Source: The post is based on the article “Are natural disasters man-made?” published in “The Hindu” on 1st September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster and disaster management. News: The article discusses how human activities, poor urban planning, and climate change contribute to increasing natural disasters in India and highlights the need for sustainable development and better… Continue reading Are natural disasters man-made?
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A progressive UCC must protect the child’s best interests
Source: The post is based on the article “A progressive UCC must protect the child’s best interests” published in “The Hindu” on 1st September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections (child) News: The article talks about the importance of India’s Uniform Civil Code (UCC)… Continue reading A progressive UCC must protect the child’s best interests
Reroute rail track through gibbon sanctuary
Source: The post is based on the article “Reroute rail track through gibbon sanctuary” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2023 What is the News? Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has proposed a solution to address the problems caused due to the route of the 1.65-km long railway track in eastern Assam. This railway… Continue reading Reroute rail track through gibbon sanctuary
What are the changes to the process for sale of SIM cards?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are the changes to the process for sale of SIM cards?” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister for Telecommunications has introduced two reforms to tackle the menace of cybercrimes and financial fraud. These reforms are meant to… Continue reading What are the changes to the process for sale of SIM cards?
In India, 74% can’t afford a healthy diet: UN agency report
Source: The post is based on the article “In India, 74% can’t afford a healthy diet: UN agency report” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2023 What is the News? The ‘State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World’ (SOFI) 2023 report has been released with the theme “Urbanization, agrifood systems transformation, and… Continue reading In India, 74% can’t afford a healthy diet: UN agency report
WCS-India report flags illegal trade of red sand boa
Source: The post is based on the article “WCS-India report flags illegal trade of red sand boa” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2023 What is the News? Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)-India has released a report titled ‘Illegal Trade of Red Sand Boa in India 2016-2021’. What is Red Sand Boa? Source: TOI Red… Continue reading WCS-India report flags illegal trade of red sand boa
Global Fund secures deal to slash HIV treatment price; to benefit over 19 million
Source: The post is based on the article “Global Fund secures deal to slash HIV treatment price; to benefit over 19 million” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2023 What is the News? The Global Fund has reached an agreement with generic drug manufacturers to significantly reduce the price of an advanced HIV medication… Continue reading Global Fund secures deal to slash HIV treatment price; to benefit over 19 million
Cross the boulders in the Indus Waters Treaty
Source– The post is based on the article “Cross the boulders in the Indus Waters Treaty”, Published in “The Hindu” on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations – Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance: India and Pakistan bilateral relationship News– The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), brokered by the World Bank, which has again… Continue reading Cross the boulders in the Indus Waters Treaty
Understanding curbs on rice exports
Source– The post is based on the article “Understanding curbs on rice exports” published in “The Hindu” on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Agriculture News– The Indian government has prohibited the export of white rice, levied a 20% export duty on par-boiled rice till October 15, and permitted the export of Basmati rice… Continue reading Understanding curbs on rice exports
Share the distress – on Cauvery water sharing
Source– The post is based on the article “Share the distress” published in “The Hindu” on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Indian Polity – Issues pertaining to federalism News– The article explains the recent disputes between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka on sharing of Cauvery water. What is the point of contention between Tamil… Continue reading Share the distress – on Cauvery water sharing
