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. What is the News? Recently, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission(CERC) released a draft proposal to facilitate a regulatory framework for General Network Access(GNA). Alongside, CERC has also released new connectivity… Continue reading General Network Access: Regulatory loopholes may end up favouring bigger players: Experts

IUU fishing: Extra-regional fishing fleets present in Indian Ocean: Navy

Source: The post is based on the article “Extra-regional fishing fleets present in Indian Ocean: Navy” published in The Hindu on 14th November 2022. What is the News? According to the Indian Navy, as many as 392 reported incidents of Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing were monitored in 2021 compared to 379 in 2020… Continue reading IUU fishing: Extra-regional fishing fleets present in Indian Ocean: Navy

The strange case of the Indian skimmer

Source: The post is based on the article “The strange case of the Indian skimmer” published in The Hindu on 14th November 2022 What is the News? Recently, Indian skimmer was seen in huge flocks during winter in Coringa wildlife sanctuary (Kakinada). What is an Indian Skimmer? Indian skimmer or Indian scissors-bill (Rynchops albicollis) is… Continue reading The strange case of the Indian skimmer

Global Dashboard for Vaccine Equity: Explained | Can vaccine distribution be made fairer?

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Can vaccine distribution be made fairer?” published in The Hindu on 14th November 2022 What is the News? The Global Dashboard for Vaccine Equity has recently been released. What is the Global Dashboard for Vaccine Equity? Global Dashboard for Vaccine Equity is a joint effort… Continue reading Global Dashboard for Vaccine Equity: Explained | Can vaccine distribution be made fairer?

Research first: On the UGC move on research papers by Ph.D. scholars

Source– The post is based on the article “Research first: On the UGC move on research papers by Ph.D. scholars” published in The Hindu on 12th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education News- The article explains the recent move by UGC for removing the mandatory requirement of publishing papers… Continue reading Research first: On the UGC move on research papers by Ph.D. scholars

Autonomy oils the wheels of higher education excellence

Source– The post is based on the article “Autonomy oils the wheels of higher education excellence” published in The Hindu on 12th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education Relevance: Higher education News- The article explains the autonomy related issues with Indian universities. What are some facts associated with ranking… Continue reading Autonomy oils the wheels of higher education excellence

Centre’s silence on judicial postings condemnable: Supreme Court

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre’s silence on judicial postings condemnable: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 11th November 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court has sought an explanation from the Centre as to why there was a delay in processing names recommended by the apex court collegium for… Continue reading Centre’s silence on judicial postings condemnable: Supreme Court

Himalayan Gray Langur: Altitude decides simian attitude to diet

Source: The post is based on the article “Altitude decides simian attitude to diet” published in The Hindu on 11th November 2022. What is the News? A study has found that different elevations of habitation make one group of Himalayan Gray Langur prefer fruits and another group feeds on flowers. About Himalayan Gray Langur Himalayan… Continue reading Himalayan Gray Langur: Altitude decides simian attitude to diet

In EWS verdict, a discrimination antithetical to equality

Source: The post is based on the article “In EWS verdict, a discrimination antithetical to equality” published in The Hindu on 12th November 2022.   Syllabus: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Relevance: About India’s reservation criteria. News: The Supreme Court of India in… Continue reading In EWS verdict, a discrimination antithetical to equality

Should Chief Ministers have a say in the appointment of Governors?

Source– The post is based on the article “Should Chief Ministers have a say in the appointment of Governors?” published in The Hindu on 10th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Functioning of executive and issues related to federalism News- The article explains the mechanims and powers of office of Governor. What are the roles and responsibilities… Continue reading Should Chief Ministers have a say in the appointment of Governors?

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