Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists need the oxygen of free speech” published in “The Hindu” on 14th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Society, GS 2- Fundamental rights & GS 3- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. News: Last week, over 500 scientists and academics… Continue reading Scientists need the oxygen of free speech
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Sangam literature for the layman
Source: The post is based on the article “Sangam literature for the layman” published in The Hindu on 11th July 2023 What is the News? Tamil Nadu Text Book and Education Services Corporation has released Patthuppattu, a collection of ten idylls, one of the earliest Sangam poetry collections. Note: An idyll is a short poem… Continue reading Sangam literature for the layman
Proposed National Research Foundation looks to tap CSR to address funding concerns
Source: The post is based on the article “Proposed National Research Foundation looks to tap CSR to address funding concerns” published in The Hindu on 14th July 2023 What is the News? The National Research Foundation(NRF) has been approved by the Cabinet. But there are concerns over its autonomy and its funding structure. What is… Continue reading Proposed National Research Foundation looks to tap CSR to address funding concerns
The first GSI survey of the Siachen
Source: The post is based on the article “The first GSI survey of the Siachen” published in The Hindu on 14th July 2023 What is the News? In 1958, V. K. Raina, a top Indian geologist, led the first Geological Survey of India expedition to the Siachen glacier. This event is of historical and geostrategic… Continue reading The first GSI survey of the Siachen
European Parliament asks India to act promptly to end Manipur violence
Source: The post is based on the article “European Parliament asks India to act promptly to end Manipur violence” published in The Hindu on 14th July 2023 What is the News? The European Parliament has adopted a resolution on Manipur violence. What does the European Parliament resolution on Manipur violence say? Firstly, it called on… Continue reading European Parliament asks India to act promptly to end Manipur violence
What is the National Research Foundation?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the National Research Foundation?” published in The Hindu on 12th July 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the introduction of the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill in Parliament. What is the National Research Foundation (NRF)? The National Research Foundation(NRF) was one… Continue reading What is the National Research Foundation?
Adani-Hindenburg case: Lack of requirement to disclose ‘last natural person above every person’ owning economic interest in FPIs is the challenge, SEBI to SC
Source: The post is based on the article “Adani-Hindenburg case: Lack of requirement to disclose ‘last natural person above every person’ owning economic interest in FPIs is the challenge, SEBI to SC” published in The Hindu on 12th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the issue before the Supreme Court?3 What is… Continue reading Adani-Hindenburg case: Lack of requirement to disclose ‘last natural person above every person’ owning economic interest in FPIs is the challenge, SEBI to SC
In UNHRC vote, India stands against desecration of Koran
Source: The post is based on the article “In UNHRC vote, India stands against desecration of Koran” published in The Hindu on 12th July 2023 What is the News? The UN Human Rights Council(UNHRC) has voted to condemn recent Koran burning incidents. About UNHRC resolution condemning burning of Quran: The United Nations Human Rights Council… Continue reading In UNHRC vote, India stands against desecration of Koran
How the CPI basket conceals the inflation picture
Source: The post is based on an article “How the CPI basket conceals the inflation picture” published in The Hindu on 13th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Growth & Development, Monetary Policy Relevance: concerns associated with the calculation of CPI News The article discusses the issues present in calculating the Consumer Price Index (CPI). What are… Continue reading How the CPI basket conceals the inflation picture
Quiet diplomacy could ease South China Sea tensions
Source– The post is based on the article “Quiet diplomacy could ease South China Sea tensions” published in “The Hindu” on 13th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral and regional groupings Relevance: India and Philippines relationship News-. The Foreign Ministers of India and the Philippines met at the fifth meeting of the Philippines-India Joint Commission on… Continue reading Quiet diplomacy could ease South China Sea tensions
