The ‘mantras’ that powered success at the G-20 summit

Source: The post is based on the article “The ‘mantras’ that powered success at the G-20 summit” published in “The Hindu” on 20th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relation- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. News: The article talks about India’s role during its G-20 presidency, highlighting how… Continue reading The ‘mantras’ that powered success at the G-20 summit

Army likely to complete inducting 114 Dhanush guns by 2026

Source: The post is based on the article “Army likely to complete inducting 114 Dhanush guns by 2026”  published in The Hindu on 20th September 2023 What is the News? The Indian Army is on track to complete the induction of 114 Dhanush artillery guns by 2026, with one regiment already operational. The Pralay missile… Continue reading Army likely to complete inducting 114 Dhanush guns by 2026

Three Hoysala temples declared World Heritage Sites

Source: The post is based on the article “Three Hoysala temples declared World Heritage Sites”  published in The Hindu on 19th September 2023 What is the News? The Sacred Ensembles of Hoysalas were declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites. What are Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas? Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas comprises three temples in Karnataka… Continue reading Three Hoysala temples declared World Heritage Sites

WHO releases report on global impact of high BP

Source: The post is based on the article “WHO releases report on global impact of high BP”published in The Hindu on 20th September 2023 What is the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first-ever report on the devastating global impact of High Blood Pressure(BP) or Hypertension. What are the key findings of… Continue reading WHO releases report on global impact of high BP

Centre floats new science awards

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre floats new science awards”  published in The Hindu on 20th September 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has decided to constitute a new set of awards for scientists called Rashtriya Vigyan Puruskar. What is Rashtriya Vigyan Puruskar? Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar has been constituted… Continue reading Centre floats new science awards

Export bans and stocking limits: are they working?

Source: The post is based on the article “Export bans and stocking limits: are they working?” published in “The Hindu” on 18th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture – issues of buffer stocks and food security News: The article discusses the Indian government’s measures to control rising food inflation, especially in rice and wheat, and how… Continue reading Export bans and stocking limits: are they working?

Why is the government pushing for regulatory mechanisms for OTT services?

Source: The post is based on the article “Why is the government pushing for regulatory mechanisms for OTT services?” published in “The Hindu” on 18th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3-Economy – infrastructure (information and communication network) News: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is considering whether to regulate or ban certain online communication services like… Continue reading Why is the government pushing for regulatory mechanisms for OTT services?

A GM crop decision that cuts the mustard

Source: The post is based on the article “A GM crop decision that cuts the mustard” published in “The Hindu” on 16th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- agriculture- food security News: The article discusses the importance and benefits of genetically modified (GM) crops, especially GM mustard in India, for improving food production, reducing edible oil imports,… Continue reading A GM crop decision that cuts the mustard

Jal Jeevan Mission remains a pipe dream

Source: The post is based on the article “Jal Jeevan Mission remains a pipe dream” published in “The Hindu” on 16th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- governance- welfare scheme News: The article discusses the gap between the reported success of the Jal Jeevan Mission in providing tap water connections to households in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh and… Continue reading Jal Jeevan Mission remains a pipe dream

Disentangling the 2030 global renewable energy target

Source: The post is based on the article “Disentangling the 2030 global renewable energy target” published in “The Hindu” on 16th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity- Indian constitution News: The article discusses the controversy surrounding an official G-20 summit invitation from Rashtrapati Bhavan that referred to the President of India as “President of Bharat.” What… Continue reading Disentangling the 2030 global renewable energy target

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