Source: The post is based on the article “India accounts for 52% of world’s new leprosy patients, says Union Health Minister” published in The Hindu on 17th February 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has launched the National Strategic Plan and Roadmap for Leprosy 2023-2027. The aim of the Plan is to… Continue reading India accounts for 52% of world’s new leprosy patients, says Union Health Minister
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Deep sea fish conservation must not go adrift
Source– The post is based on the article “Deep sea fish conservation must not go adrift” published in The Hindu on 17th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Environment Relevance: Conservation related issues News- The article explains the need of deep sea fish conservation. What is the judgement of SC on fishing in the high seas?… Continue reading Deep sea fish conservation must not go adrift
Reigning over the capital, from above
Source– The post is based on the article “Reigning over the capital, from above” published in The Hindu on 16th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein. Relevance– Municipal governance News– It has been more than a month since the election results to the Delhi Municipal… Continue reading Reigning over the capital, from above
India’s Sri Lankan refugees need fair consideration
Source– The post is based on the article “India’s Sri Lankan refugees need fair consideration” published in The Hindu on 16th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance– Issues related to refugees News– The article explains the issues of Tamil refugees in India What is the status of Tamil refugees and policy priorities of the… Continue reading India’s Sri Lankan refugees need fair consideration
A manifesto for tackling the silent pandemic of AMR
Source– The post is based on the article “A manifesto for tackling the silent pandemic of AMR” published in The Hindu on 16th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance– Various diseases and treatments News– As the current G-20 president, and as a vulnerable country, India has a key role in ensuring that AMR… Continue reading A manifesto for tackling the silent pandemic of AMR
Post-retirement appointments: a danger to judicial independence
Source– The post is based on the article “Post-retirement appointments: a danger to judicial independence” published in The Hindu on 16th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Judiciary Relevance– Appointment of judges News– Justice S. Abdul Nazeer has been appointed Governor of Andhra Pradesh Within a month of retiring from the Supreme Court of India. Since 2014,… Continue reading Post-retirement appointments: a danger to judicial independence
Explained | Taxing windfall profits of oil companies
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Taxing windfall profits of oil companies” published in The Hindu on 16th February 2023 What is the News? The Union government has hiked the windfall profit tax levied on domestically-produced crude oil as well as on the export of diesel and aviation turbine fuel(ATF). What… Continue reading Explained | Taxing windfall profits of oil companies
With an eye on China, Union Cabinet clears 7 ITBP battalions
Source: The post is based on the article “With an eye on China, Union Cabinet clears 7 ITBP battalions” published in The Hindu on 16th February 2023 What is the News? Cabinet Committee on Security(CCS) has approved the raising of seven new battalions of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police(ITBP) force. What is the Indo-Tibetan Border Police… Continue reading With an eye on China, Union Cabinet clears 7 ITBP battalions
China must take a haircut on its loans to poor countries, says India’s G20 Sherpa
Source: The post is based on the article “China must take a haircut on its loans to poor countries, says India’s G20 Sherpa” published in The Hindu on 16th February 2023. What is the News? India’s G20 Sherpa has said that China must agree to take a haircut on its loans to poor countries and… Continue reading China must take a haircut on its loans to poor countries, says India’s G20 Sherpa
Shaping a more disabled-friendly digital ecosystem
Source– The post is based on the article “Shaping a more disabled-friendly digital ecosystem” published in The Hindu on 15th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population Relevance– Issues related to persons with disability News– The article explains the issue of accessibility of digital space for persons with disabilities. What are some statistics… Continue reading Shaping a more disabled-friendly digital ecosystem
