Source: The post is based on the article “These ‘forests’ are disturbing balance” published in The Times of India on 22nd May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment News: The article explains concerns associated with forest development corporations (FDCs) and measures needed to address them. What are Forest Development Corporations (FDCs)? FDCs were established by states with… Continue reading These ‘forests’ are disturbing balance
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Undo The Un-Liberalised Remittance Policy
Source: The post is based on the article “Undo The Un-Liberalised Remittance Policy” published in The Times of India on 22nd May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About the tax on international credit card transactions. News: The Centre has amended rules under the Foreign… Continue reading Undo The Un-Liberalised Remittance Policy
Legal recognition for same-sex marriage is a natural consequence of the right to privacy
Source: The post is based on the article “It’s Your Job, Milords – Legal recognition for same-sex marriage is a natural consequence of the right to privacy. So, Supreme Court not legislature is the correct forum to grant this right” published in The Times of India on 20th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions… Continue reading Legal recognition for same-sex marriage is a natural consequence of the right to privacy
India has allocated $29bn to cut disaster risk: PM aide in UN
Source: The post is based on the article “India has allocated $29bn to cut disaster risk: PM aide in UN” published in TOI on 20th May 2023 What is the News? At the review meeting of the Sendai Framework at the UN General Assembly, the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India highlighted the… Continue reading India has allocated $29bn to cut disaster risk: PM aide in UN
Allopathy Plus – Integrative medicine is well worth researching
Source: The post is based on the article “Allopathy Plus – Integrative medicine is well worth researching” published in The Times of India on 20th May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: About attaining integrative health. News: Recently, the Indian Council of Medical Research and GoI’s AYUSH ministry… Continue reading Allopathy Plus – Integrative medicine is well worth researching
Supreme Court upholds Tamil Nadu law passed to overturn court’s jallikattu ban
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court upholds Tamil Nadu law passed to overturn court’s jallikattu ban” published in TOI on 19th May 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has upheld amendments made by Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Maharashtra to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, to allow… Continue reading Supreme Court upholds Tamil Nadu law passed to overturn court’s jallikattu ban
About Hiroshima G7 Summit: In Hiroshima, En Route To A North-South Bridge
Source: The post is based on the article “In Hiroshima, En Route To A North-South Bridge” published in The Times of India on 19th May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Relevance: About India’s participation in the Hiroshima G7 summit News: Indian Prime Minister is travelling to… Continue reading About Hiroshima G7 Summit: In Hiroshima, En Route To A North-South Bridge
Leaky Oil Borrell – on EU’s stand over Russian Oil imports in India
Source: This post is created based on the article “Leaky Oil Borrell” published in Times of India on 18th May 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests News: Josep Borrell, the EU foreign affairs representative, criticized India for supposedly violating sanctions on… Continue reading Leaky Oil Borrell – on EU’s stand over Russian Oil imports in India
Govt introduces Minimum Import Price for apples in J&K to support local growers
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt introduces Minimum Import Price for apples in J&K to support local growers” published in TOI on 18th May 2023 What is the News? The Central Government recently introduced the Minimum Import Price (MIP) for apples in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). What is Minimum Import Price(MIP)? MIP… Continue reading Govt introduces Minimum Import Price for apples in J&K to support local growers
12-Hour Workday Won’t Work
Source: The post is based on an article “12-Hour Workday Won’t Work” published in The Times of India on 18th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy, Changes to Industrial Policy News: The governments of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have recently allowed 12-hour workdays. The rationale behind this Arguments is that it will ensure higher domestic growth… Continue reading 12-Hour Workday Won’t Work
