Source– The post is based on the article “The master plan and the slaves” published in The Hindu on 3th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1-Urbanization Relevance: Urban planning News- Amitabh Kant, India’s G20 Sherpa, stressed at a recent Urban-20 City Sherpas’ meet that a master plan is crucial to manage urbanisation. Master Plan is an instrument… Continue reading The master plan and the slaves
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India adds 664 animal species to its faunal database in 2022, 339 taxa to its flora
Source: The post is based on the article “India adds 664 animal species to its faunal database in 2022, 339 taxa to its flora” published in The Hindu on 3rd July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key highlights from the Flora and faunal database?3 Major faunal discoveries are:4 Major new plant… Continue reading India adds 664 animal species to its faunal database in 2022, 339 taxa to its flora
A new chapter in India-Africa ties can be written
Source- The post is based on the article “A new chapter in India-Africa ties can be written” published in the “The Hindu” on 1st July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral and regional groupings Relevance- India and Africa relationship News- The 20-member Africa Expert Group (AEG), established by the Vivekananda International Foundation, recently presented the VIF Report… Continue reading A new chapter in India-Africa ties can be written
That Wasn’t A Capital Idea – On Ministers dismissal by Governor
Source- The post is based on the article “The Governor’s move is dangerous, unconstitutional” and the article “A misadventure” published in “The Hindu” on 1st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Issues pertaining to federalism Relevance– Governor role in federal matters News- The Governor of Tamil Nadu, R.N. Ravi, has dismissed V. Senthilbalaji, a Minister in… Continue reading That Wasn’t A Capital Idea – On Ministers dismissal by Governor
On urea prices: Fertiliser for thought
Source- The post is based on the article “on urea prices: Fertiliser for thought” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian Agriculture – Agricultural Inputs News– On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the urea subsidy scheme with a view to ensure supply of the fertiliser at the same… Continue reading On urea prices: Fertiliser for thought
What is lab-grown meat and what did the U.S. recently approve?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is lab-grown meat and what did the U.S. recently approve?” published in The Hindu on 1st July 2023 What is the News? Two California-based companies have received approval from the U.S. government for production and sale of Cell-cultivated chicken, also known as lab-grown meat. What is… Continue reading What is lab-grown meat and what did the U.S. recently approve?
Centre to Issue Norms Against ‘Dark Patterns’ in Online Advertisements
Source: The post is based on the following articles: – “Centre to issue norms against ‘dark patterns’ in online advertisements” published in The Hindu on 1st July 2023 – “Department of Consumer Affairs urges online platforms to refrain from adopting ‘dark patterns’ harming consumer interest” published in PIB on 1st July 2023 What is the… Continue reading Centre to Issue Norms Against ‘Dark Patterns’ in Online Advertisements
India backs 2016 ruling favouring the Philippines in South China Sea
Source: The post is based on the article “India backs 2016 ruling favouring the Philippines in South China Sea” published in The Hindu on 1st July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Background:3 What is the stand of ASEAN on the territorial claims of the South China Sea?4 What is India’s stand on the 2016… Continue reading India backs 2016 ruling favouring the Philippines in South China Sea
After stock limits, India to import 12 lakh tonnes of tur dal to keep prices in check
Source: The post is based on the article “After stock limits, India to import 12 lakh tonnes of tur dal to keep prices in check” published in The Hindu on 1st July 2023 What is the News? India will be importing 12 lakh tonnes of the Tur Dal in the current fiscal, up by 35%… Continue reading After stock limits, India to import 12 lakh tonnes of tur dal to keep prices in check
Sick sea lions washing ashore in California due to algae bloom
Source: The post is based on the article “Sick sea lions washing ashore in California due to algae bloom” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023 What is the News? Hundreds of sea lions are found dead or sick on California beaches due to toxic offshore algae blooms. What are Sea Lions? Sea Lion… Continue reading Sick sea lions washing ashore in California due to algae bloom
