India’s G20 presidency and food security

Source– The post is based on the article “India’s G20 presidency and food security” published in The Hindu on 8th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to poverty and hunger. Important international institutions. News- The article explains the issue of food security across the world. It also talks about India’s journey in achieving food-surplus status.… Continue reading India’s G20 presidency and food security

Electoral Bond scheme amended, sale from tomorrow

Source: The post is based on the article “Electoral Bond scheme amended, sale from tomorrow” published in The Hindu on 8th November 2022.  What is the News? The Government of India has notified several changes to the Electoral Bond Scheme. What is the Electoral Bond Scheme? Click Here to read What are the changes being… Continue reading Electoral Bond scheme amended, sale from tomorrow

COP27 | We’re on a highway to climate hell, U.N.’s Guterres warns

Source: The post is based on the article “COP27 | We’re on a highway to climate hell, U.N.’s Guterres warns” published in The Hindu on 8th November 2022.  What is the News? The United Nations(UN) Secretary-General addressed the world leaders at the opening of the COP27 UN climate summit in Egypt. What are the key… Continue reading COP27 | We’re on a highway to climate hell, U.N.’s Guterres warns

Supreme Court, in a majority verdict, upholds constitutional validity of EWS quota

Supreme Court, in a majority verdict, upholds constitutional validity of EWS quotaSource: The post is based on the following articles:  “Supreme Court, in a majority verdict, upholds constitutional validity of EWS quota” published in The Hindu on 8th November 2022.  “Reservation policy cannot stay for indefinite period, says Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on… Continue reading Supreme Court, in a majority verdict, upholds constitutional validity of EWS quota

Explained | The Uniform Civil Code

Source– The post is based on the article “Explained | The Uniform Civil Code” published in The Hindu on 7th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Significant provisions of Indian constitution Relevance– Secularism and related issues News- The article explains the Uniform Civil Code. Contents1 What is Uniform Civil Code?2 What do the debates of constituent assembly… Continue reading Explained | The Uniform Civil Code

Helicopter accidents in October point to broader concerns

Source: The post is based on an article “Helicopter accidents in October point to broader concerns” published in The Hindu on 7th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3- Infrastructure Relevance: helicopter accidents In India News: There has been increase in the helicopter accidents in India. According to a report, between 1990 and 2019, more than 150 people lost their lives… Continue reading Helicopter accidents in October point to broader concerns

COP27 | U.N. climate talks open in Egypt, climate compensation on agenda for first time

Source: The post is based on the article “COP27 | U.N. climate talks open in Egypt, climate compensation on agenda for first time” published in The Hindu on 7th November 2022.  What is the News? Countries have agreed to discuss providing financial support to address Loss and Damage caused by climate change at the 27th… Continue reading COP27 | U.N. climate talks open in Egypt, climate compensation on agenda for first time

All employees can opt for EPFO pension scheme: Supreme Court

Source: The post is based on the following articles:  – “All employees can opt for EPFO pension scheme: Supreme Court ” published in The Hindu on 5th November 2022.  – “Centre, employees for detailed study of EPFO case verdict” published in The Hindu on 5th November 2022.  Contents1 What is the News?2 What is EPFO… Continue reading All employees can opt for EPFO pension scheme: Supreme Court

Apis karinjodian: New honeybee species, endemic to Western Ghats, found

Source: The post is based on the article “New honeybee species, endemic to Western Ghats, found” published in The Hindu on 7th November 2022.  What is the News? A new species of endemic Honeybee has been discovered in the Western Ghats. It has been named Apis karinjodian and given the common name Indian Black Honeybee.… Continue reading Apis karinjodian: New honeybee species, endemic to Western Ghats, found

ISRO’s RISAT-2 satellite makes re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere

Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO’s RISAT-2 satellite makes re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere” published in The Hindu on 4th November 2022.  What is the News? ISRO’s RISAT-2 satellite has made an uncontrolled re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere. What is RISAT-2? RISAT-2 or Radar Imaging Satellite-2 was launched in 2009 by PSLV-C12 launch… Continue reading ISRO’s RISAT-2 satellite makes re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere

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