The significance of the Bali G-20 summit

Source: The post is based on the article “The significance of the Bali G-20 summit” published in The Hindu on 15th November 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is G20?3 What is the agenda of the 17th G20 Summit?4 What makes this G-20 different from others? What is the News? The 17th annual summit… Continue reading The significance of the Bali G-20 summit

Forced conversions may ultimately affect national security, freedom of religion, Supreme Court tells Centre

Source: The post is based on the article “Forced conversions may ultimately affect national security, freedom of religion, Supreme Court tells Centre” published in The Hindu on 15th November 2022 What is the News? The Supreme Court has observed that forced conversion is a “very serious issue” that affects the security of the nation and… Continue reading Forced conversions may ultimately affect national security, freedom of religion, Supreme Court tells Centre

Financing India’s infrastructure: India has to invest $55 billion p.a. in urban infra to meet needs of growing population: World Bank report

Source: The post is based on the article “India has to invest $55 billion p.a. in urban infra to meet needs of growing population: World Bank report” published in The Hindu on 15th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Why India needs to finance India’s Infrastructure?3 What are the key findings about financing India’s Infrastructure projects?4 What… Continue reading Financing India’s infrastructure: India has to invest $55 billion p.a. in urban infra to meet needs of growing population: World Bank report

Projects to track small fishing vessels along India’s coast makes progress

Source: The post is based on the article “Projects to track small fishing vessels along India’s coast makes progress” published in The Hindu on 15th November 2022 What is the News? As part of coastal security measures instituted post-26/11 Mumbai attacks the Indian government has instituted a project to install transponders on small fishing vessels… Continue reading Projects to track small fishing vessels along India’s coast makes progress

Bilateral trade with India doubled to $2 billion in the past two years, says Ambassador of Norway

Source: The post is based on the article “Bilateral trade with India doubled to $2 billion in the past two years, says Ambassador of Norway” published in The Hindu on 15th November 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the present status of bilateral trade between India and Norway?3 What will be the future of Norway’s investment in… Continue reading Bilateral trade with India doubled to $2 billion in the past two years, says Ambassador of Norway

Preserving the precious: On ground water use

Source– The post is based on the article “Preserving the precious: On ground water use ” published in The Hindu on 14th November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance: Groundwater conservation related News– The article explains the issues related to management of groundwater. Contents1 What do the facts reveal?2 What are the Regional consumption trends?3 What… Continue reading Preserving the precious: On ground water use

Behind the smokescreen around private climate finance

Source– The post is based on the article “Behind the smokescreen around private climate finance” published in The Hindu on 14th November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance: Climate change News- The article explains the issues related to climate finance. Contents1 What are the main points emphasised by developed countries on climate finance?2 What are the… Continue reading Behind the smokescreen around private climate finance

Miniature dhows from Beypore make their way to Qatar World Cup

Source: The post is based on the article “Miniature dhows from Beypore make their way to Qatar World Cup” published in The Hindu on 12th November 2022 What is the News? Kerala’s own Beypore Uru (yacht made of wood and coir) is all set to be a part of FIFA World Cup 2022. Note: Beypore… Continue reading Miniature dhows from Beypore make their way to Qatar World Cup

Shabd Shala Initiative: Finding Indian language equivalents for selfie, drones…

Source: The post is based on the article “Finding Indian language equivalents for selfie, drones” published in The Hindu on 14th November 2022. What is the News? The Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology(CSTT) will soon launch the ‘Shabd Shala’ initiative. What is the Shabd Shala Initiative? Shabd Shala is a website which will invite… Continue reading Shabd Shala Initiative: Finding Indian language equivalents for selfie, drones…

General Network Access: Regulatory loopholes may end up favouring bigger players: Experts

Source: The post is based on the article “Regulatory loopholes may end up favouring bigger players: Experts” published in The Hindu on 14th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is General Network Access(GNA)?3 What are the benefits of the General Network Access(GNA) regulatory framework?4 What are the issues with the GNA framework now?… Continue reading General Network Access: Regulatory loopholes may end up favouring bigger players: Experts

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