Source: The post is based on the article “A breakthrough in EV battery tech” published in Business Standard on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology Relevance: About Sodium-ion batteries News: The demand for Electric Vehicle (EV) is on rise. As per the Economic Survey 2022-23, EV market is projected to grow at a… Continue reading A breakthrough in EV battery tech
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A new edge to the fight against tuberculosis
Source– The post is based on the article “A new edge to the fight against tuberculosis” published in “The Hindu” on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Issues related to development and management of health News – At the One World TB Summit in Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi instilled fresh energy to global tuberculosis… Continue reading A new edge to the fight against tuberculosis
A mega-science project bound to put India on the map for cutting-edge research
Source– The post is based on the article “A mega-science project bound to put India on the map for cutting-edge research” published in “The Indian Express” on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology News– Union Cabinet approved the full budget for the LIGO-India mega-science project. It includes the construction, commissioning and joint scientific… Continue reading A mega-science project bound to put India on the map for cutting-edge research
Bring government closer to people
Source: The post is based on the article “Bring government closer to people” published in Business Standard on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: concerns associated with local government. News: India is preparing to become an advanced economy in the next 25 years. Contents1 What are the features of advanced economies?2 How much does… Continue reading Bring government closer to people
We require reliable data on caste to meet our aims of social justice
Source: The post is based on the article “We require reliable data on caste to meet our aims of social justice” published in the Livemint on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Relevance: About the demand including caste in the census. News:… Continue reading We require reliable data on caste to meet our aims of social justice
HAPless In Heat – As extreme summer temperatures hit many parts of India, are govts thinking of vulnerable groups?
Source: The post is based on the article “HAPless In Heat – As extreme summer temperatures hit many parts of India, are govts thinking of vulnerable groups?” published in The Times of India on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS-3: Disaster Management. Relevance: About the impact of heatwaves. News: Heatwaves have forced schools to close in parts of… Continue reading HAPless In Heat – As extreme summer temperatures hit many parts of India, are govts thinking of vulnerable groups?
India’s fighter jet conundrum
Source– The post is based on the article “India’s fighter jet conundrum” published in “The Hindu” on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Internal Security – Defense Technologies Relevance– Issues related to armed forces News– The article explains issues related with the squadron strength of the air force. What is the present and upcoming… Continue reading India’s fighter jet conundrum
Centre’s interest-free loan facility provides space for states to increase capital expenditure. Will they?
Source– The post is based on the article “Centre’s interest-free loan facility provides space for states to increase capital expenditure. Will they?” published in “The Indian Express” on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Indian Economy – Fiscal Policies News– In recent months, there have been two significant developments relating to state governments’ finances. First,… Continue reading Centre’s interest-free loan facility provides space for states to increase capital expenditure. Will they?
Express View on delay of Consumption Expenditure Surveys, census: Let data flow
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on delay of Consumption Expenditure Surveys, census: Let data flow” published in the Indian Express on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS-2: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability. Relevance: About the implications of delaying surveys. News: India’s own census enumeration exercise which was meant to take place… Continue reading Express View on delay of Consumption Expenditure Surveys, census: Let data flow
‘Cap tiger numbers at 4k, don’t make them a pest’
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Cap tiger numbers at 4k, don’t make them a pest’” published in The Times of India on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About tiger population. News: Recently, the government released the 5th cycle of India’s Tiger Census. Based on the survey, the… Continue reading ‘Cap tiger numbers at 4k, don’t make them a pest’
