Source- The post is based on the article “India’s DPIs, catching the next wave” published in “The Hindu” on 30th March 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Modern Indian history Relevance– Social movements before independence News– The article explains the Vaikom movement. What are some facts about the Vaikom movement? Vaikom was a temple street entry movement launched… Continue reading Vaikom, a satyagraha, and the fight for social justice
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The issues with the Quality Control Orders for fibres
Source: The post is based on the article “The issues with the Quality Control Orders for fibres” published in The Hindu on 31st March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Growth and Development Relevance: about revised Quality Control Orders (QCO) for textile industry News: The article discusses the revised Quality Control Orders (QCO) issued for the textile industry.… Continue reading The issues with the Quality Control Orders for fibres
Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra tea gets European GI tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra tea gets European GI tag” published in The Tribune on 29th March 2023. What is the News? Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra Tea has got a European Union Geographical Indication Tag (GI tag). Note: Kangra tea received the Indian GI tag in 2005. About Kangra tea It is a… Continue reading Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra tea gets European GI tag
Vembanad, Ashtamudi: NGT slaps Rs 10 crore on Kerala for its failure to protect Ramsar sites
Source: The post is based on the article “Vembanad, Ashtamudi: NGT slaps Rs 10 crore on Kerala for its failure to protect Ramsar sites” published in The Hindu on 31st March 2023 What is the News? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a penalty of Rs 10 crore on the Kerala government for failing… Continue reading Vembanad, Ashtamudi: NGT slaps Rs 10 crore on Kerala for its failure to protect Ramsar sites
ISRO releases images of Earth captured by its EOS-06 satellite
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO releases images of Earth captured by its EOS-06 satellite” published in The Hindu on 31st March 2023 What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released images of Earth captured by the EOS-06 satellite. What is EOS-06? Earth Observation satellite(EOS-6) is the third-generation… Continue reading ISRO releases images of Earth captured by its EOS-06 satellite
New India Literacy Program(NLIP) – Back to school: 22.7 lakh adults sit for literacy and numeracy skills exams this year
Source: The post is based on the article “Back to school: 22.7 lakh adults sit for literacy and numeracy skills exams this year” published in The Hindu on 31st March 2023 What is the News? 22.7 lakh adults from 10 states and union territories in India became qualified as literate adults in 2022-23 by passing… Continue reading New India Literacy Program(NLIP) – Back to school: 22.7 lakh adults sit for literacy and numeracy skills exams this year
UPI transaction fee: Do prepaid cards, wallets stand to lose?
Source: The post is based on the article “UPI transaction fee: Do prepaid cards, wallets stand to lose?” published in The Hindu on 31st March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What does the NPCI circular say?3 What about sending money to friends, family or any other person via UPI?4 Which UPI payments will attract… Continue reading UPI transaction fee: Do prepaid cards, wallets stand to lose?
Scientists spot piezoelectric effect in liquids for the first time
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists spot piezoelectric effect in liquids for the first time” published in The Hindu on 31st March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Piezoelectric effect?3 Why is the Piezoelectric effect in liquids surprising?4 What are the implications of this discovery? What is the News?… Continue reading Scientists spot piezoelectric effect in liquids for the first time
Govt. concedes disinvestment stalled by multiple challenges
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. concedes disinvestment stalled by multiple challenges” published in The Hindu on 31st March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is disinvestment?3 How has disinvestment progressed in recent years?4 What are the key obstacles faced by the government in the disinvestment process? What is the News?… Continue reading Govt. concedes disinvestment stalled by multiple challenges
India needs public policy education
Source- The post is based on the article “India needs public policy education” published in “The Hindu” on 30th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Governance Relevance– Reforms in administration News– The article explains the importance of public policy education. What are issues with public management education in India? Lack of institutions– Most executives in government require… Continue reading India needs public policy education
