India reports a record 93% DPT3 immunization coverage in 2022: WHO

Source: The post is based on the article “India reports a record 93% DPT3 immunization coverage in 2022: WHO”  published in The Hindu b19th July 2023 What is the News? The WHO and UNICEF estimates for national immunization coverage for 2022 has been released recently. As per the estimate, the coverage rate for DPT3 vaccine… Continue reading India reports a record 93% DPT3 immunization coverage in 2022: WHO

Eye on Emirati flows – There are both risks and benefits in the rupee-dirham settlement system

Source: The post is based on the articles “Eye on Emirati flows – There are both risks and benefits in the rupee-dirham settlement system” published in The Hindu on 18th July 2023 and “Gently Pushing Rupee – Steady steps promoting rupee-based foreign trade are pragmatic. Internationalization follows economic heft” published in The Times of India on 18th… Continue reading Eye on Emirati flows – There are both risks and benefits in the rupee-dirham settlement system

A Bill that fences in the right to information

Source– The post is based on the article “A Bill that fences in the right to information” published in “The Hindu” on 18th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance– Issues related to Right to Information Act News- Union Cabinet has approved the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill. It makes some changes to the… Continue reading A Bill that fences in the right to information

Why are Hollywood writers and actors on strike?

Source: The post is based on the article “Why are Hollywood writers and actors on strike?”  published in The Hindu on 18th July 2023 What is the News? Hollywood actors joined the ongoing strike of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) after their contract negotiations with studios broke down.  This is Hollywood’s biggest labour fight… Continue reading Why are Hollywood writers and actors on strike?

Rupee-dirham deal is bilateral: envoy

Source: The post is based on the article “Rupee-dirham deal is bilateral: envoy”  published in The Hindu on 18th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the India-UAE rupee-dirham deal?3 What are the benefits of India-UAE rupee-dirham deal?4 What about the Air Service Agreement between India and UAE? What is the News? The… Continue reading Rupee-dirham deal is bilateral: envoy

RBI to detail SOP for banks to help expedite rupee trade

Source: The post is based on the article “RBI to detail SOP for banks to help expedite rupee trade”  published in The Hindu on 18th July 2023 What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to issue a standard operating procedure for banks to expeditiously issue FIRC (Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate)… Continue reading RBI to detail SOP for banks to help expedite rupee trade

13.5 crore Indians move out of multidimensional poverty in five years: Niti Aayog report

Source: The post is based on the article “13.5 crore Indians move out of multidimensional poverty in five years: Niti Aayog report”  published in The Hindu on 18th July 2023 What is the News? Niti Aayog has published the second edition of National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A progress of Review 2023. What is the National… Continue reading 13.5 crore Indians move out of multidimensional poverty in five years: Niti Aayog report

India’s conglomerates are getting too big for comfort

Source– The post is based on the article “India’s conglomerates are getting too big for comfort” published in “The Hindu” on 17th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy News- The article explains the increasing concentration of wealth in India and increasing closeness between business and state. What shows the increasing concentration of wealth in India? The… Continue reading India’s conglomerates are getting too big for comfort

Flood feud

Source– The post is based on the article “Flood feud” published in “The Hindu” on 17th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster Management Relevance: Flood Management News- The article emphasis that States must coordinate to evolve a joint strategy to combat floods. What is the present flood situation across the country? Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and… Continue reading Flood feud

Lightning not a natural disaster, says Centre

Source: The post is based on the article “Lightning not a natural disaster, says Centre”  published in The Hindu on 17th July 2023 What is the News? The Union Government is not in favour of declaring Lightning a natural disaster as deaths caused by it can be prevented by making people aware of safety steps.… Continue reading Lightning not a natural disaster, says Centre

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