Source: The post is based on the article “Coercion as conversion: Sexual orientation and gender identities do not require medical intervention” published in The Hindu on 5th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Relevance: About conversion therapy. News: Recently, the National Medical Commission… Continue reading Coercion as conversion: Sexual orientation and gender identities do not require medical intervention
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India needs to get cracking on the next aircraft carrier: INS Vikrant is a necessary but not sufficient condition to offset China’s string-of-pearls threat
Source: The post is based on an article “India needs to get cracking on the next aircraft carrier: INS Vikrant is a necessary but not sufficient condition to offset China’s string-of-pearls threat” published in The Times of India on 3rd September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Security and associated issues Context: The article discusses about challenges faced by Indian in… Continue reading India needs to get cracking on the next aircraft carrier: INS Vikrant is a necessary but not sufficient condition to offset China’s string-of-pearls threat
Microbes enable all life — and they adapt constantly
Source: The post is based on an article “Microbes enable all life — and they adapt constantly” published in The Times of India on 3rd September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Biodiversity Context: This article discusses microbes and issues related to them. Microbes 1) They have the ability to respond to the environment by constantly adapting to the environment. 2)… Continue reading Microbes enable all life — and they adapt constantly
Fungi form a kingdom of life — they show us how we all need others to live
Source: The post is based on an article “Fungi form a kingdom of life — they show us how we all need others to live” published in The Times of India on 3rd September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Biodiversity Relevance: fungi and its uses News: This article discusses the fungi and problem associated with it. What are fungi? 1)… Continue reading Fungi form a kingdom of life — they show us how we all need others to live
Stop the stalker: Plug legal loopholes, tell cops to adopt zero tolerance
Source: The post is based on an article “Stop the stalker: Plug legal loopholes, tell cops to adopt zero tolerance” published in The Times of India on 3rd September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Criminal Justice System Relevance: stalking and problems associated with it Context: This article discusses about the problems related to stalking and police in India. Since 2013, Stalking… Continue reading Stop the stalker: Plug legal loopholes, tell cops to adopt zero tolerance
INS Vikrant sets sail: Why it is key to India’s maritime strategy
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Wind in the sail” published in The Hindu on 3rd September 2022. “INS Vikrant sets sail: Why it is key to India’s maritime strategy” published in the Indian Express on 3rd September 2022. “India needs to get cracking on the next aircraft carrier” published in The Times of India on 3rd… Continue reading INS Vikrant sets sail: Why it is key to India’s maritime strategy
The NPT is beginning to look shaky
Source: The post is based on the article “The NPT is beginning to look shaky” published in The Hindu on 3rd September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Relevance: About the present state of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) Treaty. News: Recently, the Tenth Review… Continue reading The NPT is beginning to look shaky
India’s cyber infrastructure needs more than patches
Source: This post is created based on the article “India’s cyber infrastructure needs more than patches”, published in The Hindu on 3rd September 2022. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Cybersecurity Context: Cybercrime is increasing with the increased use of information and communication technology (ICT). However, the capacity of enforcement agencies to investigate cybercrime remains… Continue reading India’s cyber infrastructure needs more than patches
Overseeing an ocean: INS Vikrant joins the navy’s fleet
Source: The post is based on an article “Overseeing an ocean: INS Vikrant joins the navy’s fleet” published in The Business Standard on 2nd September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Defense Technology – Indigenization of technologies Relevance: security and bilateral relation News: Indian Naval Ship (INS) Vikrant is commissioned into the navy’s fleet. The articles discuss the further challenges before… Continue reading Overseeing an ocean: INS Vikrant joins the navy’s fleet
The world of clean hydrogen buzzing with activity
Source: The post is based on an article “The world of clean hydrogen buzzing with activity” published in The Business Standard on 2nd September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Energy and associated issues Context: The article discusses the steps that have been taken by India and other countries for promoting green hydrogen. What is green hydrogen? Read Here What is… Continue reading The world of clean hydrogen buzzing with activity
