Source-This post on World Mangrove Day has been created based on the article “World Mangrove Day: Their conservation in India is an impressive turnaround story but challenges remain” published in “Down to Earth” on 26 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Context– July 26 is the International Day… Continue reading World Mangrove Day
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Cheaper Cancer Drugs
Source-This post on Cheaper Cancer Drugs has been created based on the article “Government slashes prices for targeted cancer drugs: All you need to know” published in “The Indian Express” on 27 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education Context– The finance minister has… Continue reading Cheaper Cancer Drugs
The 1.5°C Global Warming Threshold
Source-This post on the 1.5°C Global Warming Threshold has been created based on the article “‘One point five degrees’: Has global warming exceeded the much-feared tipping point?” published in “Down to Earth” on 27 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus– GS Paper 3 – Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Context– A recent paper by… Continue reading The 1.5°C Global Warming Threshold
Setting New Standards for Sustainable Olympic Games
Source-This post on Setting New Standards for Sustainable Olympic Games has been created based on the article “Olympics 2024: Rings coloured green” published in “The Indian Express” on 27 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Context– Paris will host the 33rd Olympic Games in 2024, making it the… Continue reading Setting New Standards for Sustainable Olympic Games
Challenges and opportunities of Indian philanthropy
Source: The post Challenges and opportunities of Indian philanthropy has been created, based on the article “The quality of giving” published in “Indian express” on 26th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1-society Context: This article discusses the recent growth and potential of Indian philanthropy. It highlights increased giving among the wealthy, collaboration, strategic… Continue reading Challenges and opportunities of Indian philanthropy
Hype around new weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic, Saxenda, Wegovy, and Zepbound
Source: The post hype around new weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic, Saxenda, Wegovy, and Zepbound has been created, based on the article “Is Ozempic really the miracle weight loss drug we’ve been waiting for?” published in “Indian express” on 26th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Science and Technology- developments and their… Continue reading Hype around new weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic, Saxenda, Wegovy, and Zepbound
India’s Prime Minister’s visit to Russia and its implications
Source: The post India’s Prime Minister’s visit to Russia and its implications has been created, based on the article “The ‘geo-calculus’ of the Moscow visit” published in “The Hindu” on 26th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- international relations- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Context:… Continue reading India’s Prime Minister’s visit to Russia and its implications
Issue of illegal coal mining in India
Source: The post issue of illegal coal mining in India has been created, based on the article “India’s illegal coal mining problem” published in “The Hindu” on 26th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Infrastructure – Mining Context: The article discusses the issue of illegal coal mining in India, highlighting recent worker deaths due… Continue reading Issue of illegal coal mining in India
Costs and Benefits of Hosting the Olympics
Source-This post on Costs and Benefits of Hosting the Olympics has been created based on the article “Should India host the Olympics?” published in “LiveMint” on 26 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-2– Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors Context -India recently expressed interest in hosting the 2036 Olympics at the IOC Session.… Continue reading Costs and Benefits of Hosting the Olympics
India’s Strategic Challenges in the Face of China’s Rise
Source-This post on India’s Strategic Challenges in the Face of China’s Rise has been created based on the article “THE CHINA CHALLENGE” published in “Business Standard” on 26 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Context-This article discusses the evolving strategic rivalry between India and China, focusing on the challenges India faces… Continue reading India’s Strategic Challenges in the Face of China’s Rise
