Jeevan Pramaan: 25 lakh Central govt. pensioners receive digital life certificates

Source: The post is based on the article “25 lakh Central govt. pensioners receive digital life certificates” published in The Hindu on 22nd November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Jeevan Pramaan?3 How is Jeevan Pramaan different from a traditional life certificate?4 What is the change the government has brought in the issuance… Continue reading Jeevan Pramaan: 25 lakh Central govt. pensioners receive digital life certificates

Qatar signs world’s ‘longest’ gas supply deal with China

Source: The post is based on the article “Qatar signs world’s ‘longest’ gas supply deal with China” published in The Hindu on 22nd November 2022. What is the News? China has signed a landmark $60 billion agreement for purchases of liquefied natural gas from Qatar. What is the deal signed between Qatar and China on… Continue reading Qatar signs world’s ‘longest’ gas supply deal with China

Centre launches framework for safeguarding and protecting consumer interest from fake and deceptive reviews in e-commerce

Source: The post is based on the following articles:  “Centre launches framework for safeguarding and protecting consumer interest from fake and deceptive reviews in e-commerce” published in PIB on 21ST November 2022. “Centre sets standard for e-commerce reviews” published in The Hindu on 22nd November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Indian Standard… Continue reading Centre launches framework for safeguarding and protecting consumer interest from fake and deceptive reviews in e-commerce

Andaman & Nicobar’s first application for the Geographical Indication tag is for the Nicobari hodi craft

Source: The post is based on the article “Andaman & Nicobar’s first application for the Geographical Indication tag is for the Nicobari hodi craft” published in The Hindu on 21st November 2022. What is the News? Andaman & Nicobar Islands has filed an application, seeking the Geographical Indication(GI) tag for the Nicobari Hodi craft. This… Continue reading Andaman & Nicobar’s first application for the Geographical Indication tag is for the Nicobari hodi craft

Union Health Ministry rolls out country’s first suicide prevention policy

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Health Ministry rolls out country’s first suicide prevention policy” published in The Hindu on 22nd November 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced a National Suicide Prevention Strategy. About National Suicide Prevention Strategy National Suicide Prevention Strategy is a… Continue reading Union Health Ministry rolls out country’s first suicide prevention policy

The geoheritage value of Ram Setu

Source: The post is based on the article “The geoheritage value of Ram Setu” published in The Hindu on 22nd November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 3: Environmental Conservation. Relevance: About Ram Setu and Sethusamudram Ship Channel Project (SSCP). News: The Supreme Court gave the Centre four weeks’ time to file a response clarifying its stand on… Continue reading The geoheritage value of Ram Setu

Threat to federalism in agricultural education

Source– The post is based on the article “Threat to federalism in agricultural education” published in The Hindu on 20th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Issues and challenges pertaining to federal structure Relevance: Centre-state legislative relations News- The article explains the issues related to KUFOS judgement by Kerala High Court What is KUFOS judgement? It annulled… Continue reading Threat to federalism in agricultural education

A place for all refugees under India’s welfare umbrella

Source– The post is based on the article “A place for all refugees under India’s welfare umbrella” published in The Hindu on 20th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Mechanisms for protection of vulnerable sections. GS2- International relations Relevance: Protection of women refugees News- The article explains the need for protection of women refugees especially in the… Continue reading A place for all refugees under India’s welfare umbrella

Charting the economic journey ahead

Source– The post is based on the article “Charting the economic journey ahead” published in The Hindu on 20th November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and growth Relevance: Boosting the growth of economy News- The article explains the trends of economic growth in India. It also explains the steps that are needed to be taken… Continue reading Charting the economic journey ahead

Incremental win – COP-27 commits to compensation fund, but leaves important questions for later

Source: The post is based on the following articles “COP27: A lost opportunity” published in the Indian Express on 21st November 2022. “Incremental win – COP-27 commits to compensation fund, but leaves important questions for later” published in The Hindu on 21st November 2022. “Weather Shifts In Climate Talks” published in The Times of India… Continue reading Incremental win – COP-27 commits to compensation fund, but leaves important questions for later

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