Source: The post is based on the article “Invasive weed threatens elephant habitats in Tamil Nadu” published in The Hindu on 22nd July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Ludwigia peruviana?3 Why is Ludwigia peruviana an invasive plant?4 How is Ludwigia peruviana impacting elephant habitats? What is the News? An Invasive aquatic weed… Continue reading Invasive weed threatens elephant habitats in Tamil Nadu
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Will generic supply of bedaquiline be accessible?
Source: The post is based on the article “Will generic supply of bedaquiline be accessible?” published in The Hindu on 24th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Tuberculosis?3 What is the threat from Tuberculosis?4 What is Bedaquiline?5 What has Johnson & Johnson(J&J) done? What is the News? Johnson & Johnson’s patent on… Continue reading Will generic supply of bedaquiline be accessible?
The right approach – SC observations on bail system
Source– The post is based on the article “The right approach” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Judiciary Relevance: Issues related to criminal justice system News- Recently, SC granted regular bail to activist Teesta Setalvad. What are the observations of SC in this case? Courts should adopt a common-sense approach for… Continue reading The right approach – SC observations on bail system
Publisher-platform imbalances need fixing
Source– The post is based on the article “Publisher-platform imbalances need fixing” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Governance Relevance: Regulation of digital news media News- The article explains the disadvantages faced by news publishers on technology platforms and the approach of various countries to regulate the interaction between them. Contents1… Continue reading Publisher-platform imbalances need fixing
An Internet ban will not restore peace in Manipur
Source: The post is based on the article “An Internet ban will not restore peace in Manipur” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, News: The Manipur government issued a blanket internet shutdown… Continue reading An Internet ban will not restore peace in Manipur
Rajya Sabha Chairman nominates four women parliamentarians to panel of vice-chairpersons
Source: The post is based on the article “Rajya Sabha Chairman nominates four women parliamentarians to panel of vice-chairpersons” published in The Hindu on 21st July 2023. What is the News? Rajya Sabha Chairman has reconstituted the panel of vice chairpersons. For the first time in the history of the Rajya Sabha, the Chairman has… Continue reading Rajya Sabha Chairman nominates four women parliamentarians to panel of vice-chairpersons
Portal launched to report violation of ban on e-cigarettes
Source: The post is based on the article “Portal launched to report violation of ban on e-cigarettes” published in The Hindu on 22nd July 2023. What is the News? The Union government has asked the state governments to effectively implement the Centre’s ban on e-cigarettes. What are e-cigarettes? Click Here to read About the ban… Continue reading Portal launched to report violation of ban on e-cigarettes
Use any Indian language as optional medium, says CBSE
Source: The post is based on the article “Use any Indian language as optional medium, says CBSE” published in The Hindu on 22nd July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What does the National Education policy say on the use of Indian Languages as a medium of instruction in schools?3 What are the challenges in… Continue reading Use any Indian language as optional medium, says CBSE
India’s data protection law needs refinement
Source– The post is based on the article “India’s data protection law needs refinement” published in “The Hindu” on 21st July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- e-governance Relevance: Issue related to data protection News- The government will table the Draft Data Protection Bill in the current session of the Parliament. What are issues related to the Draft… Continue reading India’s data protection law needs refinement
No quick fix – on National Research Foundation (NRF)
Source– The post is based on the article “No quick fix” published in “The Hindu” on 21st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology Relevance: Issues related to Research & Development News- The government will table the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill, 2023 in the current session of the Parliament. Contents1 What are… Continue reading No quick fix – on National Research Foundation (NRF)
