Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2023 Syllabus: GS1/Society In News The 12th edition Reuters Institute Digital News Report in collaboration with the Asian College of Journalism is released. About the Report It surveys the news consumption habits of consumers on six continents across 46 markets. This year’s report comes against the backdrop of a global […]
Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know India threatened to block Twitter: former CEO Jack Dorsey The Hindu Page 1 GS-2/Governance The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 High burden of diabetes and BP in kerala and West Bengal The Hindu Page 9 GS-2/Health Diabetes epidemic is increasing in many […]
Cancel culture Syllabus: GS1/ Society In News Recently, the term Cancel culture was in the news due to the debate of its impact on society. Cancel culture What is it? Cancel culture’ is a widely used contemporary term to describe a culture in which those who are deemed to have acted or spoken in an […]
In Context The CoWIN portal, which is used by most Indians to register for COVID-19 vaccination, has recently been in the news for a possible data breach. About the CoWIN Portal About: CoWIN Portal is the digital platform to capture covid-19 vaccination program details. CoWIN connects to various stakeholders, including vaccine manufacturers, administrators, and verifiers, […]
In Context The recent rail accident in Balasore in Odisha, involving the collision of three trains, is a tragic reminder of the challenges that India’s Rail services are facing. The Balasore train accident The derailment of 10 to 12 coaches of the Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express caused them to fall onto the opposite track. Subsequently, the […]
Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know President of India interacts with the members of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups PIB GS-2/Society (Vulnerable sections) What are Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)? ‘PVTG’ DEVELOPMENT MISSION INDO-MALDIVES joint military exercise “Ex Ekuverin” commenced at Chaubatia, Uttarakhand PIB GS-2/IR Ekuverin meaning ‘Friends’ is a bilateral annual exercise conducted alternatively […]
Global Slavery Index 2023 Syllabus: GS1/ Society GS2/ Government Policies & Interventions In News The Walk Free Foundation released the Global Slavery Index 2023, an assessment of modern slavery conditions in 160 countries. What is Modern Slavery? Modern slavery refers to situations of exploitation that a person cannot refuse or leave because of threats, violence, […]
Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Grand Slam No. 23 Indian Express Page 1 Sports Novak Djokovic won his third French Open title and his record-breaking 23rd men’s singles major singles title overall Margaret Court has 24 singles majors, an all-time record The American Hand Indian Express Page 17 GS-2/International How the US paved […]
In Context Worries about the inadequacies of global governance and weakening multilateralism have heightened in recent years. About Globalization Globalization is the word that describes the growing interdependence of the world’s economies, cultures, and populations, brought about by cross-border trade in goods and services, technology, and flows of investment, people, and information. Countries have built […]
Vadnagar Syllabus: GS1/ Art & Culture News: The Ministry of Culture has announced the redevelopment of a primary school attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Vadnagar. Geography: Vadnagar is a town and municipality under Mehsana district of Gujarat state. It has been known by names like Anartapura, Anandapur,Vridhanagar, Chamatkarpur and so on, during different […]