Source: The post is based on the article “No idols, no arms: the Pattanam mystery” published in The Hindu on 2nd April 2023. What is the News? Recent excavation has revealed that the Pattanam Site in Kerala was a thriving urban centre from the 5th century B.C. to the 5th century A.D., with its peak phase from 100… Continue reading Pattanam Site: No idols, no arms: the Pattanam mystery
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What is the open-source seeds movement?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the open-source seeds movement?” published in The Hindu on 6th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 How is intellectual property (IP) protected in agriculture?3 How has the IP regime evolved in the agriculture sector?4 What was the impact of the IP regime in agriculture?5… Continue reading What is the open-source seeds movement?
Close to half cases in HCs pending for over five years
Source: The post is based on the article “Close to half cases in HCs pending for over five years” published in The Hindu on 6th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News? 2 About India Justice Report 20223 What are the key findings of the IJR on pending cases?4 What was the impact of pending cases… Continue reading Close to half cases in HCs pending for over five years
Supreme Court says critical views on government policies not anti-establishment
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court says critical views on government policies not anti-establishment” published in The Hindu on 6th April 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has quashed the Union government’s telecast ban on the Malayalam news channel. What was the case about? The Ministry of Information and… Continue reading Supreme Court says critical views on government policies not anti-establishment
Govt. introduces Aquaculture Bill amid din in Lok Sabha
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. introduces Aquaculture Bill amid din in Lok Sabha” published in The Hindu on 6th April 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has introduced the Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023. What is the purpose of the Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023? The… Continue reading Govt. introduces Aquaculture Bill amid din in Lok Sabha
Lumpy skin disease led to stagnation in milk production: Centre
Source: The post is based on the article “Lumpy skin disease led to stagnation in milk production: Centre” published in The Hindu on 6th April 2023 What is the News? The Central Government is foreseeing a slow growth in milk production and a possible scarcity of ghee and butter as an impact of the lumpy… Continue reading Lumpy skin disease led to stagnation in milk production: Centre
IFC to stop funding new coal-powered electricity projects
Source: The post is based on the article “IFC to stop funding new coal-powered electricity projects” published in The Hindu on 6th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is International Finance Corporation(IFC)?3 What has been announced by IFC related to coal projects?4 How will this impact India’s coal projects? What is the News?… Continue reading IFC to stop funding new coal-powered electricity projects
Himalayan plunder: How hydropower projects in the hills have increased disasters there
Source: The post is based on the article “Himalayan plunder: How hydropower projects in the hills have increased disasters there” published in The Hindu on 6th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Hydropower Projects Potential in the Himalayan Region3 About the committee setup to study the impact of Hydro Projects in the… Continue reading Himalayan plunder: How hydropower projects in the hills have increased disasters there
We need reforms that’ll ensure justice prevails
Source– The post is based on the article “We need reforms that’ll ensure justice prevails” published in the “The Hindu” on 5th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Judiciary. GS3- Security Relevance– Issues related to criminal justice system, and law & order News– The India Justice Report of 2022 was recently released by Tata Trusts. What are… Continue reading We need reforms that’ll ensure justice prevails
The obstacles against humane policing
Source– The post is based on the article “The obstacles against humane policing” published in “The Hindu” on 6th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance– Issues related to policing News– The serious complaint of human rights violation recently against an IPS officer in Ambasamudram in south Tamil Nadu. Contents1 How is policing behaviour across the… Continue reading The obstacles against humane policing
