Source– The post is based on the article “Consumption-based poverty estimates have relevance” published in “The Hindu” on 16th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to Poverty Relevance: Measurement of poverty News– A recent report by NITI Aayog on multidimensional poverty shows that the percentage of the poor has gone down from 25% in 2015-16… Continue reading Consumption-based poverty estimates have relevance
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Reclaiming India’s past- Greater focus and investment are required to understand the evolution of India’s diverse and inclusive cultural heritage
Source: The post is based on the article “Reclaiming India’s past- Greater focus and investment are required to understand the evolution of India’s diverse and inclusive cultural heritage” published in “Business standard” on 16th August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. News: In this article, the author emphasizes India’s rich… Continue reading Reclaiming India’s past- Greater focus and investment are required to understand the evolution of India’s diverse and inclusive cultural heritage
Our millennial attitudes are in uneven transition
Source: The post is based on the article “Our millennial attitudes are in uneven transition” published in “Live Mint” on 16th August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Society (social changes) News: In this article author discusses findings from a survey on Indian millennials’ views on population growth, family values, and social biases. It highlights their mixed feelings… Continue reading Our millennial attitudes are in uneven transition
So Much Data But Not Much Protection
Source: The post is based on the article “So Much Data But Not Much Protection” published in “Times of India” on 16th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. News: In this article, the author criticizes India’s new Digital Personal… Continue reading So Much Data But Not Much Protection
The 2047 Dream- Developed country? Provided India undertakes a tough but doable set of internal reforms
Source: The post is based on the article “The 2047 Dream- Developed country? Provided India undertakes a tough but doable set of internal reforms” published in “Times of India” on 16th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. & GS3- growth, development and… Continue reading The 2047 Dream- Developed country? Provided India undertakes a tough but doable set of internal reforms
Scientists detect ‘microplastics’ in human heart for first time: Report
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists detect ‘microplastics’ in human heart for first time: Report” published in Hindustan Times on 16th August 2023. What is the news? Scientists at Beijing Anzhen Hospital in China found microplastics in the heart tissues of patients who had heart surgery. They also found Polyethylene terephthalate, commonly used in clothing and food… Continue reading Scientists detect ‘microplastics’ in human heart for first time: Report
Not Just Moon: Isro’s Aditya-L1, India’s first Solar mission, reaches spaceport
Source: The post is based on the article “Not Just Moon: Isro’s Aditya-L1, India’s first Solar mission, reaches spaceport” published in The Times of India on 16th August 2023. What is the news? India’s first solar mission, Aditya-L1 is expected to be launched by late August or early September. About Aditya – L1 Mission Read Here: India’s first mission to… Continue reading Not Just Moon: Isro’s Aditya-L1, India’s first Solar mission, reaches spaceport
Metagenome sequencing is transforming pathogen surveillance
Source: The post is based on the article “Metagenome sequencing is transforming pathogen surveillance” published in The Hindu on 16th August 2023. What is the news? Genome sequencing technologies have been useful in detecting the SARS-CoV-2 as the causative agent of COVID-19 as well as other diseases. What is Genome Sequencing? Click Here to Read Genome sequencing allows scientists to… Continue reading Metagenome sequencing is transforming pathogen surveillance
[Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – August, 2023 – 1st week
Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – August 2023 – 1st week Click on the following link to download Download The 10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz is focused on the current affairs part of UPSC Prelims. The daily current affairs quiz consists of 10 questions based on the daily current… Continue reading [Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – August, 2023 – 1st week
Glaring omission – on appointment of Election Commissioners
Source– The post is based on the article “Glaring omission” published in “The Hindu” and “Let us retain structural neutrality on EC chiefs” published in the “mint” on 14th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Appointment to various constitutional posts Relevance: Issues related to appointment of Election Commissioners News– The Union government has proposed a three-member selection… Continue reading Glaring omission – on appointment of Election Commissioners
