Source: The post increasing frequency of landslides in the Sedongpu Gully of the Tibetan Plateau has been created, based on the article “Frequent mass wasting in Tibet a cause for worry in India” published in “The Hindu” on 26th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1- geography- changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies… Continue reading Increasing frequency of landslides in the Sedongpu Gully of the Tibetan Plateau
J.S. Verma Committee recommendations and the government’s decision on it
Source: The post J.S. Verma Committee recommendations and the government’s decision on it has been created, based on the article “What did the 2013 panel say on death penalty for rape?” published in “The Hindu” on 26th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Governance-mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment… Continue reading J.S. Verma Committee recommendations and the government’s decision on it
Challenges faced by challenges faced by persons with disabilities (PwDs) in India
Source: The post challenges faced by persons with disabilities (PwDs) in India has been created, based on the article “Investing in persons with disabilities” published in “The Hindu” on 26th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- governance- mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections Context:… Continue reading Challenges faced by challenges faced by persons with disabilities (PwDs) in India
New-age gateway devices are causing a public health crisis
Source: The post New-age gateway devices are causing a public health crisis has been created, based on the article “New-age gateway devices, the latest health threat” published in “The Hindu” on 26th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Governance-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Context: The article discusses… Continue reading New-age gateway devices are causing a public health crisis
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace: Issues and Challenges – Explained, Pointwise
Sexual harassment of Women at the workplace is a form of gender discrimination that violates women’s fundamental rights, including their right to equality under Article 14 and their right to dignity and a safe life under Article 21 of the Constitution. It creates an unsafe and hostile work environment, impeding women’s professional growth and affecting… Continue reading Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace: Issues and Challenges – Explained, Pointwise
Vigyan Dhara Scheme
Source- This post on Vigyan Dhara has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves the Department of Science and Technology scheme namely ‘Vigyan Dhara” published in “PIB” on 26th August 2024. Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of three umbrella schemes under a unified central sector scheme named ‘Vigyan Dhara’… Continue reading Vigyan Dhara Scheme
India Donates BHISHM Cubes to Ukraine for Emergency Medical Care
Source- This post on India Donates BHISHM Cubes to Ukraine for Emergency Medical Care has been created based on the article “What are BHISHM Cubes that India donated to Ukraine for emergency medical care?” published in “Deccan Herald” on 26th August 2024. Why in News? India will provide humanitarian assistance to Ukraine by donating four Bharat… Continue reading India Donates BHISHM Cubes to Ukraine for Emergency Medical Care
BioE3 Policy for High-Performance Biomanufacturing
Source- This post on BioE3 Policy for High-Performance Biomanufacturing has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Policy for Fostering High Performance Biomanufacturing” published in “PIB” on 26th August 2024. Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved the ‘BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) Policy’ proposed… Continue reading BioE3 Policy for High-Performance Biomanufacturing
Three New Ramsar Sites added
Source – This post on Three new Ramsar sites added has been created based on the article “India adds 3 new Ramsar sites: What are wetlands, why do they matter for the environment?” published in “Indian Express” on 26th August 2024. Why in News? India has recently designated three new Ramsar sites. This increases the… Continue reading Three New Ramsar Sites added
Impact of lithium mining on Atacama Salt Flat
Source – This post on Impact of lithium mining on Atacama salt flat has been created based on the article “Chile’s Atacama salt flat sinking due to lithium mining: What a new study says” published in “Indian Express” on 26th August 2024. Why in News? In a recent study, it has been found that lithium… Continue reading Impact of lithium mining on Atacama Salt Flat
