Parliamentary panel recommends new law to define power, functions of CBI

Source: The post is based on the article “Parliamentary panel recommends new law to define power, functions of CBI” published in The Hindu on 25th March 2023 What is the News? The Parliamentary standing committee on personnel, public grievances, law and justice has submitted its recommendations on the Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI). What is the… Continue reading Parliamentary panel recommends new law to define power, functions of CBI

Is India in the grip of a ‘stray dog’ crisis?

Source- The post is based on the article “‘Is India in the grip of a ‘stray dog’ crisis?” published in “The Hindu” on 24th March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Government policies and interventions Relevance– Issues related to animal protection News– In recent weeks, there have been many attacks by stray dogs on people, especially children. Contents1… Continue reading Is India in the grip of a ‘stray dog’ crisis?

India’s push for semiconductors

Source- The post is based on the article “India’s push for semiconductors” published in the “The Hindu” on 24th March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance– Manufacturing sector News– The Union Government has disbursed around ₹1,645 crore in performance linkedincentives (PLI) for electronics manufacturers so far, as part of its efforts to bring in more of… Continue reading India’s push for semiconductors

IPCC AR6 synthesis report: A climate change survival guide to act on

Source: The post is based on the article “A climate change survival guide to act on” published in The Hindu on 24th March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About IPCC AR6 synthesis report. News: Recently, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its Synthesis Report for the Sixth Assessment Cycle. What is a Synthesis Report? Must… Continue reading IPCC AR6 synthesis report: A climate change survival guide to act on

Does Rahul Gandhi stand disqualified as an MP following his conviction?

Source: The post is based on the following articles: –  “Does Rahul Gandhi stand disqualified as an MP following his conviction?” published in The Hindu on 24th March 2023 – “Rahul Gandhi has been convicted, but what happens to his MP status? Here’s what the law says” published in Indian Express on 24th March 2023… Continue reading Does Rahul Gandhi stand disqualified as an MP following his conviction?

Stolen Chola-era Hanuman idol brought back to India

Source: The post is based on the article “Stolen Chola-era Hanuman idol brought back to India” published in The Hindu on 24th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Chola era3 Sources of Chola Kingdom4 Who are the important rulers of Chola empire?5 Administration and Governance What is the News? A rare variety… Continue reading Stolen Chola-era Hanuman idol brought back to India

One conviction for unsafe sewer cleaning so far, House panel raps government

Source: The post is based on the article “One conviction for unsafe sewer cleaning so far, House panel raps government” published in The Hindu on 24th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Manual Scavenging?3 What is Manual Scavenging (Prohibition) Act?4 About the Parliamentary committee report on Manual Scavenging What is the News?… Continue reading One conviction for unsafe sewer cleaning so far, House panel raps government

India’s disputed compensatory afforestation policy at odds with new IPCC report

Source: The post is based on the article “India’s disputed compensatory afforestation policy at odds with new IPCC report” published in The Hindu on 24th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Afforestation in India3 What are the issues with CAMPA?4 Why is the Afforestation policy of India at odds with the IPCC report?5 What… Continue reading India’s disputed compensatory afforestation policy at odds with new IPCC report

Bedaquiline: India rejects Johnson & Johnson’s attempt to extend monopoly on lifesaving TB drug

Source: The post is based on the article “India rejects Johnson & Johnson’s attempt to extend monopoly on lifesaving TB drug” published in The Hindu on 24th March 2023 What is the News? The Indian Patent Office has rejected U.S. pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) attempt to extend its monopoly on the manufacturing of… Continue reading Bedaquiline: India rejects Johnson & Johnson’s attempt to extend monopoly on lifesaving TB drug

The road to ending tuberculosis

Source- The post is based on the article “The road to ending tuberculosis” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issue related to development and management of health Relevance– Communicable diseases, their treatment and management News–  The article deals with important areas of action to end TB by 2030. It also explains… Continue reading The road to ending tuberculosis

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