Source: The post is based on the article “Restoring the World Trade Organization’s crown jewel” published in The Hindu on 10th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Important International Institutions Relevance: concerns associated with WTO’s dispute settlement system (DSS) News: In June 2022, at the Geneva ministerial conference, the member-countries of the World Trade Organization (WTO) reached… Continue reading Restoring the World Trade Organization’s crown jewel
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Blurred lines – on US’s delivery of cluster munitions to Ukraine
Source: The post is based on the article “Blurred lines” published in “The Hindu ” on 10th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations (IR) News: The Biden administration recently decided to send cluster munitions to Ukraine in the wake of the ongoing Russian invasion. It illustrates both the difficulties faced by Kyiv and… Continue reading Blurred lines – on US’s delivery of cluster munitions to Ukraine
Coming, women-only courts for alternative dispute resolution
Source: The post is based on the article “Coming, women-only courts for alternative dispute resolution” published in The Hindu on 8th July 2023 What is the News? The Central Government is launching a unique initiative of setting up women-only courts called Nari Adalats. What are Nari Adalats? Nari Adalats are being set up at the… Continue reading Coming, women-only courts for alternative dispute resolution
The infinite variety of custom – on UCC and Tribals debate
Source– The post is based on the article “The infinite variety of custom” published in “The Hindu” on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance– UCC News- The Prime Minister’s push for a uniform civil code has led to alarm among tribal communities in different regions of the country. What are the concerns of tribals… Continue reading The infinite variety of custom – on UCC and Tribals debate
Sobriety after the euphoria of the U.S. state visit
Source: The post is based on the article “Sobriety after the euphoria of the U.S. state visit” published in “The Hindu” on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests About historical development of India US relations In the past, U.S.-India relations have seen… Continue reading Sobriety after the euphoria of the U.S. state visit
Ominous signs- on Khalistani separatism
Source: The post is based on the article “Ominous signs” published in “The Hindu” on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Internal security News: On July 8, rallies by pro-Khalistan separatists are planned in the U.S., the U.K., Canada and Australia that target Indian diplomatic missions and diplomats. The Indian government has taken steps to… Continue reading Ominous signs- on Khalistani separatism
Selective ban of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI
Source: The post is based on the article “Selective ban of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI” published in The Hindu on 8th July 2023 What is the News? The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has opened discussions on regulating over-the-top (OTT) communication service providers such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Telegram and Signal. TRAI… Continue reading Selective ban of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI
Govt. to share PM Gati Shakti data
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. to share PM Gati Shakti data” published in The Hindu on 8th July 2023 What is the News? Government is working out a mechanism to share data with industry and potential investors about multi-modal connectivity as well as other physical and social infrastructure captured on the… Continue reading Govt. to share PM Gati Shakti data
Should Internet shutdowns be used to maintain public order?
Source: The post is based on the article “Should Internet shutdowns be used to maintain public order?” published in “The Hindu” on 7th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges. News: Between 2016 and 2022, 60% of Internet… Continue reading Should Internet shutdowns be used to maintain public order?
India needs a Uniform Civil Code
Source: The post is based on the article “India needs a Uniform Civil Code” published in “The Hindu ” on 7th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. What is UCC? The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is a proposed law in… Continue reading India needs a Uniform Civil Code
