Monthly Archives: January 2023
Acute Malnutrition
In Context Recently the World Health Organization (WHO) in its press brief stated that acute malnutrition is risking 30 million children’s lives. More about the news Global state of Malnutrition: According to WHO, Currently, more than 30 million children in the 15 worst-affected countries suffer from wasting — or acute malnutrition. 8 million of these […]
Harvest Festivals of India
In News India is popularly known as the land of festivals and on the 14th of January different parts of the country celebrate harvest festivals under different names. More about the Harvest Festivals of India Lohri: Significance: Lohri, the popular North Indian festival, marks the end of the winter solstice and the beginning of longer […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3 Steady rise in Indian students in US staying on for job training (Education) Why do Indian students prefer to study abroad for higher education? Can UGC’s Draft Regulations-2023 will be able to change this narrative? GS 2 16 Central team’s […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 Govt. arms civilians in border villages (Internal Security) Know about the Village Defence Committee (VDC)? How are Village Defence Guards (VDGs) different from VDCs? Why Is the government Arming and Training Villagers In Jammu and what lies ahead? GS […]
Issue of Hate speech
In News Recently, the Supreme Court reprimanded the government for its failure to stop hate speech and hate crimes in the country. What is Hate Speech? Hate speech is defined as any speech, gesture, conduct, writing, or display that may incite violence or prejudicial action against or by any individual or group, or because it […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 Joshimath built & built amid alerts:ISRO maps 5 cm dip in just 12 days (Disaster Management) What are reasons for Joshimath’s Land Subsidence, impacts and Suggestions GS 2 1 On hate speech, SC asks: Have TV anchors been taken off air? […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 The buck stops with govt. to end hate speech: SC (Polity and Governance) What is Hate Speech? impacts, Indian Constitution and hate speech, Other provisions regarding Hate Speech and Way Ahead GS 3 1 Rise in govt. Capital spending […]
Special address of Governor: Constitutional history
In News Tamil Nadu Governor walked out of the Tamil Nadu Assembly when CM Stalin interrupted the governor’s speech after the former had omitted a few words from his govt-prepared special address. About the Special address Both in the U.K. and in India, it is a time-honoured constitutional convention that the King or the President […]
Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
In News Recently, the regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) allowed alternative investment funds (AIFs) to participate in the Credit Default Swaps (CDS) market. New Norms For Buying: Under the new norm, Category-I and Category-II AIFs can buy CDS on underlying investment in debt securities only for the purpose of hedging. Category-III AIFs […]
