India leads in ‘laundering’ Russian oil and selling to Europe: report

Source: The post is based on the article “India leads in ‘laundering’ Russian oil and selling to Europe: report” published in The Hindu on 1st May 2023 What is the News? A report by Finland-based Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) has found that European countries that banned Russian oil imports are… Continue reading India leads in ‘laundering’ Russian oil and selling to Europe: report

Focus on the borders – India and China must end the lingering unpredictability across the LAC

Source: The post is based on the article “Focus on the borders – India and China must end the lingering unpredictability across the LAC” published in The Hindu on 1st May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – India and its neighbourhood- relations. Relevance: About the border tussle between India and China. News: Indian Defence Minister met his Chinese… Continue reading Focus on the borders – India and China must end the lingering unpredictability across the LAC

Despite availability of funds, patients with rare Fabry Disease yet to be given treatment, says support society

Source: The post is based on the article “Despite availability of funds, patients with rare Fabry Disease yet to be given treatment, says support society” published in The Hindu on 1st May 2023 What is the News? Lysosomal Storage Disorders Support Society has sought the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s immediate intervention for… Continue reading Despite availability of funds, patients with rare Fabry Disease yet to be given treatment, says support society

Dima Hasao insurgent group signs peace pact with Assam, Centre

Source: The post is based on the article “Dima Hasao insurgent group signs peace pact with Assam, Centre” published in The Hindu on 1st May 2023 What is the News? Dimasa National Liberation Army(DNLA) has signed a peace agreement with the Assam Government and the Centre. What is Dimasa National Liberation Army(DNLA)? Dimasa National Liberation… Continue reading Dima Hasao insurgent group signs peace pact with Assam, Centre

G7 nations agree on ‘risk-based’ artificial intelligence regulation

Source: The post is based on the article “G7 nations agree on ‘risk-based’ artificial intelligence regulation” published in The Hindu on 1st May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is G7?3 What are the key highlights from the G7 Digital and Tech Ministers meeting?4 What are the concerns with AI-based chatbot platforms like ChatGPT?… Continue reading G7 nations agree on ‘risk-based’ artificial intelligence regulation

India, its SDG pledge goal, and the strategy to apply

Source– The post is based on the article “India, its SDG pledge goal, and the strategy to apply” published in “The Hindu” on 1st May 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Poverty and developmental issues. GS2- Governance Relevance: Women in politics News- The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi expressed concern that progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) seems to… Continue reading India, its SDG pledge goal, and the strategy to apply

Stray dogs and poor waste management

Source– The post is based on the article “Stray dogs and poor waste management” published in “The Hindu” on 1st May 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Urbanisation, GS 3 – Human – Wildlife Conflict Relevance– issue of Stray dogs in urban areas News– In April, a 65-year-old woman in Srinagar was attacked by street dogs outside her… Continue reading Stray dogs and poor waste management

The erosion of hard-won labour rights

Source– The post is based on the article “The erosion of hard-won labour rights” published in “The Hindu” on 1st May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2– Issues associated with human resources – Relevance– Issues related to labour rights News– The article explains the issues of dilution of labour rights by some states. Contents1 What are some… Continue reading The erosion of hard-won labour rights

The women’s reservation Bill cannot wait any longer

Source– The post is based on the article “The women’s reservation Bill cannot wait any longer” published in “The Hindu” on 29th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance: Women in politics News- It is disheartening to witness that even 75 years after Independence, Parliament lacks substantial representation of women, with women holding just 14% of… Continue reading The women’s reservation Bill cannot wait any longer

Government mulls unified airport security akin to Transportation Security Administration in U.S.

Source: The post is based on the article “Government mulls unified airport security akin to Transportation Security Administration in U.S.” published in The Hindu on 29th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Transportation Security Administration(TSA)?3 Why is there a need for a unified security force for all airports in India?4 What… Continue reading Government mulls unified airport security akin to Transportation Security Administration in U.S.

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