Source– The post is based on the article “Should governments sell liquor and run lotteries?” published in The Hindu on 28th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Economy GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance– Government intervention in market News- The article explains the government involvement in selling of sin goods. What are different viewpoints about the role… Continue reading Should governments sell liquor and run lotteries?
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In 2020, over 3,30,000 people died in India due to exposure to particulate matter from fossil fuel combustion: Lancet
Source: The post is based on the article “In 2020, over 3,30,000 people died in India due to exposure to particulate matter from fossil fuel combustion: Lancet” published in The Hindu on 25th October 2022 What is the News? A report has been released titled “The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change: health at… Continue reading In 2020, over 3,30,000 people died in India due to exposure to particulate matter from fossil fuel combustion: Lancet
States should have a uniform policy on law and order: Home Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “States should have a uniform policy on law and order: Home Minister” published in The Hindu on 27th October 2022 What is the News? The Union Home Minister addressed the inaugural session of the 2-day Chintan Shivir in Surajkund, Haryana. What are the key highlights of the… Continue reading States should have a uniform policy on law and order: Home Minister
Explained | The FM’s call for industrial investment
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | The FM’s call for industrial investment” published in The Hindu on 27th October 2022 What is the News? The Finance Minister has recently asked captains of the industry what was holding them back from investing in manufacturing. Why did the Finance Minister say about industrial… Continue reading Explained | The FM’s call for industrial investment
Bats evicted from prehistoric Manipur cave for tourism: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “Bats evicted from prehistoric Manipur cave for tourism: Study” published in The Hindu on 27th October 2022 What is the News? According to a study by researchers, a colony of bats were evicted from Khangkhui cave in Manipur to make it tourist-friendly. About Khangkhui Cave Khangkhui is… Continue reading Bats evicted from prehistoric Manipur cave for tourism: Study
ISRO to boost NavIC, widen user base of location system
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO to boost NavIC, widen user base of location system” published in The Hindu on 27th October 2022 What is the News? At the India Space Congress, the Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has revealed its plans to expand the reach of NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) beyond… Continue reading ISRO to boost NavIC, widen user base of location system
Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee approves commercial cultivation of genetically modified mustard yet again
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Years after Bt cotton, GEAC clears environmental release of GM mustard” published in Business Standard on 26th October 2022 “Understanding GM mustard: what is it, and how has it been achieved?” published in Indian Express on 27th October 2022 “Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee approves commercial cultivation… Continue reading Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee approves commercial cultivation of genetically modified mustard yet again
Improving access to entertainment content
Source: The post is based on an article “Improving access to entertainment content” published in The Hindu on 27th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Social Justice Relevance: efforts needed to make movies disabled friendly News: The article discusses the efforts that is required to make movies disabled friendly. Movies should be made in such a way that even… Continue reading Improving access to entertainment content
A renewable energy revolution, rooted in agriculture
Source: The post is based on an article “A renewable energy revolution, rooted in agriculture” published in The Hindu on 26th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: efforts needed to tackle stubble burning News: A private company has established first bio-energy plant in Sangrur district of Punjab. The plant will produce Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) from paddy… Continue reading A renewable energy revolution, rooted in agriculture
Ending dominance
Source– The post is based on the article “Ending dominance” published in The Hindu on 26th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology. GS2- Regulatory bodies Relevance– Regulation of digital ecosystem News- Recently, an order was passed by Competition Commission of India against use of anti-competitive practices by Google to maintain its dominance. What are… Continue reading Ending dominance
