Source: The post is based on the article “The NPT is beginning to look shaky” published in The Hindu on 3rd September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Relevance: About the present state of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) Treaty. News: Recently, the Tenth Review… Continue reading The NPT is beginning to look shaky
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India’s cyber infrastructure needs more than patches
Source: This post is created based on the article “India’s cyber infrastructure needs more than patches”, published in The Hindu on 3rd September 2022. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Cybersecurity Context: Cybercrime is increasing with the increased use of information and communication technology (ICT). However, the capacity of enforcement agencies to investigate cybercrime remains… Continue reading India’s cyber infrastructure needs more than patches
Vostok-2022 commences in Russia with India, China participating
Source: The post is based on the article “Vostok-2022 commences in Russia with India, China participating” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2022. What is the News? An Indian Army contingent comprising troops from Gorkha Rifles is participating in the multilateral strategic and command exercise ‘Vostok-2022’ in Russia. What is Exercise Vostok? It is… Continue reading Vostok-2022 commences in Russia with India, China participating
UGC proposes clustering of colleges for multidisciplinary learning
Source: The post is based on the article “UGC proposes clustering of colleges for multidisciplinary learning” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2022. What is the News? University Grants Commission(UGC) will make public its “Guidelines for Transforming Higher Educational Institutions into Multidisciplinary Institutions”. What are the key features of the guidelines? Currently, colleges are… Continue reading UGC proposes clustering of colleges for multidisciplinary learning
Karnataka iron ore mining | Why has the Supreme Court relaxed a decade-old ban?
Source: The post is based on the article “Karnataka iron ore mining | Why has the Supreme Court relaxed a decade-old ban?” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Background of Iron ore Mining in Karnataka3 How does e-auction work?4 What was the problem with this e-auction?5 What did… Continue reading Karnataka iron ore mining | Why has the Supreme Court relaxed a decade-old ban?
Crime Multi Agency Centre (Cri-MAC) Portal: Seven States cold to Centre’s crime portal
Source: The post is based on the article “Seven States cold to Centre’s crime portal” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2022. What is the News? At least seven States and one Union Territory have not uploaded a single alert on the Crime Multi Agency Centre(Cri-MAC) portal since it was launched in March 2020.… Continue reading Crime Multi Agency Centre (Cri-MAC) Portal: Seven States cold to Centre’s crime portal
Academia, research and the glass ceiling in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Academia, research and the glass ceiling in India” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. Relevance: About the glass ceiling of women News: Gender inequality and discrimination in academia relating to… Continue reading Academia, research and the glass ceiling in India
Effecting the ban on single-use plastics
Source: The post is based on the article “Effecting the ban on single-use plastics” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Pollution. Relevance: About the ban on SUPs(single-use plastics). News: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021. Since July… Continue reading Effecting the ban on single-use plastics
About the Crime in India report: A revert to the mean
Source: The post is based on the article “A revert to the mean – Increase in violent crimes, suicides in 2021 points to indirect consequences of pandemic” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Criminal Justice System. Relevance: About the recent findings of the Crime in India report. News: According to… Continue reading About the Crime in India report: A revert to the mean
Delhi Police first force to make forensic probe mandatory
Source: The post is based on the article “Delhi Police first force to make forensic probe mandatory” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2022. What is the News? Delhi Police has become the first police force in the country to make collection of forensic evidence mandatory in crimes punishable by more than six years. Why… Continue reading Delhi Police first force to make forensic probe mandatory
