New hope for malaria vaccine: the science, challenges, opportunity

Source: The post is based on the article “New hope for malaria vaccine: the science, challenges, opportunity” published in the Indian Express on 7th November 2022.  Syllabus: GS 3 – Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Relevance: About Malaria vaccines and India’s vaccine research. News: Malaria kills nearly 600,000 people every year, the majority… Continue reading New hope for malaria vaccine: the science, challenges, opportunity

About winter pollution in Delhi: Severe policy lapse

Source: The post is based on the following articles “Severe policy lapse-Pollution control needs a holistic approach” published in the Business Standard on 7th November 2022.  “What will finally save us from toxic air isn’t democracy” published in the Livemint on 7th November 2022.  Syllabus: GS 3 – Environmental pollution and degradation. Relevance: About winter pollution in Delhi. News:… Continue reading About winter pollution in Delhi: Severe policy lapse

What international jurisprudence says about the use of nuclear weapons

Source: The post is based on an article “What international jurisprudence says about the use of nuclear weapons” published in The Indian Express on 5th November 2022.  Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations  Relevance: About the use of nuclear weapons. News: Recently, there has been much talk about the use of nuclear weapons due to the Ukraine conflict which… Continue reading What international jurisprudence says about the use of nuclear weapons

About rising global population: How we can achieve growth with balance

Source: The post is based on the article “How we can achieve growth with balance” published in The Indian Express on 5th November 2022.  Syllabus: GS 1- Population and associated issues.  Relevance: Rising global population and concerns associated with it. News: World’s population is increasing rapidly. It is expected that India might be the world’s most populous country by 2050… Continue reading About rising global population: How we can achieve growth with balance

Remote voting-Shorter term overseas migrants should be able to avail the postal ballot system

Source: The post is based on the article “Remote voting-Shorter term overseas migrants should be able to avail the postal ballot system” published in The Hindu on 5th November 2022.  Syllabus: GS2- Salient features of the Representation of People Act  Relevance: Voting system. News: The article explains the issue of allowing postal ballot facility to… Continue reading Remote voting-Shorter term overseas migrants should be able to avail the postal ballot system

Data goes private: Positive for India but also a challenge for the govt

Source: The post is based on the article “Data goes private: Positive for India but also a challenge for the govt” published in the Business Standard on 5th November 2022.  Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy  Relevance: Importance of data for the economy. News: The article explains the increasing importance of private data in India. It also… Continue reading Data goes private: Positive for India but also a challenge for the govt

Don’t Delhi And Punjab Govt Breath The Same Air?

Source: The post is based on the article “Don’t Delhi And Punjab Govt Breath The Same Air?” published in The Times of India on 5th November 2022.  Syllabus: GS- Environmental pollution and degradation  Relevance: Air pollution in large cities. News: The article explains the issue of poor air quality in Delhi.  Why is stubble burning in… Continue reading Don’t Delhi And Punjab Govt Breath The Same Air?

The real issue at COP27 is energy security

Source: The post is based on the article “The real issue at COP27 is energy security” published in The Hindu on 5th November 2022.  Syllabus: GS3 – Environment  Relevance: Climate change and associated issues  News: The article explains the global energy inequality across the world.  Contents1 What are issues related to climate change negotiations? 2 What… Continue reading The real issue at COP27 is energy security

Higher education needs relief from its resource crunch

Source: The post is based on an article “Higher education needs relief from its resource crunch” published in Live Mint on 4th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Education News: Public Universities (State/Central) in India are facing the problem of underinvestment and they even lack funds to fulfil their basic needs. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has been unable to… Continue reading Higher education needs relief from its resource crunch

Poppy love in Afghanistan

Source: The post is based on an article “Poppy love in Afghanistan” published in The Indian Express on 4th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations Relevance: rising poppy cultivation in Afghanistan and threats from it. News: Afghanistan has witnessed an increase in the poppy cultivation despite of the ban imposed on its cultivation by Taliban. Contents1 What… Continue reading Poppy love in Afghanistan

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