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 What is the News? The National Payments Corp. of India (NPCI), has introduced an interchange fee of up to 1.1% on merchant UPI transactions made via prepaid payment instruments… Continue reading UPI transaction fee: Do prepaid cards, wallets stand to lose?
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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 What is the News? For the first time, scientists have reported evidence of the piezoelectric effect in liquids. What is the Piezoelectric effect? Piezoelectric Effect is the ability of… 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 What is the News? The Finance Ministry has publicly acknowledged the numerous challenges it is facing in its efforts to privatize public sector enterprises (PSEs) and raise funds through minority stake sales.… 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
India’s DPIs, catching the next wave
Source- The post is based on the article “India’s DPIs, catching the next wave” published in “The Hindu” on 30th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- e-governance Relevance– Digital India News– The article explains India’s digital public infrastructure. What are some facts about India’s digital public infrastructure? India’s digital public infrastructure or India Stack is a partnership… Continue reading India’s DPIs, catching the next wave
A hardhanded response that strikes at the root of rights
Source- The post is based on the article “A hardhanded response that strikes at the root of rights” published in “The Hindu” on 30th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance– Issues related to right of workers News– An estimated 19 lakh government and semi government employees have been on strike demanding that the government return… Continue reading A hardhanded response that strikes at the root of rights
Great Nicobar project will not evict tribes, says Centre
Source: The post is based on the article “Great Nicobar project will not evict tribes, says Centre” published in The Hindu on 29th March 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has said that displacement of tribal people will not be allowed to make room for the ₹72,000 crore Great Nicobar island… Continue reading Great Nicobar project will not evict tribes, says Centre
Centre lays down policy on cattle dehorning and castration as per animal cruelty Act
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre lays down policy on cattle dehorning & castration 63 years after implementation of animal cruelty Act” published in The Hindu on 29th March 2023 What is the News? The Central Government has notified the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Animal Husbandry Practices and Procedures) Rules, 2023.… Continue reading Centre lays down policy on cattle dehorning and castration as per animal cruelty Act
How to manage India’s solar PV waste problem?
Source: The post is based on the article “How to manage India’s solar PV waste problem?” published in The Hindu on 29th March 2023 What is the News? There has been a continuous push from policymakers in India to transition to a circular economy and to enable effective waste management. But waste management in the… Continue reading How to manage India’s solar PV waste problem?
Human life, above all: On the Rajasthan Right to Health Act and the stance of doctors
Source: The post is based on the article “Human life, above all: On the Rajasthan Right to Health Act and the stance of doctors” published in The Hindu on 30th March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to health. Relevance: About Rajasthan Right to Health Act, 2022. News: The… Continue reading Human life, above all: On the Rajasthan Right to Health Act and the stance of doctors
