China-Central Asia Summit: Chinese President to host first meet with all Central Asia leaders

Source: The post is based on the article “Chinese President to host first meet with all Central Asia leaders” published in The Hindu on 9th May 2023 What is the News? The Chinese President will be hosting a China-Central Asia Summit. About China-Central Asia Summit The China-Central Asia Summit is the first of its kind… Continue reading China-Central Asia Summit: Chinese President to host first meet with all Central Asia leaders

What are the regulations to curtail misleading food ads?

Source: The post is based on the article “What are the regulations to curtail misleading food ads?” published in The Hindu on 9th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What does FSSAI want from the advertisements?3 What are the deceptive words used in the advertisements to mislead consumers?4 What are the regulations to combat… Continue reading What are the regulations to curtail misleading food ads?

Of hope and vigilance – WHO’s announcement gives hope, but there is a message of caution

Source: The post is based on the article “Of hope and vigilance – WHO’s announcement gives hope, but there is a message of caution” published in The Hindu on 9th May 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: About the WHO Declaration on COVID Pandemic. News: Recently,… Continue reading Of hope and vigilance – WHO’s announcement gives hope, but there is a message of caution

The Maoists are still a threat

Source: The post is based on the article “The Maoists are still a threat” published in The Hindu on 9th May 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Linkages between development and spread of extremism. Relevance: About India’s anti-Naxal strategy. News: Recently, the Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district claimed the lives of ten police personnel and a civilian driver. Contents1… Continue reading The Maoists are still a threat

De-dollarisation: Will the greenback still be green?

Source: The post is based on the article “Will the greenback still be green?” published in The Hindu on 8th May 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About the de-dollarisation debate. News: As China, India, and Russia trying to trade using partner currencies for payment instead of… Continue reading De-dollarisation: Will the greenback still be green?

CSTT: 10 Indian languages to get technical-term dictionaries

Source: The post is based on the article “10 Indian languages to get technical-term dictionaries” published in The Hindu on 8th May 2023 What is the News? The Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology(CSTT) is working to create technical and scientific terminology in 10 Indian languages underrepresented in the learning landscape.  It aims to bring… Continue reading CSTT: 10 Indian languages to get technical-term dictionaries

START: ISRO to start online training programme for PG and and final-year UG students

Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO to start online training programme for PG and and final-year UG students” published in The Hindu on 8th May 2023 What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced a new introductory-level online training programme called Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START).… Continue reading START: ISRO to start online training programme for PG and and final-year UG students

Explained | What did India’s first national water-body census find?

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | What did India’s first national water-body census find?” published in The Hindu on 8th May 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Jal Shakti has released the report of India’s first water bodies census, which provides a comprehensive database of ponds, tanks, lakes and… Continue reading Explained | What did India’s first national water-body census find?

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): FDA approves first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus

Source: The post is based on the article “FDA approves first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus” published in The Hindu on 6th May 2023 What is the News? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first vaccine — Arexvy — for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to lower respiratory tract disease in people older… Continue reading Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): FDA approves first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus

A position paper, China’s image, and what it means

Source– The post is based on the article “A position paper, China’s image, and what it means” published in the “The Hindu” on 8th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance– Important geopolitical developments News– Recently, China released its position Paper on its policy in Afghanistan. Titled, ‘China’s position on the Afghan Issue’ What are… Continue reading A position paper, China’s image, and what it means

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