A chilling remark and the ‘price to pay’

Source– The post is based on the article “A chilling remark and the ‘price to pay’” published in The Hindu on 25th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2-Polity Relevance: Importance of freedom in democracy News-  The Union Law Minister  to label retired judges who question “state policies” as being “anti-India” elements. It is a flawed understanding of concepts… Continue reading A chilling remark and the ‘price to pay’

ICMR releases ethical guidelines for AI usage in healthcare

Source: The post is based on the article “ICMR releases ethical guidelines for AI usage in healthcare” published in The Hindu on 25th March 2023. What is the news? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released the country’s first “Ethical Guidelines for Application of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Research and Healthcare”. About the Guidelines The guidelines include sections… Continue reading ICMR releases ethical guidelines for AI usage in healthcare

Supreme Court changes stand; now mere membership of a banned outfit is a crime under UAPA

Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court changes stand; now mere membership of a banned outfit is a crime under UAPA” published in The Hindu on 24th March 2023 What is the News?  The Supreme Court has ruled that even a mere membership of a banned association is sufficient to constitute an… Continue reading Supreme Court changes stand; now mere membership of a banned outfit is a crime under UAPA

India failed to create positive impression among businesses moving away from China, says House panel report

Source: The post is based on the article “India failed to create positive impression among businesses moving away from China, says House panel report” published in The Hindu on 25th March 2023 What is the News? A Parliamentary Panel on Commerce in its report has said that India has not been able to create a… Continue reading India failed to create positive impression among businesses moving away from China, says House panel report

Parliamentary panel recommends new law to define power, functions of CBI

Source: The post is based on the article “Parliamentary panel recommends new law to define power, functions of CBI” published in The Hindu on 25th March 2023 What is the News? The Parliamentary standing committee on personnel, public grievances, law and justice has submitted its recommendations on the Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI). What is the… Continue reading Parliamentary panel recommends new law to define power, functions of CBI

Is India in the grip of a ‘stray dog’ crisis?

Source- The post is based on the article “‘Is India in the grip of a ‘stray dog’ crisis?” published in “The Hindu” on 24th March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Government policies and interventions Relevance– Issues related to animal protection News– In recent weeks, there have been many attacks by stray dogs on people, especially children. Are… Continue reading Is India in the grip of a ‘stray dog’ crisis?

India’s push for semiconductors

Source- The post is based on the article “India’s push for semiconductors” published in the “The Hindu” on 24th March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance– Manufacturing sector News– The Union Government has disbursed around ₹1,645 crore in performance linkedincentives (PLI) for electronics manufacturers so far, as part of its efforts to bring in more of… Continue reading India’s push for semiconductors

IPCC AR6 synthesis report: A climate change survival guide to act on

Source: The post is based on the article “A climate change survival guide to act on” published in The Hindu on 24th March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About IPCC AR6 synthesis report. News: Recently, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its Synthesis Report for the Sixth Assessment Cycle. What is a Synthesis Report? Must… Continue reading IPCC AR6 synthesis report: A climate change survival guide to act on

Does Rahul Gandhi stand disqualified as an MP following his conviction?

Source: The post is based on the following articles: –  “Does Rahul Gandhi stand disqualified as an MP following his conviction?” published in The Hindu on 24th March 2023 – “Rahul Gandhi has been convicted, but what happens to his MP status? Here’s what the law says” published in Indian Express on 24th March 2023… Continue reading Does Rahul Gandhi stand disqualified as an MP following his conviction?

Stolen Chola-era Hanuman idol brought back to India

Source: The post is based on the article “Stolen Chola-era Hanuman idol brought back to India” published in The Hindu on 24th March 2023 What is the News? A rare variety bronze idol of Hanuman which was stolen from a Chola-era temple in Ariyalur district a decade ago and auctioned in Australia was finally retrieved… Continue reading Stolen Chola-era Hanuman idol brought back to India

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