Source– The post is based on the article “G-20 negotiators face climate change hurdle” published in “The Hindu” on 7th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Global groupings and agreements News– G-20 negotiators are now worried about reaching a consensus over climate change issues ahead of the leaders’ summit in September. Why are G20 negotiators… Continue reading G-20 negotiators face climate change hurdle
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The bureaucracy as prosecutor and judge
Source– The post is based on the article “The bureaucracy as prosecutor and judge” published in “The Hindu” on 7th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance: Issues related to separation of power News– The Jan Vishwas Act, 2022 was recently enacted into law by Parliament. It has decriminalised or made “compoundable” offences across 42 legislations.… Continue reading The bureaucracy as prosecutor and judge
PM to launch revamp of 508 railway stations at ₹24,470 crore
Source: The post is based on the article “PM to launch revamp of 508 railway stations at ₹24,470 crore” published in The Hindu on 7th August 2023. What is the News? The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 railway stations spread across the country. These stations were part of… Continue reading PM to launch revamp of 508 railway stations at ₹24,470 crore
18th Century Tamil manuscripts found in monastery in Italy
Source: The post is based on the article “18th Century Tamil manuscripts found in monastery in Italy” published in The Hindu on 7th August 2023. What is the News? Palm manuscripts from the 18th Century titled Gnanamuyarchi have been found in an Armenian monastery in Northern Italy. What is Gnanamuyarchi? Gnanamuyarchi are Tamil manuscripts found… Continue reading 18th Century Tamil manuscripts found in monastery in Italy
Musk’s Starlink: why the new sovereign of low-earth orbit is bad news?
Source: The post is based on the article “Musk’s Starlink: why the new sovereign of low-earth orbit is bad news?” published in The Hindu on 7th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 How does Starlink work?3 Starlink’s role in Russia-Ukraine war:4 Why does China fear Starlink?5 What are the concerns raised by analysts? What… Continue reading Musk’s Starlink: why the new sovereign of low-earth orbit is bad news?
5% of birds in India are endemic, says Zoological Survey of India publication
Source: The post is based on the article “5% of birds in India are endemic, says Zoological Survey of India publication” published in The Hindu on 7th August 2023. What is the News? Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has released a publication titled “75 Endemic Birds of India”. What are the key highlights from the… Continue reading 5% of birds in India are endemic, says Zoological Survey of India publication
Govt. allows Indian companies to list on foreign exchanges through IFSC
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. allows Indian companies to list on foreign exchanges through IFSC” published in The Hindu on 5th August 2023. Contents1 What is the news?2 This move is aimed at enabling Indian companies to access global capital at better valuations.3 About Limited Purpose Clearing Corporation (LPCC)4 About Corporate Debt Market Development Fund (CDMDF)… Continue reading Govt. allows Indian companies to list on foreign exchanges through IFSC
The lessons of Hiroshima must not drift away
Source– The post is based on the article “The lessons of Hiroshima must not drift away” published in “The Hindu” on 5th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International relations Relevance: Issues related to nuclear weapons and disarmament. News– The article explains the concept of nuclear taboo and nuclear deterrence. What are some facts about… Continue reading The lessons of Hiroshima must not drift away
Incremental injustice – on Places of Worship Act, 1991
Source– The post is based on the article “Incremental injustice” published in “The Hindu” on 5th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Polity Relevance: Issues related to disputed religious structures News– Recently, the Varanasi District Court ordered the ASI survey of Gyanvapi mosque. What is the stand of HIgh Court and Varanasi district court on right to… Continue reading Incremental injustice – on Places of Worship Act, 1991
Assam’s Manas Tiger Reserve 63% short of sanctioned staff, Environment Minister told
Source: The post is based on the article “Assam’s Manas Tiger Reserve 63% short of sanctioned staff, Environment Minister told” published in The Hindu on 5th August 2023. What is the News? The All India Tiger Estimation 2022 has indicated that Assam’s Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve is moving from a low to high-tiger-density… Continue reading Assam’s Manas Tiger Reserve 63% short of sanctioned staff, Environment Minister told
