Rafales, Scorpenes and jet engine development on the agenda of PM’s France trip

Source: The post is based on the article “Rafales, Scorpenes and jet engine development on the agenda of PM’s France trip’ published in The Hindu on 11th July 2023 What is the News? The Indian Prime Minister will be visiting France as Chief Guest at the Bastille Day parade. What will be the key defence… Continue reading Rafales, Scorpenes and jet engine development on the agenda of PM’s France trip

Dilution of Article 370 led to unprecedented era of peace in J&K, Centre informs SC

Source: The post is based on the article “Dilution of Article 370 led to unprecedented era of peace in J&K, Centre informs SC” published in The Hindu on 11th July 2023 What is the News? The Centre has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court defending the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution. What… Continue reading Dilution of Article 370 led to unprecedented era of peace in J&K, Centre informs SC

Import of urea may ease by 2025, alternative forms will replace it, says Minister

Source: The post is based on the article “Import of urea may ease by 2025, alternative forms will replace it, says Minister” published in The Hindu on 11th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the major components of the special package announced for farmers?3 What was the need for such a special… Continue reading Import of urea may ease by 2025, alternative forms will replace it, says Minister

Restoring the World Trade Organization’s crown jewel

Source: The post is based on the article “Restoring the World Trade Organization’s crown jewel” published in The Hindu on 10th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Important International Institutions Relevance: concerns associated with WTO’s dispute settlement system (DSS) News: In June 2022, at the Geneva ministerial conference, the member-countries of the World Trade Organization (WTO) reached… Continue reading Restoring the World Trade Organization’s crown jewel

Blurred lines – on US’s delivery of cluster munitions to Ukraine

Source: The post is based on the article “Blurred lines” published in “The Hindu ” on 10th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations (IR) News: The Biden administration recently decided to send cluster munitions to Ukraine in the wake of the ongoing Russian invasion. It illustrates both the difficulties faced by Kyiv and… Continue reading Blurred lines – on US’s delivery of cluster munitions to Ukraine

Coming, women-only courts for alternative dispute resolution

Source: The post is based on the article “Coming, women-only courts for alternative dispute resolution” published in The Hindu on 8th July 2023 What is the News? The Central Government is launching a unique initiative of setting up women-only courts called Nari Adalats. What are Nari Adalats? Nari Adalats are being set up at the… Continue reading Coming, women-only courts for alternative dispute resolution

The infinite variety of custom – on UCC and Tribals debate

Source– The post is based on the article “The infinite variety of custom” published in “The Hindu” on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance– UCC News- The Prime Minister’s push for a uniform civil code has led to alarm among tribal communities in different regions of the country. What are the concerns of tribals… Continue reading The infinite variety of custom – on UCC and Tribals debate

Sobriety after the euphoria of the U.S. state visit

Source: The post is based on the article “Sobriety after the euphoria of the U.S. state visit” published in “The Hindu” on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Contents1 About historical development of India US relations2 What are the major differences in… Continue reading Sobriety after the euphoria of the U.S. state visit

Ominous signs- on Khalistani separatism

Source: The post is based on the article “Ominous signs” published in “The Hindu” on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Internal security News: On July 8, rallies by pro-Khalistan separatists are planned in the U.S., the U.K., Canada and Australia that target Indian diplomatic missions and diplomats. The Indian government has taken steps to… Continue reading Ominous signs- on Khalistani separatism

Selective ban of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI

Source: The post is based on the article “Selective ban of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI” published in The Hindu on 8th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Why does TRAI want regulation for OTT communication services?3 Why is TRAI exploring selective banning of OTT apps?4 What does the draft telecom Bill… Continue reading Selective ban of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI

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