Source: The post is based on an article “The evolving role of CSR in funding NGOs” published in The Hindu on 8th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Development processes and the development industry News: Pandemic acted as a shock for everyone. NGOs also faced problems, but Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) helped. But NGOS still face problems in covering their… Continue reading The evolving role of CSR in funding NGOs
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Time for a joint space exercise
Source: The post is based on an article “Time for a joint space exercise” published in The Hindu on 8th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Relevance: India and US bilateral relations News: India and the U.S. will undertake joint military drills in October in Auli. The location… Continue reading Time for a joint space exercise
The Spirit of 1971
Source: The post is based on an article “The Spirit of 1971” published in The Hindu on 8th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – India and its neighborhood Relevance: India and Bangladesh bilateral relations News: The recent visit Bangladesh PM have seen positive outcomes and various agreements. What are the agreements made? The agreement includes – a) Water sharing agreement (first… Continue reading The Spirit of 1971
Cabinet approved policy on leasing of railway land
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approved policy on leasing of railway land” published in The Hindu on 8th September 2022 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved a policy on long term leasing of Railway Land for implementing the PM Gati Shakti framework. What is the policy on leasing… Continue reading Cabinet approved policy on leasing of railway land
NDMC passes resolution to rename Rajpath to Kartavya Path
Source: The post is based on the article “NDMC passes resolution to rename Rajpath to Kartavya Path” published in The Hindu on 8th September 2022 What is the News? The Government of India has decided to rename the historic Rajpath and Central Vista lawns in the national capital as ‘Kartavya Path’. What is the Kartavya… Continue reading NDMC passes resolution to rename Rajpath to Kartavya Path
Explained | The mandatory requirements for packaged commodities
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | The mandatory requirements for packaged commodities” published in The Hindu on 8th September 2022. What is the News? The Department of Consumer Affairs Legal Metrology Division has notified a draft amendment to the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011. What is Legal Metrology? Legal Metrology… Continue reading Explained | The mandatory requirements for packaged commodities
Explained | Content moderation on Wikipedia
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Content moderation on Wikipedia” published in The Hindu on 8th September 2022 What is the News? India has summoned officials of Wikipedia, in response to cricketer Arshdeep Singh’s Wikipedia page being edited with misleading information that stated he was a “khalistani”. What is Wikipedia? Wikipedia… Continue reading Explained | Content moderation on Wikipedia
Public health need not be led by doctors alone
Source-The post is based on the article ”Public health need not be led by doctors alone” published in The Hindu on 6th September 2022. Syllabus: GS2-Issues related to development and management of health News-This article discusses the issues related to the concept of public health as a separate discipline. There is underrepresentation of public health… Continue reading Public health need not be led by doctors alone
Explained | Seat belts, head restraints and safety regulations
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Seat belts, head restraints and safety regulations” published in The Hindu on 6th September 2022 What is the News? The death of Cyrus P. Mistry, former Chairman of Tata Sons in a car crash has turned the focus on compulsory use of seat belts in… Continue reading Explained | Seat belts, head restraints and safety regulations
Explained | The ban on conversion therapy for the LGBTQIA+ community
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | The ban on conversion therapy for the LGBTQIA+ community” published in The Hindu on 6th September 2022 What is the News? The National Medical Commission(NMC), the apex regulatory body of medical professionals in India has written to all State Medical Councils banning conversion therapy and… Continue reading Explained | The ban on conversion therapy for the LGBTQIA+ community
