Source: The post is based on the article “UGC approves guidelines for short-term skill development courses” published in “The Hindu” on 8th December 2023 Why in the News? The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved draft guidelines for the “Introduction of Short-Term Skill Development Courses in Higher Educational Institutes”. Note- The guidelines have been framed in… Continue reading UGC approves guidelines for short-term skill development courses
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Reservation policy need not be followed in appointment of law officers, rules Madras High Court
Source: The post is based on the article “Reservation policy need not be followed in appointment of law officers, rules Madras High Court” published in “The Hindu” on 8th December 2023 Why in the News? The Madras High Court has ruled that the rule of reservation need not be followed in the appointment of law… Continue reading Reservation policy need not be followed in appointment of law officers, rules Madras High Court
Ethanol Blending: Government Greenlights Ethanol Production from Sugarcane Juice and B-Molasses
Source: This post is based on the article “Centre allows use of sugarcane juice, B-molasses to make ethanol; caps sugar diversion at 17 lakh tonnes in 2023-24” published in “The Hindu” on 16th December 2023. Why in the News? The government lifted the ban on using sugarcane juice for ethanol production, allowing both sugarcane juice… Continue reading Ethanol Blending: Government Greenlights Ethanol Production from Sugarcane Juice and B-Molasses
India’s neighbourhood dilemmas -India’s growing neighbourhood dilemmas
Source: The post India’s neighbourhood dilemmas has been created on the article “India’s growing neighbourhood dilemmas” published in “The Hindu” on 8th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 2- International relation- India and its neighbourhood- relations. News: The article discusses India’s difficulties in managing relationships with neighbouring countries in South Asia. It highlights challenges… Continue reading India’s neighbourhood dilemmas -India’s growing neighbourhood dilemmas
concerns to deepfake -Regulating deepfakes and generative AI in India | Explained
Source: The post concerns to deepfake has been created on the article “Regulating deepfakes and generative AI in India | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 4th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3- Science and Technology – Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. News: The article discusses the misuse of… Continue reading concerns to deepfake -Regulating deepfakes and generative AI in India | Explained
Developments in TB treatment- Improved drug regimens for TB to cut treatment time
Source: The post Developments in TB treatment has been created on the article “Improved drug regimens for TB to cut treatment time” published in “The Hindu” on 8th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 2- Governance- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. News: The article talks about The… Continue reading Developments in TB treatment- Improved drug regimens for TB to cut treatment time
Issues with Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) -MP Index reduction under the NDA is flawed
Source: The post issues with Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) has been created on the article “MP Index reduction under the NDA is flawed” published in “The Hindu” on 7th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper2- Governance-mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections News: This article discusses… Continue reading Issues with Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) -MP Index reduction under the NDA is flawed
Improving GST Regime-Creating certainty
Source: The post Improving GST regime has been created on the article “Creating certainty” published in “The Hindu” on 7th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Indian Economy- resource mobilization (taxation) News: This article discusses the growth in India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue. The article points to the recent high collections… Continue reading Improving GST Regime-Creating certainty
On Phasing Out Coal – Honest reckoning
Source: This post on Phasing Out Coal has been created based on the article “Honest reckoning” published in “The Hindu” on 6th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. News: The article discusses India’s apprehensions in endorsing the pledge on tripling renewable energy due to its mention… Continue reading On Phasing Out Coal – Honest reckoning
On Cyclone Michaung – Shared blame
Source: This post on Cyclone Michaung has been created based on the article “Shared blame” published in “The Hindu” on 6th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Disaster and disaster management. News: The article discusses the reasons other than the natural calamity which led to the recent crisis in Chennai due to Cyclone… Continue reading On Cyclone Michaung – Shared blame

