Indian toy industry: Unboxing the ‘export turnaround’ in India’s toy story 

Source: The post is based on the article “Unboxing the ‘export turnaround’ in India’s toy story” published in “The Hindu” on 31st May 2023.  Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy  Relevance: About Indian toy industry. News: India has recently turned a net exporter of toys, during 2020-21 and 2021-22. Between 2018-19 and 2021-22, toy exports increased from ₹812… Continue reading Indian toy industry: Unboxing the ‘export turnaround’ in India’s toy story 

Using Buddhism as a tool of soft power 

Source: The post is based on the article “Using Buddhism as a tool of soft power” published in “The Hindu” on 31st May 2023.  Syllabus: GS2- International relations  Relevance: About Buddhist diplomacy of India and China. News: Recently, the Global Buddhist Summit took place in New Delhi in April.  What are some facts about Shakyas… Continue reading Using Buddhism as a tool of soft power 

France bans short-haul domestic flights: Can curbs on airplane emissions help fight climate change

Source: The post is based on the article “France bans short-haul domestic flights: Can curbs on airplane emissions help fight climate change” published in The Hindu on 31st May 2023 What is the News? France has announced a ban on domestic short-haul flights where train alternatives exist, in a bid to cut carbon emissions. About… Continue reading France bans short-haul domestic flights: Can curbs on airplane emissions help fight climate change

Hackers target Indian organisations with spear phishing

Source: The post is based on the article “Hackers target Indian organisations with spear phishing” published in The Hindu on 31st May 2023 What is the News? According to a report, as many as 53% of organizations studied in India were victims of spear phishing in 2022. What is Spear Phishing? Spear Phishing is an… Continue reading Hackers target Indian organisations with spear phishing

World Energy Investment Report 2023: Clean energy funds rise, but mostly in China, Europe, U.S.

Source: The post is based on the article “Clean energy funds rise, but mostly in China, Europe, U.S.” published in The Hindu on 31st May 2023 What is the News? The International Energy Agency has released the World Energy Investment Report 2023. What are the key findings of the World Energy Investment Report 2023? Investment… Continue reading World Energy Investment Report 2023: Clean energy funds rise, but mostly in China, Europe, U.S.

Universal cover – IRDAI’s plans to expand risk protection levels need government backing

Source: The post is based on the article “Universal cover – IRDAI’s plans to expand risk protection levels need government backing” published in The Hindu on 31st May 2023 Syllabus: GS – 2: Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: About all-in-one insurance policy. News: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority… Continue reading Universal cover – IRDAI’s plans to expand risk protection levels need government backing

Withdrawal of Rs 2000 notes: The short history of a large note

Source: The post is based on the article “The short history of a large note” published in The Hindu on 31st May 2023 Syllabus: GS – 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About RBI’s decision to withdraw Rs 2,000 notes. News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)… Continue reading Withdrawal of Rs 2000 notes: The short history of a large note

Faster, stronger – on supercomputers in India

Source: This post is created based on the article “Faster, stronger”, published in The Hindu on 30th May 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3 – indigenization of technology and developing new technology Context:  India is set to receive a new high-performance computing (HPC) system, often referred to as a ‘supercomputer’, from the French corporation, Atos.… Continue reading Faster, stronger – on supercomputers in India

From Master of the Roster to Master of all Judges?

Source- The post is based on the article “From Master of the Roster to Master of all Judges?” published in “The Hindu” on 30th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Functioning of judiciary Relevance– Issues related to constitutional position of judges of SC. News- Recently, a Division Bench of the Supreme Court, in Ritu Chhabria v. Union… Continue reading From Master of the Roster to Master of all Judges?

The lack of teachers in higher education

Source: The post is based on the article “The lack of teachers in higher education” published in The Hindu on 30th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Education Relevance: Reasons behind shortage of faculties in higher educational institutions News: Faculty shortages in India have become a permanent issue and obstacles remain in finding a solution to faculty… Continue reading The lack of teachers in higher education

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