Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu’s Cumbum grapes get Geographical Indication tag” published in The Hindu on 13th April 2023 What is the News? The Cumbum grapes have recently been given the Geographical Indication tag or GI tag. What are Cumbum grapes? Cumbum Panneer Thratchai also known as Cumbum grapes, is… Continue reading Tamil Nadu’s Cumbum grapes get Geographical Indication tag
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U.S. aviation watchdog retains India’s safety category after review
Source: The post is based on the article “U.S. aviation watchdog retains India’s safety category after review” published in The Hindu on 13th April 2023 What is the News? The US aviation safety regulator, the Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) has retained the “Category 1” status for India’s aviation safety oversight following a review. How does the… Continue reading U.S. aviation watchdog retains India’s safety category after review
Uranium 241: In pursuit of a ‘magic number’, physicists discover new uranium isotope
Source: The post is based on the article “In pursuit of a ‘magic number’, physicists discover new uranium isotope” published in The Hindu on 12th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Uranium?3 What is Uranium 241?4 How was Uranium 241 found?5 What is the significance of the Uranium 241 finding?6 What are… Continue reading Uranium 241: In pursuit of a ‘magic number’, physicists discover new uranium isotope
Space militarization: We are seeing militarisation of space, steady progress towards weaponization: CDS
Source: The post is based on the article “We are seeing militarisation of space, steady progress towards weaponization: CDS” published in The Hindu on 12th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is space militarization?3 What are steps taken by the UN to prevent space militarization?4 What are the steps taken by India to… Continue reading Space militarization: We are seeing militarisation of space, steady progress towards weaponization: CDS
New Digital Personal Data Protection Bill in Monsoon Session
Source: The post is based on the article “New Digital Personal Data Protection Bill in Monsoon Session” published in The Hindu on 12th April 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has told the Supreme Court that the new Data Protection Bill will be introduced in the monsoon session of Parliament. What is… Continue reading New Digital Personal Data Protection Bill in Monsoon Session
The 17th Lok Sabha is likely to be the shortest since 1952
Source: The post is based on the article “The 17th Lok Sabha is likely to be the shortest since 1952” published in The Hindu on 12th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 How much has the 17th Lok Sabha functioned so far?3 About the Latest Budget session of the 17th Lok Sabha4 Debates in… Continue reading The 17th Lok Sabha is likely to be the shortest since 1952
Building safeguards – Misuse of detention power renders need to stick to procedure paramount
Source: The post is based on the article “Building safeguards – Misuse of detention power renders need to stick to procedure paramount” published in The Hindu on 12th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.. Relevance: About preventive detention cases. News:… Continue reading Building safeguards – Misuse of detention power renders need to stick to procedure paramount
As the Ukraine war grinds on, Russia, India seek ways to keep defence trade afloat
Source: The post is based on the article “As the Ukraine war grinds on, Russia, India seek ways to keep defence trade afloat” published in The Hindu on 11th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations Relevance: concerns associated with import payments to Russia News: Russia is currently facing problems with India in resolving payment problems… Continue reading As the Ukraine war grinds on, Russia, India seek ways to keep defence trade afloat
Do the wealthy influence policy-making more across all forms of democracy?
Source- The post is based on the article “Do the wealthy influence policy-making more across all forms of democracy?” published in “The Hindu” on 11th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- polity Relevance– Issues related to democracy News– The article explains the study ‘Affluence and Influence in a Social Democracy’ published in American Political Science Review (2023).… Continue reading Do the wealthy influence policy-making more across all forms of democracy?
A crucial six months for India-U.S. ties
Source- The post is based on the article “A crucial six months for India-U.S. ties” published in “The Hindu” on 11th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance– India and US bilateral relationship News– The next six months are going to be crucial for India-U.S. ties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to… Continue reading A crucial six months for India-U.S. ties
