Centre restricts laptop, PC and tablet imports; calls for license

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre restricts laptop, PC and tablet imports; calls for license”  published in The Hindu on 5th August 2023.  Contents1 What is the News?2 What does the HSN Code 8471 say?3 What are the exemptions provided under this order?4 Why has the government imposed these restrictions?5 What is… Continue reading Centre restricts laptop, PC and tablet imports; calls for license

From state visit to a more robust trade relationship

Source: The post is based on the article “From state visit to a more robust trade relationship” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests News: In this article author discusses the historic visit of India’s Prime Minister to Washington.… Continue reading From state visit to a more robust trade relationship

The contours of India’s ‘formal jobs’ crisis

Source– The post is based on the article “The contours of India’s ‘formal jobs’ crisis” published in the “The Hindu” on 3rd August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and employment Relevance: Statistics on employment News– The article explains the EPF numbers on employment in India. It also explains the issues related to employment and employment… Continue reading The contours of India’s ‘formal jobs’ crisis

Govt. kicks off contractual dispute settlement scheme

Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. kicks off contractual dispute settlement scheme”  published in The Hindu on 3rd August 2023 What is the News? Government of India has launched the Vivad se Vishwas-II scheme for settling contractual disputes involving the government and government undertakings. What is the Vivad se Vishwas-II Scheme?  … Continue reading Govt. kicks off contractual dispute settlement scheme

Narco-terror nexus examined case-wise, Centre informs RS

Source: The post is based on the article “Narco-terror nexus examined case-wise, Centre informs RS”  published in The Hindu on 3rd August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 India’s Vulnerability to drug trafficking:3 Is there a nexus between narcotics business and terrorist activities?4 What are the steps taken by the government of India to tackle… Continue reading Narco-terror nexus examined case-wise, Centre informs RS

Centre forms expert panel to revise anti-discrimination guidelines on campuses

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre forms expert panel to revise anti-discrimination guidelines on campuses”  published in The Hindu on 3rd August 2023. What is the News? The Union Education Ministry has constituted an expert committee to revisit its regulations and guidelines on anti-discrimination guidelines in higher educational institutions. About anti-discrimination guidelines… Continue reading Centre forms expert panel to revise anti-discrimination guidelines on campuses

The dangers in the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill

Source– The post is based on the article “The dangers in the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill” published in the “The Hindu” on 2nd August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Indian Polity – Fundamental Rights News– The government is set to introduce the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill in Parliament. What is the importance… Continue reading The dangers in the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill

Climate finance adds another layer of inequity to climate change

Source– The post is based on the article “Climate finance adds another layer of inequity to climate change” published in the “The Hindu” on 2nd August 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Environment – Climate Change News– The article explains the position of various countries on carbon dioxide emissions, investment in climate related activities and climate vulnerability.… Continue reading Climate finance adds another layer of inequity to climate change

Panel submits report on sub-categorisation of OBCs after 6 years

Source: The post is based on the article “Panel submits report on sub-categorisation of OBCs after 6 years”  published in The Hindu on 2nd August 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the need for sub-categorisation of OBCs?3 What were the terms of reference of the Rohini Commission?4 How did the work of the… Continue reading Panel submits report on sub-categorisation of OBCs after 6 years

Tamil Nadu’s Jaderi ‘namakatti’, chedibutta saree and Kanniyakumari Matti banana get GI tag

Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu’s Jaderi ‘namakatti’, chedibutta saree and Kanniyakumari Matti banana get GI tag”  published in The Hindu on 31st July 2023. What is the News? The Geographical Indications Registry has granted the GI tag to three famous products from Tamil Nadu. What are the products from Tamil… Continue reading Tamil Nadu’s Jaderi ‘namakatti’, chedibutta saree and Kanniyakumari Matti banana get GI tag

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