Source: The post is based on the article “India refiners start yuan payments for Russian oil imports, say sources” published in The Hindu on 4th July 2023 What is the News? Indian refiners have begun paying for some oil imports from Russia in Chinese yuan. India as the largest buyer of seaborne Russian oil India… Continue reading India refiners start yuan payments for Russian oil imports, say sources
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India, China ramp up infra on north bank of Pangong lake
Source: The post is based on the article “India, China ramp up infra on north bank of Pangong lake” published in The Hindu on 3rd July 2023 What is the News? India and China are busy with construction in the Pangong Lake area. What is China and India building along the Pangong Lake? China: China… Continue reading India, China ramp up infra on north bank of Pangong lake
When did humans first arrive in Southeast Asia? – Tam Pà Ling cave
Source: The post is based on the article “When did humans first arrive in Southeast Asia? ” published in The Hindu on 3rd July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Tam Pà Ling cave?3 What are the key findings made at Tam Pà Ling cave?4 What are the dating methods used at the Tam… Continue reading When did humans first arrive in Southeast Asia? – Tam Pà Ling cave
Making it count – on NFHS Survey
Source– The post is based on the article “Making it count” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population. GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance– Issues related to disability News- The Union government recently decided to drop the disability-specific question from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-6. What… Continue reading Making it count – on NFHS Survey
A case of unchecked power to restrict e-free speech
Source– The post is based on the article “A case of unchecked power to restrict e-free speech” published in The Hindu on 3rd July 2023. Syllabus: GS2 – Indian Polity Relevance: Right to free speech and digital rights News-The Karnataka High Court judgment against Twitter subverts the procedural safeguards that must be employed while restricting… Continue reading A case of unchecked power to restrict e-free speech
The master plan and the slaves
Source– The post is based on the article “The master plan and the slaves” published in The Hindu on 3th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1-Urbanization Relevance: Urban planning News- Amitabh Kant, India’s G20 Sherpa, stressed at a recent Urban-20 City Sherpas’ meet that a master plan is crucial to manage urbanisation. Master Plan is an instrument… Continue reading The master plan and the slaves
India adds 664 animal species to its faunal database in 2022, 339 taxa to its flora
Source: The post is based on the article “India adds 664 animal species to its faunal database in 2022, 339 taxa to its flora” published in The Hindu on 3rd July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key highlights from the Flora and faunal database?3 Major faunal discoveries are:4 Major new plant… Continue reading India adds 664 animal species to its faunal database in 2022, 339 taxa to its flora
A new chapter in India-Africa ties can be written
Source- The post is based on the article “A new chapter in India-Africa ties can be written” published in the “The Hindu” on 1st July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral and regional groupings Relevance- India and Africa relationship News- The 20-member Africa Expert Group (AEG), established by the Vivekananda International Foundation, recently presented the VIF Report… Continue reading A new chapter in India-Africa ties can be written
That Wasn’t A Capital Idea – On Ministers dismissal by Governor
Source- The post is based on the article “The Governor’s move is dangerous, unconstitutional” and the article “A misadventure” published in “The Hindu” on 1st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Issues pertaining to federalism Relevance– Governor role in federal matters News- The Governor of Tamil Nadu, R.N. Ravi, has dismissed V. Senthilbalaji, a Minister in… Continue reading That Wasn’t A Capital Idea – On Ministers dismissal by Governor
On urea prices: Fertiliser for thought
Source- The post is based on the article “on urea prices: Fertiliser for thought” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian Agriculture – Agricultural Inputs News– On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the urea subsidy scheme with a view to ensure supply of the fertiliser at the same… Continue reading On urea prices: Fertiliser for thought
