‘Green credits’ scheme launched for eco push

Source: The post is based on the following articles “Centre plans ‘market’ scheme to promote sustainable living” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023. “‘Green credits’ scheme launched for eco push” published in the Business Standard on 29th June 2023. What is the News? The Environment Ministry has issued a draft notification detailing a proposed ‘Green Credits Scheme’.… Continue reading ‘Green credits’ scheme launched for eco push

Critical Minerals for India report: Centre releases first ever list of 30 critical minerals

Source: The post is based on the following articles “Panel finds 30 minerals critical to India” published in the Live Mint on 29th June 2023. “Centre releases first ever list of 30 critical minerals” published in the Business Standard on 29th June 2023. Contents0.1 What is the News?0.2 What are critical minerals?0.3 About the Critical Minerals for… Continue reading Critical Minerals for India report: Centre releases first ever list of 30 critical minerals

Private, unlimited – Indo-US tech deals expand scope for private sector

Source: The post is based on the article “Private, unlimited” published in “Business Standard” on 29th June 2023.  Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India.  News: Indo-US tech deals signed during Prime Minister Modi’s state visit to the US appear to primarily benefit the government sector, but they have… Continue reading Private, unlimited – Indo-US tech deals expand scope for private sector

Flood control – Coherent policy needed to address recurring floods

Source: The post is based on the article “Flood control – Coherent policy needed to address recurring floods” published in Business Standard on 28th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster Management Relevance: concerns with increasing floods and measures needed to address them. News: There has been a significant increase in the incidence of floods due to… Continue reading Flood control – Coherent policy needed to address recurring floods

Transparency in governance

Source: The post is based on the article “Transparency in governance” published in “Business Standard” on 27th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. News: The SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) has set significantly higher standards of transparency and corporate governance for listed stocks by amending the LODR… Continue reading Transparency in governance

A lifeline for Indian science

Source- The post is based on the article “A lifeline for Indian science” published in the “Business Standard” on 27th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance- Issues related to scientific research in India News- In 2009, Ramaswamy Subramanian, a leading researcher in the US, set up the Institute for Stem Cell Biology and… Continue reading A lifeline for Indian science

Gains from LLMs for India

Source: The post is based on the article “Gains from LLMs for India” published in “Business Standard” on 26th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. News: LLMs (Large Language Models) like ChatGPT are useful tools which will impact learning, working and exporting. The need is… Continue reading Gains from LLMs for India

Incentivise eco-friendly fertilisers

Source: The post is based on the article “Incentivise eco-friendly fertilisers” published in “Business Standard” on 26th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian Economy – Agriculture Inputs News: The growing awareness of the need to reduce the application of chemicals in agriculture is encouraging the use of eco-friendly alternatives like biofertilisers and biopesticides. What is the… Continue reading Incentivise eco-friendly fertilisers

WTO disputes between India and US: India, US agree to end 6 WTO disputes

Source: The post is based on the article “India, US agree to end 6 WTO disputes” published in Business Standard on 24th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the six concluded WTO disputes between India and US?3 What are the other decisions India and the US have taken related to trade disputes?4… Continue reading WTO disputes between India and US: India, US agree to end 6 WTO disputes

The uproar over the new COP28 President

Source– The post is based on the article “Credit for India-US bonhomie goes to Xi Jinping” published in “The Indian Express” and the article “Soft or hard power?” published in “Business Standard” on 24th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance– India and US bilateral relationship News- The article explains the importance of… Continue reading The uproar over the new COP28 President

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