Source: The post is based on the article “Survey data on poverty and broad policy pointers” published in The Hindu on 12th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to poverty and hunger. Relevance: About the concerns associated with the NFHS data. News: Academics have questioned the quality of NFHS data on poverty statistics for various reasons.… Continue reading Survey data on poverty and broad policy pointers
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What is the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022?” published in The Hindu on 12th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Relevance: About the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022. News: The Ministry of… Continue reading What is the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022?
Audio Visual Co-production Treaty: India, Australia to sign film treaty
Source: The post is based on the article “India, Australia to sign film treaty” published in The Hindu on 10th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of an Audio Visual Co-production Treaty between India and Australia which is aimed at facilitating joint production of films between the two… Continue reading Audio Visual Co-production Treaty: India, Australia to sign film treaty
The grammar of VIP security
Source: The post is based on the article “The grammar of VIP security” published in The Hindu on 11th August 2022. What is the News? There are huge similarities between the assassinations of Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe and Rajiv Gandhi such as both were killed during an election campaign. However, if enough checks are… Continue reading The grammar of VIP security
A new global vision for G20
Source: The post is based on the article “A new global vision for G20” published in The Hindu on 11th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Relevance: About the necessary reforms for G20. News: The role of the G20 themes and focus areas lacks vision. Contents1 About the role… Continue reading A new global vision for G20
COVID-19, arguably, has become endemic in India
Source: The post is based on the article “COVID-19, arguably, has become endemic in India” published in The Hindu on 11th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: About the endemic nature of Covid-19. News: It has been 29 months since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic.… Continue reading COVID-19, arguably, has become endemic in India
The uproar over the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “The uproar over the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2022” published in The Hindu on 11th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: About the concerns associated with the Electricity (Amendment) Bill. News: The Union Power Ministry introduced the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2022 in Lok… Continue reading The uproar over the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2022
Indian Army conducts Exercise Skylight to test resilience of its satellite communications
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Army conducts Exercise Skylight to test resilience of its satellite communications” published in The Hindu on 6th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Exercise Skylight?3 Does the Indian Army have its own dedicated satellite?4 Indian Army Satellite by 2025 What is the News?… Continue reading Indian Army conducts Exercise Skylight to test resilience of its satellite communications
Review of Guardianship and Adoption Laws report: Explained | On guardianship and adoption of minors
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | On guardianship and adoption of minors” published in The Hindu on 9th August 2022. What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law and Justice has tabled its report in both Houses of Parliament titled ‘Review of Guardianship and Adoption Laws’. What are the… Continue reading Review of Guardianship and Adoption Laws report: Explained | On guardianship and adoption of minors
Value of fake notes in banking system recorded over 80% decline from 2016-17 to 2021-22: Union Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “Value of fake notes in banking system recorded over 80% decline from 2016-17 to 2021-22: Union Minister” published in The Hindu on 8th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Finance Minister has informed the Lok Sabha about the Counterfeit Currency in the Banking System. What… Continue reading Value of fake notes in banking system recorded over 80% decline from 2016-17 to 2021-22: Union Minister
