Source: The post risks associated with Zika virus has been created, based on the article “More and better: States must develop capacity to conduct testing and sequencing of viruses” published in “The Hindu” on 13th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Governance – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services… Continue reading Risks associated with Zika virus
The Transition in Bangladesh
Source-This post on The Transition in Bangladesh Stability has been created based on the article “A Bangladesh without Sheikh Hasina, a reset for Delhi” published in “The Indian Express” on 13 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Context- The recent political upheaval in Bangladesh, marked by the removal of the former… Continue reading The Transition in Bangladesh
Climate Change Discourse and India’s Economic Survey
Source- This post on Climate Change Discourse and India’s Economic Survey has been created based on the article “Economic Survey criticism misses the forest for the trees” published in “LiveMint” on 13 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment Context– The article supports the Economic Survey’s balanced approach to… Continue reading Climate Change Discourse and India’s Economic Survey
Deposit-Lending Gap in Indian Banks
Source-This post on Deposit-Lending Gap in Indian Banks has been created based on the article “Bank deposit shortage: Could a role shift work?” published in “Live Mint” on 13 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context– Indian regulators are urging banks to… Continue reading Deposit-Lending Gap in Indian Banks
Lunisolar calendar
Source- This post on lunisolar calendar has been created based on the article “Ancient calendar, possibly world’s oldest, found: Could it document a long-ago disaster?” published in “Times of India” on 13 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, scientists have discovered what is believed to be the earliest known lunisolar calendar. About the lunisolar calendar… Continue reading Lunisolar calendar
Horticulture Sector in India- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Horticulture sector in India has been identified as a sunrise sector by the government of India. The recently launched Clean Plant Programme (CPP), by the government of India, aims to increase the yield and productivity of horticulture crops in India. The focus of the Indian diet, shifting from mere calorie security to a nutrition-secure mindset,… Continue reading Horticulture Sector in India- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
The Role of State and Private Sector in Elite Sports
Source-This post on The Role of State and Private Sector in Elite Sports has been created based on the article “Sanjay Srivastava writes: For a nation that aspires to Olympic glory, what is the role of the state?” published in “The Indian Express” on 13 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Government Policies and Interventions for… Continue reading The Role of State and Private Sector in Elite Sports
Kerala Jewish communities
Source- This post on Kerala Jewish communities has been created based on the article “Once thriving, now all but gone: a history of Kerala’s Jewish communities” published in “Indian Express” on 13 August 2024. Why in News? Kerala’s Jewish communities, which were once vibrant population, have been seeing a significant decline in population. From an estimated… Continue reading Kerala Jewish communities
Collision Avoidance System (CAS)
Source- This post on Collision Avoidance System (CAS) has been created based on the article “Tech that keeps vehicles from bumping into each other” published in “The Hindu” on 13 August 2024. Why in News? Vehicular traffic is integral to modern life. With increasing demand and complexity, collision avoidance systems are essential for ensuring safety. About… Continue reading Collision Avoidance System (CAS)
India Rankings 2024
Source- This post on India Rankings 2024 has been created based on the article “Shri Dharmendra Pradhan releases India Rankings 2024 in New Delhi” published in “PIB” on 13 August 2024. Why in News? Union Minister for Education released the India Rankings 2024 utilizing the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) created by the Ministry of… Continue reading India Rankings 2024
