of India
Source– This post is based on the article “AFI disaffiliates 16 districts for skipping inter-district Nationals” published in “The Hindu” on 16th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Athletics Federation of India has disaffiliated 16 district associations across the country for failing to send teams for the National inter-district junior athletics meet held in Ahmedabad.… Continue reading Athletics Federation of India
Plight of disabled consumers
Source-This post on Plight of disabled consumers has been created based on the article “Navigating life as a consumer with disability” published in “The Hindu” on 17 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Social Justice-Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population. Context-15 March is celebrated as World Consumer Rights Day to create awareness about the… Continue reading Plight of disabled consumers
Voting process reforms in India
Source-This post on Voting process reforms in India has been created based on the article “Reforms needed in the voting process” published in “The Hindu” on 16 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-2-Salient Features of the Representation of People’s Act. Context-The Supreme Court has decided to hear petitions asking for 100% cross-verification of Voter Verifiable Paper… Continue reading Voting process reforms in India
India allows FIIs to Invest in Green Bonds
Source– This post on India allows FIIs to Invest in Green Bonds is based on the article “Why has India Allowed FIIs to Invest in Green Bonds?” published in “The Hindu” on 16th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed investments in the country’s Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs) by… Continue reading India allows FIIs to Invest in Green Bonds
Three new fish species spotted using tools in the Laccadive Sea
Source-This post on Three new fish species spotted using tools in the Laccadive Sea is based on the article “Three new fish species spotted using tools in the Laccadive Sea” published in “The Hindu” on 16th April 2024. Why in the News? Three fish species in the Laccadive Sea have been spotted using tools. About the experiment All… Continue reading Three new fish species spotted using tools in the Laccadive Sea
Importance of Arctic for India
Source-This post on Importance of Arctic for India has been created based on the article “India’s Arctic imperative” published in “The Hindu” on 16 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2-International relations- Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context– In March 2024, India has successfully completed its first winter mission… Continue reading Importance of Arctic for India
New data law- A barrier to journalistic free speech
Source-This post on New data law- A barrier to journalistic free speech has been created based on the article “New data law, a barrier to journalistic free speech” published in “The Hindu” on 16 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2-Indian polity—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure. Context– Three previous drafts of the… Continue reading New data law- A barrier to journalistic free speech
Operation Meghdoot
Source– This post is based on the article “Siachen: 40 years of Op Meghdoot” published in “The Hindu on 13th April 2024. Why in the News? April 13, 2024, marks 40 years since the Indian Army preemptively seized the Siachen Glacier on the Saltoro Ridge. About Operation Meghdoot 1. Operation Meghdoot was the Indian Armed Forces’… Continue reading Operation Meghdoot
Hydrocarbon extraction
Source- This post on Hydrocarbon extraction is based on the article “How does hydrocarbon extraction happen?” published in “The Hindu” on 15th April 2024. Why in the News? Hydrocarbons have been the foundational elements of crucial energy resources around the globe. What is hydrocarbon and where are they located? 1. A hydrocarbon is an organic… Continue reading Hydrocarbon extraction
