States’ lax response to lynching

Source: The post is based on the article “States’ lax response to lynching” published in “The Hindu” on 31st July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections News: This article discusses the Supreme Court’s request to several Indian states to respond to a petition by… Continue reading States’ lax response to lynching

Hurdles to overcome before becoming ‘Digital India

Source: The post is based on the article “Hurdles to overcome before becoming ‘Digital India’” published in “The Hindu” on 31st July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life News: In this article author discusses how UPI has grown rapidly in India, outpacing other digital payment methods.… Continue reading Hurdles to overcome before becoming ‘Digital India

A crisis of academic ethics in India

Source: The post is baased on the article “A crisis of academic ethics in India” published in “The Hindu” on 31st July 2023. Syllabus: GS4- Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Work culture News: In this article author discusses India’s potential in academic and scientific research but highlights prevalent unethical practices like data manipulation and… Continue reading A crisis of academic ethics in India

Land-use changes putting rocky addresses of animals under stress in Sahyadri plateau

Source: The post is based on the article “Land-use changes putting rocky addresses of animals under stress in Sahyadri plateau”  published in The Hindu on 29th July 2023. What is the News? According to a study, rapid shift from traditional local grain cultivation to monoculture plantations of mango and cashew in the Sahyadri plateaus of… Continue reading Land-use changes putting rocky addresses of animals under stress in Sahyadri plateau

PM says India can become hub of chip-making industry

Source: The post is based on the article “PM says India can become hub of chip-making industry”  published in The Hindu on 29th July 2023. What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the ‘Semicon India 2023’ conclave in Gujarat. This is the second edition of the conference, which was first held in 2022.… Continue reading PM says India can become hub of chip-making industry

Needless move – On ED Director Tenure Extension

Source– The post is based on the article “Needless move” published in “The Hindu” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Statutory, Regulatory bodies Relevance: Issues related to external trade News- The SC in his order allowed Sanjay Kumar Mishra, head of the Enforcement Directorate, to continue till September 15 at the Centre’s request. Court has… Continue reading Needless move – On ED Director Tenure Extension

Mercury rising

Source– The post is based on the article “Mercury rising” published in  “The Hindu” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance: Issues related to climate change News- The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, this week reiterated the consequences of the climate catastrophe that has spread globally. The earth had passed from a warming phase… Continue reading Mercury rising

Charting the path for the Sixteenth Finance Commission

Source– The post is based on the article “Charting the path for the Sixteenth Finance Commission” published in the “The Hindu” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Constitutional bodies. GS3- Government budgeting Relevance: Finance Commission News- The Sixteenth Finance Commission is due to be set up shortly. What are the issues that should be taken… Continue reading Charting the path for the Sixteenth Finance Commission

Cinematograph Bill aimed at curbing piracy passed by RS

Source: The post is based on the article “Cinematograph Bill aimed at curbing piracy passed by RS”  published in The Hindu on 28th July 2023 What is the News? The Rajya Sabha has passed the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023. What is the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023? The Bill amends the Cinematograph Act, 1952.The Act constitutes… Continue reading Cinematograph Bill aimed at curbing piracy passed by RS

Discovered: A mechanism that quietly removes unfit cells before you’re born

Source: The post is based on the article “Discovered: A mechanism that quietly removes unfit cells before you’re born”  published in The Hindu on 26th July 2023. What is the News? Scientists have found that cells that don’t express a particular gene are destroyed before an embryo starts to develop. What are non committed cells?… Continue reading Discovered: A mechanism that quietly removes unfit cells before you’re born

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