Scientists discover new species of black corals near the Great Barrier Reef

Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists discover new species of black corals near the Great Barrier Reef” published in The Hindu on 27th November 2022. What is the News? Researchers at Smithsonian Institution, Washington have discovered five new species of black corals living as deep as 2,500 feet (760 metres) below the… Continue reading Scientists discover new species of black corals near the Great Barrier Reef

Shifts unexplained – System of shuffling High Court judges without consent needs reconsideration

Source: The post is based on the article “Shifts unexplained – System of shuffling High Court judges without consent needs reconsideration” published in The Hindu on 28th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary. Relevance: About transferring the judges of High Courts. News: A recent round of transfers… Continue reading Shifts unexplained – System of shuffling High Court judges without consent needs reconsideration

The Constitution of India deserves better

Source– The post is based on the article “Constitution Day: A rare, enduring document” published in The India Express and “The Constitution of India deserves better” published in The Hindu on 26th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Indian Constitution Relevance: Making of Indian constitution News- The article explains the basic facts about evolution and present working… Continue reading The Constitution of India deserves better

COP27 and the ambiguity about responsibility

Source– The post is based on the article “COP27 and the ambiguity about responsibility” published in The Hindu on 26th November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Environmental degradation Relevance: Climate change News- The article explains the issues related to the climate finance and Loss and Damage provisions. Contents1 What is Loss and Damage agenda for developing countries?2… Continue reading COP27 and the ambiguity about responsibility

Indians received the biggest share of U.K. work visas: report

Source: The post is based on the article “Indians received the biggest share of U.K. work visas: report” published in The Hindu on 26th November. What is the News? According to the British High Commission in India, Indian nationals continued to be the top nationality to be granted ‘worker’ visas from the UK. Increased mobility… Continue reading Indians received the biggest share of U.K. work visas: report

Government forms panel to look into MGNREGA’s efficacy

Source: The post is based on the article “Government forms panel to look into MGNREGA’s efficacy” published in The Hindu on 26th November. What is the News? The Government of India has constituted a committee to review the implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme. About the Committee to review… Continue reading Government forms panel to look into MGNREGA’s efficacy

States ask Centre to curb its cess habit at pre-budget meeting

Source: The post is based on the article “States ask Centre to curb its cess habit at pre-budget meeting” published in The Hindu on 26th November. What is the News? The Finance ministers of states and union territories held their pre-Budget meeting with the Union Finance Minister.  What are the issues raised by the States… Continue reading States ask Centre to curb its cess habit at pre-budget meeting

A word of advice on OTT and the draft Telecom Bill

Source– The post is based on the article “A word of advice on OTT and the draft Telecom Bill” published in The Hindu on 25th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Parliament and state legislatures Relevance: Bills and Acts of the Parliament News- The article explains the issues related to inclusion of OTT communication services within the… Continue reading A word of advice on OTT and the draft Telecom Bill

India-Australia trade pact’s ratification is good, but staying competitive is critical

Source– The post is based on the article “India-Australia trade pact’s ratification is good, but staying competitive is critical” published in The Hindu on 25th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance: India-Australia trade and economic relations News- The article explains the recently concluded free trade agreement between India and Australia. What are… Continue reading India-Australia trade pact’s ratification is good, but staying competitive is critical

Disquiet in Northeast

Source: This post is created based on the article “Disquiet in Northeast” published in The Hindu on 25th November 2022. Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure News: The boundary dispute between Meghalaya and Assam has resurfaced after the killing of five villagers from Meghalaya by Assam forest guards.… Continue reading Disquiet in Northeast

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