Source– The post is based on the article “On the Code on Social Security for platform-based gig workers” published in “The Hindu” on 26th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Employment Relevance: Issues related to gig economy workers News- The Ashok Gehlot led Rajasthan government has recently announced the Rajasthan Platform-based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Bill,… Continue reading On the Code on Social Security for platform-based gig workers
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SCO meet highlights China’s growing role in Inner Asia, India’s challenge
Source- The post is based on the article “SCO meet highlights China’s growing role in Inner Asia, India’s challenge” published in “The Hindu” on 26th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Regional groupings and agreements News– SCO meeting of defence ministers is taking place in New Delhi this week. What are the internal contradictions in SCO? Its… Continue reading SCO meet highlights China’s growing role in Inner Asia, India’s challenge
Plastic ban failure – Managing plastic waste needs a multi-pronged strategy
Source: The post is based on the article “Plastic ban failure – Managing plastic waste needs a multi-pronged strategy” published in The Hindu on 26th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation Relevance: About Plastic ban failure. News: Even nearly 10 months after the ban on single-use plastic products, their use is still rampant… Continue reading Plastic ban failure – Managing plastic waste needs a multi-pronged strategy
Genome sequencing and the Genome India Project
Source: The post is based on the article “Genome sequencing and the Genome India Project” published in The Hindu on 26th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Genome Sequencing?3 What are the applications of Genome Sequencing?4 How did Genome sequencing help during the Covid-19 pandemic?5 What is the Genome India Project? What… Continue reading Genome sequencing and the Genome India Project
The right to litigate – Use of legal remedies to limit nature’s exploitation is at the core of democracy
Source: The post is based on the article “The right to litigate – Use of legal remedies to limit nature’s exploitation is at the core of democracy” published in The Hindu on 26th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation Relevance: About coal-fired plants. News: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has recently registered… Continue reading The right to litigate – Use of legal remedies to limit nature’s exploitation is at the core of democracy
Rescue service – The Sudan evacuation highlights challenges India faces in conflict
Source: The post is based on the article “Rescue service – The Sudan evacuation highlights challenges India faces in conflict” published in The Hindu on 26th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Indian diaspora. Relevance: About Sudan evacuation. News: India has begun ‘Operation Kaveri’ to evacuate around 4,000 nationals currently stranded in Khartoum and other parts of… Continue reading Rescue service – The Sudan evacuation highlights challenges India faces in conflict
Tamil Nadu’s Manamadurai pottery gets GI tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu’s Manamadurai pottery gets GI tag” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? The Manamadurai pottery has recently been given a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. What is Manamadurai Pottery? Manamadurai in Sivagangai district, Tamil Nadu is known for pottery making. The… Continue reading Tamil Nadu’s Manamadurai pottery gets GI tag
Pending Bills, the issue of gubernatorial inaction
Source– The post is based on the article “Pending Bills, the issue of gubernatorial inaction” published in “The Hindu” on 25th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues and challenges pertaining to federal structure Relevance: Issues related to power of governor related to legislative matters News- Recently, Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution urging the President of… Continue reading Pending Bills, the issue of gubernatorial inaction
How to check relative humidity on a hot day to keep yourself cool
Source: The post is based on the article “How to check relative humidity on a hot day to keep yourself cool” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Humidity?3 Why does relative humidity matter?4 What is Wet Bulb Temperature? What is the News? Relative humidity is a… Continue reading How to check relative humidity on a hot day to keep yourself cool
Indian diplomacy and the horses of interest, morality
Source- The post is based on the article “Indian diplomacy and the horses of interest, morality” published in “The Hindu” on 25th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance– Indian foreign policy News– During her recent official visit to India, Ukraine’s First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs talked about the dichotomy of India’s pursuit of… Continue reading Indian diplomacy and the horses of interest, morality
