Source: The post is based on the article “Botanical gardens and life on earth” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Environment and ecology Relevance: In-situ conservation of ecology. News: The Tamil Nadu government has decided to establish a large botanical garden (the Chengalpattu Botanical Garden) in the State. What is the importance… Continue reading Botanical gardens and life on earth
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Proposed changes in gas pricing fail to adequately address the needs of the consumer
Source: The post is based on the article “Proposed changes in gas pricing fail to adequately address the needs of the consumer” published in “The Indian Express” on 22nd April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Infrastructure: Energy Relevance: Issues related to the gas pricing. News: The government of India has modified the October 2014 pricing mechanism for domestically… Continue reading Proposed changes in gas pricing fail to adequately address the needs of the consumer
The LoC agreement of 2007 deserves a relook
Source: The post is based on the article “The LoC agreement of 2007 deserves a relook” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd April 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance: India – Pakistan bilateral issues News: A former Special Envoy has confirmed in his book that the agreement on the Line of Control… Continue reading The LoC agreement of 2007 deserves a relook
Quantum Jump: GoI does well to fund R&D in computing’s next revolution
Source: The post is based on the article “Quantum Jump: GoI does well to fund R&D in computing’s next revolution” published in The Times of India on 22nd April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Science and Technology – Indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Relevance: About National Quantum Mission. News: The government’s recent announcement for National Quantum Mission… Continue reading Quantum Jump: GoI does well to fund R&D in computing’s next revolution
A breakthrough in EV battery tech
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
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. What are the features of advanced economies? A distinguishing feature of… 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?
