Source: The post is based on the article “India plans new security testing for smartphones, crackdown on pre-installed apps” published in The Hindu on 15th March 2023 What is the News? The government of India plans to force smartphone makers to allow the removal of pre-installed apps and mandate screening of major operating system updates… Continue reading India plans new security testing for smartphones, crackdown on pre-installed apps
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OBC sub-categorisation panel is working without Socio Economic Caste Census data, Centre’s reply reveals
Source: The post is based on the article “OBC sub-categorisation panel is working without Socio Economic Caste Census data, Centre’s reply reveals” published in The Hindu on 15th March 2023 What is the News? Other Backward Classes (OBC) sub-categorisation panel have been working without the data from the last Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) conducted in… Continue reading OBC sub-categorisation panel is working without Socio Economic Caste Census data, Centre’s reply reveals
RBI has allowed banks from 18 countries to trade in rupee: government in Rajya Sabha
Source: The post is based on the article “RBI has allowed banks from 18 countries to trade in rupee: government in Rajya Sabha” published in The Hindu on 15th March 2023 What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has granted approvals to banks from 18 countries to open Special Rupee Vostro Accounts to… Continue reading RBI has allowed banks from 18 countries to trade in rupee: government in Rajya Sabha
A case for electricity public hearings that is the best of both worlds
Source– The post is based on the article “A case for electricity public hearings that is the best of both worlds” published in “The Hindu” on 15th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance– Issues related to electricity sector News– The central Electricity Regulatory Commissions (ERC) recently issued a public notice where it… Continue reading A case for electricity public hearings that is the best of both worlds
Why do landfills catch fire during summers?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why do landfills catch fire during summers?” published in The Hindu on 15th March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environmental pollution and degradation Relevance: measures needed to prevent landfill fires News: The Kochi landfill site caught fire earlier this month. This reminds the Indian cities to be prepared for… Continue reading Why do landfills catch fire during summers?
About legalising same-sex marriages: Inaction and intervention: On the handling of social issues
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Inaction and intervention: On the handling of social issues” published in The Hindu on 15th March 2023. “Express View on Centre’s affidavit on same-sex marriage” published in the Indian Express on 15th March 2023. “Three Problems With GoI’s View On Same-Sex Marriage” published in The Times of India… Continue reading About legalising same-sex marriages: Inaction and intervention: On the handling of social issues
Same-sex marriages can rock societal values: Centre
Source: The post is based on the article “Same-sex marriages can rock societal values: Centre” published in The Hindu on 12th March 2023. What is the News? The government has recently said in the Supreme Court that same-sex marriages can hamper societal values. About the case The SC has received petitions to allow solemnisation of same-sex marriage… Continue reading Same-sex marriages can rock societal values: Centre
A resilient India, but growth pangs for China
Source- The post is based on the article “A resilient India, but growth pangs for China” published in “The Hindu” on 14th March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economic Growth and development Relevance– Issues related to big data News– The Chinese government has projected a growth target of around 5% in 2023. It is lower than that… Continue reading A resilient India, but growth pangs for China
246 vultures spotted in first-ever synchronized survey in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka
Source: The post is based on the article “246 vultures spotted in first-ever synchronized survey in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka” published in The Hindu on 14th March 2023 What is the News? The Kerala Forest and Wildlife department along with its counterparts in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka has conducted the first ever synchronized vulture… Continue reading 246 vultures spotted in first-ever synchronized survey in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka
India remains biggest arms importer between 2018-22 despite drop in overall imports
Source: The post is based on the article “India remains biggest arms importer between 2018-22 despite drop in overall imports” published in The Hindu on 14th March 2023 What is the News? Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has released a report titled “Trends in International Arms Transfers 2022”. What are the key findings of… Continue reading India remains biggest arms importer between 2018-22 despite drop in overall imports
