Source: The post is based on the article “Chhattisgarh gets Centre’s nod for World Bank funded school project” published in The Hindu on 7th July 2022. What is the News? The Chhattisgarh Government has received an in-principle nod from the Centre to go ahead with a $300 million school education project the State is negotiating… Continue reading Chhattisgarh gets Centre’s nod for World Bank funded school project
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Dragon Fruit: Centre to promote dragon fruit cultivation in 50,000 hectares
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre to promote dragon fruit cultivation in 50,000 hectares” published in The Hindu on 8th July 2022 What is the News? The Government of India has decided to promote the cultivation of dragon fruit, known as a “super fruit” for its health benefits. At present, Dragon fruit… Continue reading Dragon Fruit: Centre to promote dragon fruit cultivation in 50,000 hectares
Bharat NCAP: The proposal for an India-specific norm for assessing vehicular safety in collision
Source: The post is based on the article “The proposal for an India-specific norm for assessing vehicular safety in collision” published in “The Hindu” on 8th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of NCAP?3 What is Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat-NCAP)?4 What is the process of Bharat NCAP?5 What is the benefit… Continue reading Bharat NCAP: The proposal for an India-specific norm for assessing vehicular safety in collision
Mental health issues of LGBTQIA++ community: A community and a health issue of concern
Source: The post is based on the article “A community and a health issue of concern” published in “The Hindu” on 8th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: To understand the mental health issues of LGBTQIA++ community. News: Recently Pride month (June) has been celebrated… Continue reading Mental health issues of LGBTQIA++ community: A community and a health issue of concern
Just Fine – On amending environmental laws
Source: This post is created based on the article “Just Fine – On amending environmental laws” published in The Hindu on 8th July 2022. Syllabus: GS Paper 3 – Indian Environment – Environment Degradation and Protection News: Union Environment Ministry has proposed an amendment to the sections of key environmental legislation. Read: Government’s Proposal to… Continue reading Just Fine – On amending environmental laws
Understanding the all-time high in India’s trade deficit
Source: The post is based on the article “Understanding the all-time high in India’s trade deficit” published in The Hindu on 7th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is driving up imports and denting exports in India?3 Reason for Slowdown in Exports4 What will be the trade trajectory of India in the coming… Continue reading Understanding the all-time high in India’s trade deficit
Hate crime, punishment
Source: The post is based on an article “Hate crime, punishment” published in the “The Hindu” on 7th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Important Provisions of the Constitution of India Relevance: Fundamental Right to freedom of speech and expression vs Hate Speech News: In recent, Umesh Kolhe, a chemist working in Amravati, Maharashtra, and Kanhaiya… Continue reading Hate crime, punishment
A ‘no’ to pharma freebies, a ‘yes’ for public good
Source: The post is based on an article “A ‘no’ to pharma freebies, a ‘yes’ for public good” published in the “The Hindu’ on 7th July 2022. Syllabus: GS2 Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Relevance: Freebies in Pharma Sector News: Recently, a bench of the… Continue reading A ‘no’ to pharma freebies, a ‘yes’ for public good
Words from Bandung to relive in Bali and Delhi
Source: The post is based on an article “Words from Bandung to relive in Bali and Delhi” published in the “The Hindu” on 7th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 International Relations; Bilateral Relations, Multilateral Organization Relevance: Rule based International Order; News: In the last month, the BRICS Summit, the G-7 summit, and the North Atlantic… Continue reading Words from Bandung to relive in Bali and Delhi
Taking stock of five years of GST
Source: The post is based on the article “Taking stock of five years of GST” published in “The Hindu” on 7th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, and growth. Relevance: To understand the impacts of GST on inflation. News: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) has completed five years in… Continue reading Taking stock of five years of GST
