In boost to ties, Taiwan to set up office in Mumbai

Source: The post is based on the article “In boost to ties, Taiwan to set up office in Mumbai” published in The Hindu on 6th July 2023 What is the News? Taiwan has announced that it would open its third representative office in India in Mumbai, more than a decade after it last expanded its… Continue reading In boost to ties, Taiwan to set up office in Mumbai

The risks of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant(NPP)

Source: The post is based on the article “The risks of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant(NPP)” published in The Hindu on 6th July 2023 What is the News? The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine has been a focus of concern since Russian forces took control over it. Russia and Ukraine have accused each other… Continue reading The risks of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant(NPP)

Cabinet gives nod to Data Protection Bill

Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet gives nod to Data Protection Bill” published in The Hindu on 6th July 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill. Contents1 What is the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill?2 What are the changes made in… Continue reading Cabinet gives nod to Data Protection Bill

Iran’s induction in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

Source: The post is based on the article “Iran’s induction in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation” published in The Hindu on 6th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?3 How has SCO dealt with bilateral issues between countries?4 Why is Iran’s induction in SCO significant?5 What are the challenges for… Continue reading Iran’s induction in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

Pay half of fine to informer: court’s bid to spur animal protection

Source: The post is based on the article “Pay half of fine to informer: court’s bid to spur animal protection” published in The Hindu on 6th July 2023 What is the News? A Sessions Court in Rajasthan has ordered the payment of half of the fine amount imposed on a convict in a chinkara killing… Continue reading Pay half of fine to informer: court’s bid to spur animal protection

A macro view of the fiscal health of States

Source: The post is based on the article “A macro view of the fiscal health of States” published in “The Hindu” on 5th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Government Budgeting News: The article discusses the fiscal operations of the Indian states and highlights the importance of understanding state finances to improve country’s fiscal situation.… Continue reading A macro view of the fiscal health of States

Lessons from the fracas over foodgrains

Source: The post is based on the article “Lessons from the fracas over foodgrains” published in “The Hindu” on 5th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Government policies and intervention & GS 3 – issue related to poverty and hunger News: The Karnataka government recently decided to convert the promised Anna Bhagya scheme to a direct… Continue reading Lessons from the fracas over foodgrains

Antibiotics with promise — a lifeline India awaits

Source– The post is based on the article “Antibiotics with promise — a lifeline India awaits” published in The Hindu on 5th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2-Issues related to health News-The article emphasizes the need for Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) for essential antibiotics that can make a profound difference between life and death. What are the… Continue reading Antibiotics with promise — a lifeline India awaits

23rd SCO Summit – SCO calls for multipolar world order as Iran joins grouping

Source: The post is based on the article “SCO calls for multipolar world order as Iran joins grouping” published in The Hindu on 5th July 2023. What is the News? India hosted the 23rd Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State in the virtual format. This is the first time India… Continue reading 23rd SCO Summit – SCO calls for multipolar world order as Iran joins grouping

India ranked 67th on Energy Transition Index, Sweden on top: WEF

Source: The post is based on the article “India ranked 67th on Energy Transition Index, Sweden on top: WEF” published in The Hindu on 28th June 2023 What is the News? The World Economic Forum(WEF) has released the Energy Transition Index 2023. What is the Energy Transition Index? Click Here to read What are the… Continue reading India ranked 67th on Energy Transition Index, Sweden on top: WEF

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