Source: The post is based on the article “Why spurious liquor kills” published in The Hindu on 17th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues related to Health Relevance: concerns associated with the consumption of liquor News: Recently, 22 people had died after consuming spurious liquor in the Chengalpattu and Villupuram districts of Tamil Nadu. The article… Continue reading Why spurious liquor kills
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The rising tide of dictatorship
Source- The post is based on the article “The rising tide of dictatorship” published in “The Hindu” on 17th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance– Threats to democracy News– The article explains the subversion of democracy by majoritarian forces in current times. What are the factors that lead to the rise of dictatorship? History often… Continue reading The rising tide of dictatorship
NHRC flags rise in child abuse content on social media
Source: The post is based on the article “NHRC flags rise in child abuse content on social media” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023 What is the News? The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Centre and states over a report that the circulation of child sexual abuse material… Continue reading NHRC flags rise in child abuse content on social media
SCO members adopt India’s proposal for digital public infra
Source: The post is based on the article “SCO members adopt India’s proposal for digital public infra” published in The Hindu on 17th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Digital Public Infrastructure(DPI)?3 What is India’s Digital Public Infrastructure(DPI)?4 How does India’s DPI proposal benefit the SCO members? What is the News? The… Continue reading SCO members adopt India’s proposal for digital public infra
Not violating sanctions on Russian oil, says Centre after EU Minister’s charge
Source: The post is based on the article “Not violating sanctions on Russian oil, says Centre after EU Minister’s charge” published in The Hindu on 17th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the issue?3 What is the EU’s response to this?4 What is India’s response to this? What is the News? The… Continue reading Not violating sanctions on Russian oil, says Centre after EU Minister’s charge
Rajasthan’s move spells some hope for gig workers
Source: The post is based on the article “Rajasthan’s move spells some hope for gig workers” published in The Hindu on 17th May 2023 What is the News? Rajasthan Government has announced that it would introduce the Rajasthan Platform-based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Bill 2023 aimed at the regulation of the gig economy in… Continue reading Rajasthan’s move spells some hope for gig workers
India moves closer to getting its first indigenous vaccine against dengue
Source: The post is based on the article “India moves closer to getting its first indigenous vaccine against dengue” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023 What is the News? Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has said that the trials for a potential dengue vaccine are ongoing, but they have not yet fully… Continue reading India moves closer to getting its first indigenous vaccine against dengue
India launches ‘Meri LiFE’ app to encourage youth participation in tackling climate change
Source: The post is based on the article “India launches ‘Meri LiFE’ app to encourage youth participation in tackling climate change” published in The Hindu on 17th May 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has launched a mobile application called “Meri LiFE” (My Life) to empower young people… Continue reading India launches ‘Meri LiFE’ app to encourage youth participation in tackling climate change
What are the gaps in the AePS transaction model?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are the gaps in the AePS transaction model?” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: basics of cyber security. Relevance: About issues with the Aadhaar-enabled Payment System (AePS). News: Cybercriminals are now using silicone thumbs to operate biometric POS devices and biometric ATMs to… Continue reading What are the gaps in the AePS transaction model?
On sexual harassment in the workplace
Source: The post is based on the article “On sexual harassment in the workplace” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Relevance: About issues with the PoSH Act. News: The Supreme Court Bench of India has said there are… Continue reading On sexual harassment in the workplace
