Source: The post is based on the article “50% mangroves in India to vanish by 2070: Study” published in The Hindu on 19th November 2022 What is the News? A study was conducted on the condition of mangroves in India by Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences(BSIP). What are the key findings of the study? Impact… Continue reading 50% mangroves in India to vanish by 2070: Study
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Draft digital data protection Bill tabled for comments
Source: The post is based on the following articles: a) “Draft digital data protection Bill tabled for comments” published in The Hindu on 19th November 2022 b) “Draft digital personal data protection bill: Govt exemptions ‘vague’, little regulator independence, say experts” published in Indian Express on 19th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 About… Continue reading Draft digital data protection Bill tabled for comments
Weighing in on PMGKAY, the free grains scheme
Source– The post is based on the article “Weighing in on PMGKAY, the free grains scheme” published in The Hindu on 18th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Welfare Schemes Relevance: Implementation of schemes News- The article explains the issue related to welfare schemes. Contents1 What are the provisions of PMGKAY?2 What are the reasons for extending… Continue reading Weighing in on PMGKAY, the free grains scheme
Opaque political financing could cost democracy dear
Source– The post is based on the article “Opaque political financing could cost democracy dear” published in The Hindu on 18th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2-Polity Relevance: Electoral Bonds News- The article explains the issue related to political financing. Contents1 What is the issue all about?2 What is the role of political financing in political competition?3… Continue reading Opaque political financing could cost democracy dear
Rhino horns trafficked with impunity: report
Source: The post is based on the article “Rhino horns trafficked with impunity: report” published in The Hindu on 17th November 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the report?3 What are the recommendations given by the report?4 What is the Wildlife Justice Commission? What is the News? The Wildlife… Continue reading Rhino horns trafficked with impunity: report
This unseating of vice chancellors is faulty
Source– The post is based on the article “This unseating of vice chancellors is faulty” published in The Hindu on 17th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2 – Polity Relevance: Centre-state ralations News- The article explains the issue related to appointment of vice chancellors of University. Contents1 What is this issue all about?2 What is the core… Continue reading This unseating of vice chancellors is faulty
Moscow Format: India takes part in Moscow talks on forming ‘inclusive government’ in Afghanistan
Source: The post is based on the article “India takes part in Moscow talks on forming ‘inclusive government’ in Afghanistan” published in The Hindu on 17th November 2022 What is the News? India participated in the fourth meeting of the Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan held in Moscow, Russia. What is Moscow Format? Moscow format… Continue reading Moscow Format: India takes part in Moscow talks on forming ‘inclusive government’ in Afghanistan
India deploys new docks, upgrades speedboats for Pangong Tso patrol
Source: The post is based on the article “India deploys new docks, upgrades speedboats for Pangong Tso patrol” published in The Hindu on 17th November 2022 What is the News? The Indian Army has deployed new landing docks and speedboats for patrolling on the Pangong Tso in eastern Ladakh, matching the Chinese deployments on the… Continue reading India deploys new docks, upgrades speedboats for Pangong Tso patrol
India, China, Brazil, South Africa oppose ‘carbon border tax’
Source: The post is based on the article “India, China, Brazil, South Africa oppose ‘carbon border tax’” published in The Hindu on 17th November 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Carbon Border Adjustment Tax?3 What is the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?4 How will this impact India?5 What were developing countries’ views… Continue reading India, China, Brazil, South Africa oppose ‘carbon border tax’
War causing immense human suffering: G20 declaration
Source: The post is based on the article “War causing immense human suffering: G20 declaration” published in The Hindu on 17th November 2022 What is the News? The G20 Bali Declaration was finally adopted by consensus even though it failed to overcome serious differences over the Russia-Ukraine war. What are the key highlights of the… Continue reading War causing immense human suffering: G20 declaration
