Govt. introduces Aquaculture Bill amid din in Lok Sabha

Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. introduces Aquaculture Bill amid din in Lok Sabha” published in The Hindu on 6th April 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has introduced the Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023. What is the purpose of the Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023? The… Continue reading Govt. introduces Aquaculture Bill amid din in Lok Sabha

Lumpy skin disease led to stagnation in milk production: Centre

Source: The post is based on the article “Lumpy skin disease led to stagnation in milk production: Centre” published in The Hindu on 6th April 2023 What is the News? The Central Government is foreseeing a slow growth in milk production and a possible scarcity of ghee and butter as an impact of the lumpy… Continue reading Lumpy skin disease led to stagnation in milk production: Centre

IFC to stop funding new coal-powered electricity projects

Source: The post is based on the article “IFC to stop funding new coal-powered electricity projects” published in The Hindu on 6th April 2023 What is the News? The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced that it will not support investments in new coal projects. What is International Finance Corporation(IFC)? IFC was established in 1956… Continue reading IFC to stop funding new coal-powered electricity projects

Himalayan plunder: How hydropower projects in the hills have increased disasters there

Source: The post is based on the article “Himalayan plunder: How hydropower projects in the hills have increased disasters there” published in The Hindu on 6th April 2023 What is the News? There has been an increase in hydro projects in the Himalayas despite the fact that they are prone to landslides and earthquakes. About… Continue reading Himalayan plunder: How hydropower projects in the hills have increased disasters there

We need reforms that’ll ensure justice prevails

Source– The post is based on the article “We need reforms that’ll ensure justice prevails” published in the “The Hindu” on 5th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Judiciary. GS3- Security Relevance– Issues related to criminal justice system, and law & order News– The India Justice Report of 2022 was recently released by Tata Trusts. What are… Continue reading We need reforms that’ll ensure justice prevails

The obstacles against humane policing

Source– The post is based on the article “The obstacles against humane policing” published in “The Hindu” on 6th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance– Issues related to policing News– The serious complaint of human rights violation recently against an IPS officer in Ambasamudram in south Tamil Nadu. How is policing behaviour across the different… Continue reading The obstacles against humane policing

The takeaways from the UN World Water Conference

Source– The post is based on the article “The takeaways from the UN World Water Conference” published in the “The Hindu” on 5th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Global groupings and agreements. GS1- Economic geography Relevance– Issues related to water management at domestic and international level News– Recently, the World Water Conference that was convened by… Continue reading The takeaways from the UN World Water Conference

The NPCI’s new circular on levy charges

Source: The post is based on the article “The NPCI’s new circular on levy charges” published in The Hindu on 6th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economy Relevance: About Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) News: The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) last week issued a circular to banks directing to levy charges up to 1.1% on… Continue reading The NPCI’s new circular on levy charges

Prosopis chilensis: Triple trouble for Gulf of Mannar islands, study finds

Source: The post is based on the article “Triple trouble for Gulf of Mannar islands, study finds” published in The Hindu on 3rd April 2023. What is the News? According to an avian distribution study, Prosopis chilensis, an alien invasive plant is threatening to pulverise native vegetation across 21 islands in the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve (GoMBR).… Continue reading Prosopis chilensis: Triple trouble for Gulf of Mannar islands, study finds

India Justice Report 2022 | Judge vacancies remain endemic

Source: The post is based on the article “India Justice Report 2022 | Judge vacancies remain endemic” published in The Hindu on 5th April 2023 What is the News? The third India Justice Report, 2022 has been released. What is the India Justice Report? India Justice Report is an initiative undertaken by Tata Trusts in… Continue reading India Justice Report 2022 | Judge vacancies remain endemic

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