Source: The post is based on the article “Delhi CM launches website showing real-time data on sources of air pollution” published in The Hindu on 31st January 2023. What is the News? Delhi Chief Minister has launched a website called www.raasman.com. What is the purpose of this website launched by the Delhi CM? The website… Continue reading Delhi CM launches website showing real-time data on sources of air pollution
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I&B Ministry issues advisory on private TV channels’ ‘public service broadcasting’ obligation
Source: The post is based on the article “I&B Ministry issues advisory on private TV channels’ ‘public service broadcasting’ obligation” published in The Hindu on 31st January 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) has issued fresh advisories with respect to the Guidelines for Uplinking and Downlinking of Television Channels… Continue reading I&B Ministry issues advisory on private TV channels’ ‘public service broadcasting’ obligation
Soliga ecarinata: New genus of wasp named after Soliga community in Karnataka
Source: The post is based on the article “New genus of wasp named after Soliga community in Karnataka” published in The Hindu on 30th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Soliga ecarinata?3 Who are Soligas?4 Where is Biligiri Rangan Hills(B.R.Hills)? What is the News? The scientific community has named a new genus… Continue reading Soliga ecarinata: New genus of wasp named after Soliga community in Karnataka
Plan in place to eradicate invasive plant species from Kerala’s wildlife habitat
Source: The post is based on the article “Plan in place to eradicate invasive plant species from Kerala’s wildlife habitat” published in The Hindu on 31st January 2023. What is the News? The Nodal Centre for Biological Invasions (NCBI) at the Kerala Forest Research Institute(KFRI) has come out with a management plan to eradicate Senna… Continue reading Plan in place to eradicate invasive plant species from Kerala’s wildlife habitat
Process to set up Sixteenth Finance Commission set to kick off soon
Source: The post is based on the article “Process to set up Sixteenth Finance Commission set to kick off soon” published in The Hindu on 31st January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Finance Commission?3 When was the last Finance Commission constituted?4 What will be the key challenges before the 16th Finance… Continue reading Process to set up Sixteenth Finance Commission set to kick off soon
In NREGA reforms, prioritise the worker and her dues
Source– The post is based on the article “In NREGA reforms, prioritise the worker and her dues” published in The Hindu on 30th January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance– Schemes for employment generation News– The article explains the issues with MGNREGA. It suggests the reforms needed for the scheme. What are the… Continue reading In NREGA reforms, prioritise the worker and her dues
Revisit the tax treatment of tobacco products
Source– The post is based on the article “Revisit the tax treatment of tobacco products” published in The Hindu on 30th January 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and mobilisation of resources Relevance– Taxation of products that generates negative externalities News– The article explains issues with taxation structure on tobacco products In 2017, the economic burden… Continue reading Revisit the tax treatment of tobacco products
India’s call to modify the Indus Waters Treaty
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s call to modify the Indus Waters Treaty” published in The Hindu on 30th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Indus Water Treaty?3 What are Pakistan’s objections over the Kishenganga and Ratle projects?4 Why has India sent notice to Pakistan? What is the… Continue reading India’s call to modify the Indus Waters Treaty
Student enrolments went up by 7.5% in 2020-21, All India Survey on Higher Education data show
Source: The post is based on the following articles: “Ministry of Education releases All India Survey on Higher Education(AISHE) 2020-2021” published in PIB on 29th January 2023 “Student enrolments went up by 7.5% in 2020-21, All India Survey on Higher Education data show” published in The Hindu on 30th January 2023 What is the News?… Continue reading Student enrolments went up by 7.5% in 2020-21, All India Survey on Higher Education data show
Warning bells – India’s regulatory framework must infuse confidence in investors, savers
Source: The post is based on the article “Warning bells – India’s regulatory framework must infuse confidence in investors, savers” published in The Hindu on 30th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About India’s regulatory environment. News: The latest stock… Continue reading Warning bells – India’s regulatory framework must infuse confidence in investors, savers
