Home Minister to launch Hindi version of first-year MBBS books on Oct. 16

Source: The post is based on the article “Home Minister to launch Hindi version of first-year MBBS books on Oct. 16” published in The Hindu on 13th October 2022. What is the News? Union Home Minister will launch the Hindi versions of first-year MBBS textbooks in Bhopal. With this, Madhya Pradesh will inch closer to becoming… Continue reading Home Minister to launch Hindi version of first-year MBBS books on Oct. 16

The grandeur of the Chola Empire, one of the longest ruling dynasties in South India

Source: The post is based on the article “The grandeur of the Chola Empire, one of the longest ruling dynasties in South India” published in The Hindu on 13th October 2022. What is the News? After the Ponniyin Selvan I movie, based on Kalki’s creation of a world of the Cholas, there is a renewed interest… Continue reading The grandeur of the Chola Empire, one of the longest ruling dynasties in South India

About the shift in the Indian monsoon: The lingering monsoon

Source: The post is based on the article “The lingering monsoon” published in the Indian Express on 12th October 2022. Syllabus: GS -1 – Important Geophysical phenomena Relevance: About the shift in the Indian monsoon News: Incessant rain over Delhi and several other parts of North and Northwest India over the last few days provide further evidence… Continue reading About the shift in the Indian monsoon: The lingering monsoon

Three lakh and counting: RTI pleas pile up at information commissions across India

Source: The post is based on the article “Three lakh and counting: RTI pleas pile up at information commissions across India” published in The Hindu on 12th October 2022. What is the News? According to a private report, after 17 years of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, nearly 3.15 lakh complaints and appeals are… Continue reading Three lakh and counting: RTI pleas pile up at information commissions across India

What are the allegations against Google by the NBDA?

Source: The post is based on the article “What are the allegations against Google by the NBDA?” published in The Hindu on 12th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 How search engines are the first port of call for information online?3 What are the key allegations against Google?4 How do other countries view and… Continue reading What are the allegations against Google by the NBDA?

Principle of seniority and next CJI Chandrachud’s ‘5+1’ collegium

Source: The post is based on the article “Principle of seniority and next CJI Chandrachud’s ‘5+1’ collegium” published in the Indian Express on 12th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the collegium?3 What are the Judges Cases?4 Who is in the collegium?5 What is a 5+1 collegium? What is the News? The… Continue reading Principle of seniority and next CJI Chandrachud’s ‘5+1’ collegium

Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Forestry Report: Sustainable forestry paramount for biodiversity conservation: FAO

Source: The post is based on the article “Sustainable forestry paramount for biodiversity conservation: FAO” published in the Down To Earth on 7th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Mainstreaming Biodiversity?3 About the Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Forestry Report4 What are the key findings of Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Forestry Report?5 What are the concerns… Continue reading Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Forestry Report: Sustainable forestry paramount for biodiversity conservation: FAO

The promise and challenges of flex fuel vehicles

Source: The post is based on the following articles “Union Minister Launches first of its kind pilot project on Flexi-Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles (FFV-SHEV) in India” published in the PIB on 11th October 2022. “The promise and challenges of flex fuel vehicles” published in the Livemint on 12th October 2022. Contents1 What is the… Continue reading The promise and challenges of flex fuel vehicles

PM addresses United Nations World Geospatial International Congress

Source: The post is based on the following articles “PM addresses United Nations World Geospatial International Congress” published in the PIB on 11th October 2022. “India’s geospatial economy is expected to cross Rs 63,000 crore by 2025 at a growth rate of 12.8% and to provide employment to more than 10 lakh people” published in… Continue reading PM addresses United Nations World Geospatial International Congress

Parliament panel moots use of Hindi, local languages in higher educational institutes

Source: The post is based on the article “Parliament panel moots use of Hindi, local languages in higher educational institutes” published in The Times of India on 10th October 2022. What is the News? The committee of Parliament on Official Language has submitted its 11th report to the President. About the committee of Parliament on Official… Continue reading Parliament panel moots use of Hindi, local languages in higher educational institutes

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