Quiet diplomacy could ease South China Sea tensions

Source– The post is based on the article “Quiet diplomacy could ease South China Sea tensions” published in “The Hindu” on 13th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral and regional groupings Relevance: India and Philippines relationship News-. The Foreign Ministers of India and the Philippines met at the fifth meeting of the Philippines-India Joint Commission on… Continue reading Quiet diplomacy could ease South China Sea tensions

Is it possible to have partial app bans?

Source– The post is based on the article “Is it possible to have partial app bans?” published in “The Hindu” on 13th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Indian Polity Relevance: Right to Internet News- Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has sought inputs on having “selective” app bans instead of internet shutdowns Contents1 What is the… Continue reading Is it possible to have partial app bans?

Weakening autonomy – on ED’s tenure extension

Source– The post is based on the article “Weakening autonomy” published in “The Hindu” on 13th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Indian Polity Relevance: Institutional Autonomy News – Supreme Court’s verdict in 2021 to allow multiple extensions of service to heads of investigative agencies is a setback. What is the verdict all about? The Supreme Court… Continue reading Weakening autonomy – on ED’s tenure extension

North India’s monsoon mayhem

Source– The post is based on the article “North India’s monsoon mayhem” published in “The Hindu” on 12th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Geography Relevance: Climatology of India News-. The article explains the pattern of monsoon this year and factors influencing monsoon. What has been the pattern of monsoon this year? Monsoon onset was… Continue reading North India’s monsoon mayhem

Demographic transition and change in women’s lives

Source: The post is based on the article “Demographic transition and change in women’s lives” published in The Hindu on 12th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 1- population and associated issues News: The article discusses impacts of demographic transition on the lives of women. Contents1 How has India’s demographic journey impacted women’s lives?2 How has the… Continue reading Demographic transition and change in women’s lives

Green washing – Changes to conservation laws must be backed by scientific evidence

Source: The post is based on an article “Green washing – Changes to conservation laws must be backed by scientific evidence” published in The Hindu on 12th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation Relevance: concerns with the Forest (Conservation)… Continue reading Green washing – Changes to conservation laws must be backed by scientific evidence

415 million Indians came out of multidimensional poverty in 15 years, says UNDP study

Source: The post is based on the article “415 million Indians came out of multidimensional poverty in 15 years, says UNDP study” published in The Hindu on 12th July 2023 What is the News? The Global Multidimensional Poverty Index(MPI) 2023 has been released. What is the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)? Global MPI is a… Continue reading 415 million Indians came out of multidimensional poverty in 15 years, says UNDP study

Supreme Court asks ED chief to quit; but upholds amendments

Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court asks ED chief to quit; but upholds amendments” published in The Hindu on 12th July 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that the third extension to the present Enforcement Directorate (ED) chief was illegal and in violation of its judgment in… Continue reading Supreme Court asks ED chief to quit; but upholds amendments

What is the legal row between farmers and PepsiCo?

Source: The post is based on the article “What is the legal row between farmers and PepsiCo?” published in The Hindu on 12th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the case about?3 What is FL 2027?4 What is Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001(PPV&FR)?5 What is Section 34 of… Continue reading What is the legal row between farmers and PepsiCo?

Poll bonds chief source of donations for parties: report

Source: The post is based on the article “Poll bonds chief source of donations for parties: report” published in The Hindu on 12th July 2023 What is the News? Association of Democratic Reforms(ADR) has released a report titled “Analysis of Donations to Registered Political Parties from FY 2016-17 and FY 2021-22. What are the key… Continue reading Poll bonds chief source of donations for parties: report

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