Source: The post is based on the article “For sickle cell patients, an elusive disability certificate” published in The Hindu on 14th September 2023 What is the News? The Union government has been publicizing its campaign to ‘eradicate’ sickle-cell disease by 2047. But there are some issues the government is facing in the issuance of… Continue reading For sickle cell patients, an elusive disability certificate
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Transfer of personal data under UN treaty will be under domestic laws: India
Source: The post is based on the article “Transfer of personal data under UN treaty will be under domestic laws: India” published in The Hindu on 14th September 2023 What is the News? United Nations member states are negotiating the UN Cybercrime Convention to counter cybercrimes. This convention has been under negotiation for three years… Continue reading Transfer of personal data under UN treaty will be under domestic laws: India
Climate phenomena and food security
Source: The post is based on the article “Climate phenomena and food security” published in “The Hindu” on 13th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment- climate change News: The author discusses weather disruptions in India, focusing on the impacts of the Western disturbance and El Niño. They stress the significance of two types of water in… Continue reading Climate phenomena and food security
How fraternity in India is different from the idea enshrined in the Constitution
Source: The post is based on the article “How fraternity in India is different from the idea enshrined in the Constitution” published in “The Hindu” on 13th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity – Indian Constitution News: The author discusses the concept of fraternity in political philosophy and its historical evolution. They emphasize its significance in… Continue reading How fraternity in India is different from the idea enshrined in the Constitution
No filter- Prior approval requirement for initiating corruption probes is not desirable
Source: The post is based on the article “No filter- Prior approval requirement for initiating corruption probes is not desirable” published in “The Hindu” on 13th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Governance- Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability. News: The Supreme Court stated that its 2014 decision, which nullified a law mandating government approval for… Continue reading No filter- Prior approval requirement for initiating corruption probes is not desirable
Spotlighting another border point, the ‘rogue channel
Source: The post is based on the article “Spotlighting another border point, the ‘rogue channel’” published in “The Hindu” on 13th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security- Security challenges and their management in border areas. News: The author talks about India’s Home Minister, Amit Shah, and his recent efforts to boost border security at the tough… Continue reading Spotlighting another border point, the ‘rogue channel
Salem sago gets GI tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Salem sago gets GI tag” published in The Hindu on 12th September 2023 What is the News? Salem Starch and Sago Manufacturers Service Industrial Cooperative Society Ltd. (SAGOSERVE) from Tamil Nadu has received a Geographical Indication(GI) Tag for Salem sago. What is Salem sago? Source: The Hindu… Continue reading Salem sago gets GI tag
The signals from this ‘Made in China’ smartphone story
Source– The post is based on the article “The signals from this ‘Made in China’ smartphone story” published in “The Hindu” on 12th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian Economy News– Huawei has created ripples within the strategic and business community with its newly unveiled Mate 60 Pro which houses the Kirin 9000 processor. The chipset… Continue reading The signals from this ‘Made in China’ smartphone story
Why simultaneous elections would militate against federalism
Source– The post is based on the article “Why simultaneous elections would militate against federalism” published in “The Hindu” on 12th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity News– The Union government has constituted a committee headed by former President Ramnath Kovind to explore the possibility of conducting simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha, the Legislative Assemblies,… Continue reading Why simultaneous elections would militate against federalism
IISc scientists develop novel approach to detect and kill cancer cells
Source: The post is based on the article “IISc scientists develop novel approach to detect and kill cancer cells” published in The Hindu on 12th September 2023 What is the News? Indian Institute of Science (IISc) scientists have developed a new approach to potentially detect and kill cancer cells. What have scientists developed to detect… Continue reading IISc scientists develop novel approach to detect and kill cancer cells
