Source: The post is based on the article “Chinese military ship docks at Colombo Port for a ‘formal’ visit” published in The Hindu on 12th August 2023. What is the News? A Chinese warship, the Hai Yang 24 Hao, has arrived in Sri Lanka and will be docked at the Colombo Port. This visit comes… Continue reading Chinese military ship docks at Colombo Port for a ‘formal’ visit
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Centre to overhaul British-era IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre to overhaul British-era IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act” published in The Hindu on 11th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 Background:3 What are the three bills introduced to repeal the IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act?4 What are the key provisions of these bills?5 What will happen now… Continue reading Centre to overhaul British-era IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act
Will the Federal fund hike impact developing country debt?
Source: The post is based on the article “Will the Federal fund hike impact developing country debt?” published in The Hindu on 11th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Federal Funds Rate?3 Why is the US Fed increasing interest rates?4 How does Federal Funds Rate impact India? What is the News?… Continue reading Will the Federal fund hike impact developing country debt?
CBI Academy joins Interpol Global Academy Network
Source: The post is based on the article “CBI Academy joins Interpol Global Academy Network” published in The Hindu on 9th August 2023. What is the News? The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Academy has joined the Interpol Global Academy Network. What is the Interpol Global Academy Network? INTERPOL Global Academy Network was launched in… Continue reading CBI Academy joins Interpol Global Academy Network
That ’70s show – Proposed licensing for computing devices’ imports dents India’s credibility
Source: The post is based on the article “That ’70s show – Proposed licensing for computing devices’ imports dents India’s credibility” published in The Hindu on 10th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: concerns with import restrictions News: The Commerce and Industry Ministry of India implemented abrupt restrictions on imports… Continue reading That ’70s show – Proposed licensing for computing devices’ imports dents India’s credibility
Stop the fence-sitting in cluster bomb use
Source: The post is based on the article “Stop the fence-sitting in cluster bomb use” published in The Hindu on 10th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations – International Treaty and Organization Relevance: International law related to prohibition of cluster bombs News: The decision by the United States to provide cluster munitions to Ukraine as… Continue reading Stop the fence-sitting in cluster bomb use
House panel tells govt. to ensure fertilizer availability, increase local production
Source: The post is based on the article “House panel tells govt. to ensure fertilizer availability, increase local production” published in The Hindu on 9th August 2023. What is the News? The Standing Committee of Parliament on Chemicals and Fertilizers has posed questions on the availability of fertilizers and a subsidy policy. What are the… Continue reading House panel tells govt. to ensure fertilizer availability, increase local production
Number of elephants in Karnataka goes up by 364 from last count, touches 6,395
Source: The post is based on the article “Number of elephants in Karnataka goes up by 364 from last count, touches 6,395” published in The Hindu on 10th August 2023. What is the News? Karnataka Minister of Forests has released an interim report on Asian Elephant Population and Demography Estimates, 2023. The report has been… Continue reading Number of elephants in Karnataka goes up by 364 from last count, touches 6,395
Defence Ministry to switch to locally built OS Maya amid threats
Source: The post is based on the article “Defence Ministry to switch to locally built OS Maya amid threats” published in The Hindu on 8th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Maya Operating System(OS)?3 What is Ubuntu?4 What is the significance of using Maya OS? What is the News? The Defence Ministry… Continue reading Defence Ministry to switch to locally built OS Maya amid threats
The grammar of commerce in a new age of geopolitics
Source– The post is based on the article “The grammar of commerce in a new age of geopolitics” published in “The Hindu” on 9th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations News – Since March 2018, 23 advanced and developing countries have agreed for currency swap arrangements with India, extending credits in settling transactions. Contents1 How… Continue reading The grammar of commerce in a new age of geopolitics
