Source: The post is based on the article “What is lab-grown meat and what did the U.S. recently approve?” published in The Hindu on 1st July 2023 What is the News? Two California-based companies have received approval from the U.S. government for production and sale of Cell-cultivated chicken, also known as lab-grown meat. What is… Continue reading What is lab-grown meat and what did the U.S. recently approve?
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Centre to Issue Norms Against ‘Dark Patterns’ in Online Advertisements
Source: The post is based on the following articles: – “Centre to issue norms against ‘dark patterns’ in online advertisements” published in The Hindu on 1st July 2023 – “Department of Consumer Affairs urges online platforms to refrain from adopting ‘dark patterns’ harming consumer interest” published in PIB on 1st July 2023 What is the… Continue reading Centre to Issue Norms Against ‘Dark Patterns’ in Online Advertisements
India backs 2016 ruling favouring the Philippines in South China Sea
Source: The post is based on the article “India backs 2016 ruling favouring the Philippines in South China Sea” published in The Hindu on 1st July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Background:3 What is the stand of ASEAN on the territorial claims of the South China Sea?4 What is India’s stand on the 2016… Continue reading India backs 2016 ruling favouring the Philippines in South China Sea
After stock limits, India to import 12 lakh tonnes of tur dal to keep prices in check
Source: The post is based on the article “After stock limits, India to import 12 lakh tonnes of tur dal to keep prices in check” published in The Hindu on 1st July 2023 What is the News? India will be importing 12 lakh tonnes of the Tur Dal in the current fiscal, up by 35%… Continue reading After stock limits, India to import 12 lakh tonnes of tur dal to keep prices in check
Sick sea lions washing ashore in California due to algae bloom
Source: The post is based on the article “Sick sea lions washing ashore in California due to algae bloom” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023 What is the News? Hundreds of sea lions are found dead or sick on California beaches due to toxic offshore algae blooms. What are Sea Lions? Sea Lion… Continue reading Sick sea lions washing ashore in California due to algae bloom
India’s largest radio telescope plays vital role in detecting universe’s vibrations
Source: The post is based on the following articles: – “India slips to 40th spot in world competitiveness ranking” published in The Hindu on 30th June 2023 – “Indian telescope & astronomers help global team hear ‘humming of gravitational waves” published in TOI on 30th June 2023 What is the News? India’s Giant Metrewave Radio… Continue reading India’s largest radio telescope plays vital role in detecting universe’s vibrations
India, Philippines to explore scope of joint sales, patrols to boost defence partnership
Source: The post is based on the article “India, Philippines to explore scope of joint sales, patrols to boost defence partnership” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023 What is the News? The 5th India-Philippines Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation meeting was held recently. What are the key highlights from the India-Philippines meeting? Defence:… Continue reading India, Philippines to explore scope of joint sales, patrols to boost defence partnership
Why states are falling short on capital spending
Source– The post is based on the article “Why states are falling short on capital spending” published in the “The Hindu” on 30th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Government budgeting Relevance- Issues related to government finances News- Today, Indian states are at the forefront when it comes to capital expenditure. Aware of this, the Centre has… Continue reading Why states are falling short on capital spending
Between two books, a revelatory social history
Source: The post is based on the article “Between two books, a revelatory social history” published in “The Hindu” on 30th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Indian society News: When read together, two notable books by journalists can offer insights into various aspects of socio-cultural change in rural and urban India Contents1 What are… Continue reading Between two books, a revelatory social history
The Open Market Sale Scheme for wheat and rice
Source: The post is based on the article “The Open Market Sale Scheme for wheat and rice” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Open Market Sale Scheme?3 What is the objective behind introducing the Open Market Sale Scheme?4 How has the Central Government revised the… Continue reading The Open Market Sale Scheme for wheat and rice
